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1. What makes a bad nurse?

   cpo_one posted a topic in General Students

   Hi there. Kind of a brutal question... I'm looking into nursing, but not sure if it's for me. I've read about the good qualities to have, what about the not-so-good ones?

2. How many people quit or flunk out of NS vs graduate?

   cpo_one posted a topic in General Students

   What is the ratio of success in NS? Do a lot of people quit or flunk?

3. I'm worried about making a mistake that may harm a patient...

   cpo_one posted a topic in General Students

   Hi, I'm considering nursing school. A concern of mine is making a mistake dosing medication, overlooking a symptom, etc., that could possibly harm a patient. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. How does NS prepare you for this?

4. Thinking about nursing school but I'm scared!!!! Need advice...

   cpo_one replied to cpo_one's topic in General Students

   Thank you so much for the great advice!!! I have contacted a couple hospitals for volunteering information and signed up for an orientation to the nursing program at my junior college. It all seems very overwhelming right now but I think I should sta...

5. Thinking about nursing school but I'm scared!!!! Need advice...

   cpo_one posted a topic in General Students

   Hi!! I'm 28 years old and thinking about taking my pre-reqs for nursing school. It's been 8 years since I graduated with my Associates of Arts. I couldn't decide on a major so I took a break, but never figured out what I wanted to study. Recently,...