autumn_raine

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1. Should I be expelled?

   autumn_raine replied to casurfer's topic in General Students

   In my classes, as soon as we are finished with a test we turn it in and go out of the room. There are ALWAYS groups of students standing in the hallway or cafeteria discussing specific test questions - "What did you put for (fill in the blank...)". ...

2. I'm scared

   autumn_raine replied to sckooshy1's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, you have to stop with the negative attitude! Just because your not scoring 100% doesn't make you "slow". As long as you do your best to understand the material (this includes getting help if needed either from your instructor or a tut...

3. What do you like about being an ICU RN?

   autumn_raine replied to jspacegirl's topic in MICU

   :yeahthat: LuckyoneRN described many of the reasons I WANT to be an ICU nurse. I love the idea a true teamwork and analyzing the patho of the patient to determine was is causing the problem. I love understanding WHY my patient is experiencing the...

4. New student...

   autumn_raine replied to Tennessegirl's topic in General Students

   You CAN do it but you have to be disciplined in your studies. I have 3 children also so I understand. Thankfully, I have managed to "train" my family. When I have a test coming up I announce it to all...:lol: They know that I need my time and pri...

5. Bowling Green Comm. College

   autumn_raine replied to TNMommy's topic in Kentucky

   i attend bgcc. it is a wonderful program! i think they base admission on overall gpa (emphasis on gpa in science courses), number of completed pre-req classes, and i do believe they look at previous experience but it is not required. here is a lin...

6. I need a job in KY

   autumn_raine replied to LeilaLilly's topic in Kentucky

   Try looking online for local hospitals and call the HR department. I bet just about any medical facility in this area is in need of nurses. Beware, I've worked with nurses from the Northeast and I hope you realize what a pay difference you are goin...

7. Failed clinical because...

   autumn_raine replied to Rebel_Kitty's topic in General Students

   First day, first semester: My instructor stands before the class and announces the first rule of nursing, "Do no harm". If this means asking questions throughout the whole clinical day then so be it. Students are not there as the sole caregiver fo...

8. A Poem for Nursing Students who are Moms

   autumn_raine replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Students

   My son LOVED it...what does that say about me!!? :chuckle:bugeyes:

9. Should I help or not help?

   autumn_raine replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

   I have never been able to group study but have had many classmates try to include me in their groups. I tried this once and it was nothing but a waste of time for me (more discussion about where they were going to eat after the group than the materi...

10. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    autumn_raine replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    I can do ANYTHING for one semester!! (I try not to think about next semester! )

11. Do I have any chance of getting in?

    autumn_raine replied to reeindoubt's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I had a solid 4.0 until I went through a divorce. I quit going to classes and received F's in a few classes because of it. At the time, I didn't care but when I started back to school (10 years later) I realized what I had done! My school offers a...

12. Is There A Thing as "Over Studying"

    autumn_raine replied to NurseMeco's topic in Student Assist

    First of all, DON'T CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS!!!!!!!! I can't emphasize that enough so here you go...NEVER EVER EVER CHANGE YOUR ANSWER!!! The first answer you chose comes from your knowledge and gut - the second answer comes from reading too much into t...

13. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    autumn_raine replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    When summer break arrives and you realize you haven't read a book that weights less than a small child in almost a year!

14. New student...

    autumn_raine replied to Tennessegirl's topic in General Students

    I completely agree. If you can save now it will help you tremendously once you are in the program. I will be graduating in December from the nursing program and I have found that not working has helped me more than ANYTHING! I have worked since I ...

15. ICU personal reading

    autumn_raine replied to autumn_raine's topic in MICU

    The website you suggested was EXACTLY what I was looking for! I love how it reads as though I am actually with a preceptor. Thanks a million Parko!!!!