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1. stethoscope reccomendations?

   gabass replied to raygun354's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I started NS this Fall. After reading several reviews, I went with a CD-27 by GRX Medical. My professors love it - they are constantly borrowing it and have compared it to their Littman Master Cardiology scopes. I found a thread on this website wher...

2. Discussing Grades with Other Students

   gabass replied to anewday's topic in General Students

   Everyone in my program tends to discuss grades - almost a topic of bonding. I really do not mind sharing my grades, but it seems I get rude remarks when I make good. I tend to average on the upper end of the class. I never ask what others make - if t...

3. Am I the only one??

   gabass replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

   My only fear would be that this "venting session" could get out of hand and classmates could start naming professors, etc. Then, you may be associated with the rumors/talk that gets back to them.

4. First Time Clinical Jitters

   gabass replied to bbittelSNCCC's topic in General Students

   We have not started clinicals yet, so I wander how I will react. Your story about the prisoner cracks me up...I used to work at a prison and I have a fear of walking in and seeing an inmate that was once my caseload. That would be too weird...it has ...

5. How many lost jobs due to nursing school?

   gabass replied to Reese17's topic in General Students

   I did not lose my job, but I knew it would be impossible for me to continue working. My school is an hour away from my home, and my job was another 30 minutes away, so I knew I could not swing it. Thankfully, I have a very supportive husband. I know ...

6. what experiences have you had in the nursing atmosphere before starting school?

   gabass replied to WhiteShadows23's topic in General Students

   I had NO medical atmosphere experience before entering ADN RN program. I have several classmates who are CNAs, but I really can't see where they necessarily have an advantage. Most of them are so acclimated with how they have done things in the past ...

7. Which US schools have less competition for entry?

   gabass replied to dreamon's topic in General Students

   There are several fine schools in Georgia. I am in an ADN program at a community college. Maybe look at South Georgia College or Middle Georgia College. Both have great ADN programs that have limited to no waiting lists.

8. Net Test

   gabass replied to darling37150's topic in General Students

   I had to take the NET after being admitted to the Nursing Program. At my school, they do not use the scores for admission into the program. They simply use them as a building block to determine 1) what type of learner you are; 2) your strengths; 3)...

9. How quickly we forget

   gabass replied to lemonaidangel's topic in General Students

   Awesome post! I am a newbie to nursing. We have 2 nursing buildings on our campus. The first year sudents are in a seperate building for lecture, but our skills lab is in the second year building. I really hate going to that building because I feel l...

10. Do you use your TEXT BOOK?

    gabass replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Students

    I read my textbooks and use them as references. Our powerpoints reinforce the textbook. Our instructors also add additional info (real world scenarios, etc.) Our instructors give us partially completed powerpoint slides via the web. Then, they displa...

11. Need Some Advice from my Fellow Students

    gabass replied to NurseWannabe1129's topic in General Students

    We did check-offs this week also. My own lab partner friendly quizzed me in front of the instructor as I was bathing, bed-making, performing ROM, and positioning her. It really didn't bother me because a patient could genuinely ask me questions when ...

12. Can someone give me advice pls?

    gabass replied to sb8686's topic in General Students

    I had a friend that did her pre-reqs through Devry. They were accepted by the community college in which she was enrolling for her ADN; however, the university she went to for BSN made her retake all of them...strange, but I would check and double-ch...

13. Mean and Nasty consistently

    gabass replied to tamz04's topic in General Students

    I have not started clinicals yet, but hopefully things will be okay for me.

14. Anyone Get Soooo Nervous During Checkoff

    gabass replied to Butterfly3001's topic in General Students

    I get nervous, but I think I am pretty good at masking it. Our checkoffs are done with our 3 regular instructors, and while they are very professional, they are also very real and down to earth! This is my first semester and I am loving it!!!!

15. Potter & Perry: Fundamentals 7th Ed. Errors in NCLEX Questions

    gabass replied to jlmtk's topic in General Students

    Our instructor gave us the revised answers from the publisher. It should be available through the Evolve website also. I actually like this book - maybe I am weird.