Linz8

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1. A Post about Odoriforous Emanations

   Linz8 replied to Linz8's topic in General Students

   Thanks a LOT!! My husband just recommended Degree too, it's what he uses, think I'll give it a shot. Actually I think I'll pick up all of your suggestions and try a different one each day. Thanks again! ;o)

2. A Post about Odoriforous Emanations

   Linz8 posted a topic in General Students

   Well, not really lol. I'm a brand new nursing student (only 16.5 months to go) and I'm a meticulously clean person. I shower before AND after clinicals. I use Soft n Dri antiperspirant/deodorant aerosol that I've used since I was 12. But now it's...

3. Oh that anxiety that comes w/ clinicals

   Linz8 posted a topic in General Students

   I've been doing spot on blood pressure readings in campus lab for the last month. Never more than 2 points off the bottom number. Yesterday I performed my first attempt at a b/p check off. Maybe it was the training stethoscope or I am going deaf, ...

4. Favorite Quotes

   Linz8 replied to JenMarie82's topic in General Students

   A woman is like a tea bag; she never knows how strong she is until she's put into hot water.

5. What is the Norm? (ADN Clinicals)

   Linz8 posted a topic in General Students

   Our clinicals for the first semester is supposed to be W/F 8 am - Noon. I'm thinking to myself that surely we won't jump right into clinicals without some kind of training. I have my last orientation tomorrow and then class starts Monday and I'm ...

6. Ok, Hurricanes and College..

   Linz8 replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

   Western Pennsylvania here and we're prone to TONS of snow. Our school tells us to just watch the website and local news for cancellations and/or delays.

7. Daytonite

   Linz8 replied to reidesert's topic in General Students

   I wish you a speedy recovery. You are so invaluable to this board and I for one feel that what you post is like the gospel, at least to me. :)

8. Feeling Good About NS

   Linz8 posted a topic in General Students

   I had to take the NET to get in at my school, competition was tight. At age 32 I got in and it's all now really sinking in what I'm about to embark upon. I am afraid, intimidated a little, anxious but also honored to be going. Nursing, to me is a...

9. What type of bag for books?

   Linz8 replied to nursemidestiny's topic in General Students

   I got my book bag at Lowes. Yes, the giant hardware store. It was a two pack of heavy duty project bags. These are strong enough to carry power tools and up to 50 lbs of materials. The large one opens up a full 18" wide and it's 20" in length. I...

10. Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition

    Linz8 replied to megykilo's topic in General Students

    I have to buy this same book, found it on half.com for 85 and was ready to buy when I looked at my book list again and realized the bundle from the school comes w/ cd, a study guide and a handbook. All that (brand new) is $124 at my school. I didn't...

11. freaking out

    Linz8 replied to oatmeal's topic in General Students

    This is why I feel bad for the nursing students who are accepted before taking any pre-reqs. At our college they have to carry 19 credits the first semester - mandatory! I have all of mine done and this fall will be my first semester of NS. Alt...

12. Optional NS Books - help me decide.

    Linz8 replied to Linz8's topic in General Students

    Thanks for getting back to me, I really appreciate it. I think you're right on the ATI, I just have to find a senior to ask. The thing is it's not something we'll use in class but more of a companion item to work with as we do our regular classwork...

13. Optional NS Books - help me decide.

    Linz8 replied to Linz8's topic in General Students

    Something else I am batting zero on is I bought a Palm TX brand new when I got accepted to NS. Loaded it with a lot of the programs I found suggested here. Come to find out, they don't allow them at my school. I could just scream!! :angryfire

14. Optional NS Books - help me decide.

    Linz8 replied to Linz8's topic in General Students

    my required are: kozier n erbs fund. of nursing w/ sg & hb davis drug guide for nurses nursing care plans by gulanick clinical calculations by kee med sug nursing sg by lewis med surg nursing w/ cd by lewis (text) med dictionary by miller (which...

15. Optional NS Books - help me decide.

    Linz8 posted a topic in General Students

    I just got my book list for the fall and I have five optional books on it. I wanted to see if anyone else used them and if they helped you or were a waste of money. Please weigh in on the following: Med Surg Nursing (clinical companion) Dirksen Ho...