xray1965

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1. What do you guys do to keep your energy up??

   xray1965 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

   I go to school full time and also work 64 hours/pay period. I'd say for me it's all about eating as healthy as possible, drinking triple lattes, keeping on track if not ahead in my classes, and plenty of water

2. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

   xray1965 replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

   For me I'd say is the cool people you meet and the comaderie you build as a class. I also enjoy the challenge and the pure essence of caring for another human being (code browns and all) it is a real priviledge to do that I think

3. You Might Be a Nursing Student If...

   xray1965 replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in General Students

   ..when you can say that sleep is totally overrated. ..when your friends' caller ID no longer recognizes your number. ..when the staff at the coffee shop not only know you by name but have your latte brewing ..when you can easily not only diagnose you...

4. I have a 79.99 avearge, I need 75% total points to graduate. I have one final left

   xray1965 replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

   I think you will be fine just as long as you don't stress yourself out so much that you blank because of GAD !! sorry just had to mention it (we just finished our psych module. Just hang in there; it'll be fine. We are all rooting for you!! :ballo...

5. Nursing students: what do you want from a mentor?

   xray1965 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Students

   I know you are not getting a student for a while; but, what I would say regarding your inquiry is that a student expects to be treated with respect and common courtesy. I think a student would or should appreciate to not only be allowed to work inde...

6. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

   xray1965 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

   I am just finishing my first year. I would say what I found very necessary was: 1. A PDA for all your meds, lab values, Tabers etc. if you can't afford that then a good set of MedCards 2. A good stethoscope. I found it helpful to actually try ou...

7. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   xray1965 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hello all; I am a nursing student finishing up my first year in a bachelor degree program in CA. I am 41 and starting a second career.

8. Personality Test for Specialty

   xray1965 replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That was pretty interesting! Let's see: 1. orthopedic surgery 2. cardiology 3. nephrology