astarrh34

astarrh34 specializes in being a mom to 3 rambunctious kids.

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1. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

   astarrh34 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

   I know where you're coming from here. My kids are now 12, 10, and 8, but I still need childcare on clinical days. My hubby cant get them on the bus because he is already gone to work himself. I was truly blessed to have met a friend in NS who has kid...

2. West Central Tech. RN uniform order

   astarrh34 replied to sheri644's topic in General Students

   Hi! We had to purchase a nurse lab "kit", it had all the stuff we needed for lab in it, like blood pressure cuff, etc. I'm not sure if y'all will have to buy it too or not. If not, other than steth and bandage scissors, invest in a good blood pressur...

3. What was your GPA & PRE-ENTRANCE EXAM SCORE and did you get accepted ?

   astarrh34 replied to xiongstar_31's topic in General Students

   GPA 3.7, NLN 99%, Interview 25/25 Got in on first try. Graduate 2010

4. Davis Drug Guide Book

   astarrh34 replied to mochabean's topic in General Students

   This is probably getting to you too late, but have you checked ebay??? I got my current lippincotts drug guide last fall for $8 + $4 shipping, and it had the CD. Just an idea.

5. West Central Tech. RN uniform order

   astarrh34 replied to sheri644's topic in General Students

   Hello!! I just finished my first year of NS at West Central Tech (soon to be West Georgia Tech). We were only given the option of one type of top when we ordered uniforms. Plus the green pants and the lab coat. I ordered 2 tops, one pair of pants, an...

6. Do you bring your laptop to class/lecture?

   astarrh34 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Students

   I find my laptop to be an absolute must have for lecture! I pull up the power points, and type my notes in the little box below each slide. At the end of the lecture, IF the lecturer does a test review, I just type it into the note box on the last sl...

7. any nursing or pre-nursng students!!

   astarrh34 replied to lovelylady42's topic in Student Assist

   I just completed my last quarter of my first year of nursing school. One more year to go and I will graduate with my ADN ready to sit for the NCLEX. I chose my school for several reasons. One being their percentage of graduates passing the NCLEX on ...

8. Can't find a school to suit my needs in Georgia while in military

   astarrh34 replied to ArmyBoy04's topic in Student Assist

   The reason why you arent able to find a completely online nursing program is because it doesnt exist. Unless of course you are already a RN working toward your BSN. This is because of the amount of clinical time involved. There is simply no way to ge...

9. Are clinicals really difficult for schools to schedule?

   astarrh34 replied to insa's topic in General Students

   At our school, we didnt find out our clinical schedule until the 2nd or 3rd day after the quarter started. We were allowed some choice in location, but not in time or day. (Lord knows I wouldnt have chosen 0645!!!!!!!) I have 3 kids under the age of ...

10. Get RN in 2 yrs or less!

    astarrh34 replied to simplymemyselfandi's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Glad to hear things worked out for you, and best of luck in school. Please keep us updated on how things go for you. :)

11. (please) HELP with NLN test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    astarrh34 replied to amethysta's topic in Student Assist

    There are great books that you can use to study for the NLN. The NLN study guide has practice tests in it that give you a really good idea of how the test is. My suggestion if you are wanting to improve your English and vocabulary is to find a GED s...

12. GA EC nurse's lets stage a PROTEST

    astarrh34 replied to zoeyzoe's topic in Georgia

    I think ALL nurses that can make it, not just EC nurses, should attend this meeting. After all, if they can do this with one college, who's to say that at some point, they wont go after your school, or mine? My heart and my prayers go out for everyo...

13. Help - what are our options re: nursing school?

    astarrh34 replied to GoDawgs!'s topic in Georgia

    In response to the post saying not to go the ADN route because he would be required to take more classes......that depends entirely on where he goes to school. Different schools require different classes as their pre-reqs. My reccomendation would be ...

14. GA Nursing Roll Call

    astarrh34 replied to jb2u's topic in Georgia

    Hi y'all! I'm Amber, a 34 yr old nursing student. Married w/ 3 kids. Hubby is truck driver. Nursing classes begin 10/01/08 and I am both nervous and so very excited. It's nice to meet y'all and I look forward to getting to know y'all better. :loveya...

15. Any one else not having orientation prior to starting classes?

    astarrh34 replied to dmr71's topic in General Students

    I got my packet turned in around lunchtime yesterday, along with a couple others. I havent purchased my books yet, but have been searching for used versions online (the cost for new ones is ridiculous!!). www.alibris.com has been the least expensive ...