Nurse Marji

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1. Dealing with doctors

   Nurse Marji replied to Carolanne's topic in General Students

   My mom is a doctor and so are many of her close friends - so I grew up around them. Now that I'm in nursing school, my mom and her friends have warned me about dealing with difficult docs (can you believe that?). They have all told me to be confide...

2. Staying awake

   Nurse Marji replied to Fox's topic in General Students

   I agree - staying hydrated really works. Water is good enough for me. Coffee and Coke make me too jittery... Y'know how they say not to exercise before bed because you won't be able to fall asleep? Well, it works if you need to study. Even if you...

3. New to the Board and have a question...

   Nurse Marji replied to Alanna RN2B's topic in General Students

   I haven't heard of that, but there are hospitals out there that are starting to offer to pay your nursing school tuition. In return, you need to make a two year commitment to them. So there's another option for you! Good luck...

4. Need some advice please!

   Nurse Marji replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

   Here's an idea... If there is a hospital that you really want to work for, try volunteering there first. I was a volunteer in the ER @ a Level I Trauma Unit (registering patients in Triage, assisting families of patients, etc.). It was great exper...

5. All you new students okay?

   Nurse Marji replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

   Thanks for asking! I am doing ok... Things have definitely changed now that I'm done with my pre-req's. I have tons of reading, lots of case studies, and I'm still getting used to some of the nursing profs. Met at least one Nazi Nursing Professor ...

6. So stressed out

   Nurse Marji replied to bluenurse's topic in General Students

   Hang in there, bluenurse! I just started clinicals after FINALLY completing my pre-req's for my BSN program. Stress management is definitely a challenge. Here's what I do: 1. Meditate - definitely works. That with some diaphragmatic breathing. O...

7. Scared!!!!

   Nurse Marji replied to MOONIELOVE's topic in General Students

   You can do it!!! Just remember to breathe! :) Sending good vibes your way... M.

8. What's Your Mantra?

   Nurse Marji replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in General Students

   Hey, y'all! LOVE THIS THREAD! I am huge fan of words of wisdom and quotes. If you looking for something to suit you, check out http://www.creativequotations.com. It's one of my favorite sites! I also have some on my website (http://www.largemarj....

9. How many of us are 25 - 35 yrs. old?

   Nurse Marji replied to fnimat1's topic in General Students

   Hi there... I'm 34 and will be 36 when I graduate. There are quite a few people who are 25+ in my classes (daytime). Many of us already have bachelors degrees in something else (including myself - b.s. in marketing). We're not such an oddity anymo...

10. CNA or Clinical Assistanct

    Nurse Marji replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there... I had to get my CNA for my nursing program here in Chicago. The program was offered through an independent company at a cost around $550. CNA's make more at hospitals than at nursing homes in my area. Not sure what the difference betw...

11. My First Week in Nursing School

    Nurse Marji replied to justjenn's topic in General Students

    Good to hear that everyone is in good spirits for the first couple of weeks of school. I'm just starting clinicals (working towards my BSN). My first week it seemed that everyone in my class was FREAKING OUT - the anxiety in the classroom was so th...