jamieekins

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1. Will I become a burned out too?

   jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

   That is terrible! I have met some really amazing CNA's that are great at what they do. I feel like the CNA's are nicer than the RN's. I have NO idea what in the world I did to deserve the treatment I have been receiving. I did not take it personal...

2. Will I become a burned out too?

   jamieekins posted a topic in General Students

   I am half way through nursing school and LOVING every minute of it! I am so beyond stressed and drained but so happy I chose to do this. My only real "complaint" if you will is the fact that every nurse (minus 2 or 3) that I have had as preceptors a...

3. Pharmacology study tips, please.

   jamieekins replied to AshleeG's topic in General Students

   I just finished Pharmacology and got an A. It was extremely difficult, it was my hardest class. I studied everyday, even if it was just for 20 or 30 minutes. Our class was podcasted, so I listened to the podcasts over and over until I had literall...

4. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

   jamieekins replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

   What nursing program are you in?! All of the programs where I moved from in GA were all full of students your age. I felt like I was in the same position as you but reverse (I am 29). I say don't worry about it- you are not too young. Heck, I wi...

5. Nursing Orientation Yesterday, OMG!!!

   jamieekins replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in General Students

   Yay! So exciting! Congrats and try to enjoy the ride :) I have orientation this Thursday and Friday, I am having the same feelings as you are. I have even looked at the syllabus in a few classes and noticed that I have several reading assignments ...

6. Who were you in high school

   jamieekins replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

   I was in with the popular crowd, although I never fully fit in. I looked the part (not to sound full of myself)...I was a geek with thick glasses and big hair in middle school- I just learned how to do my hair, makeup, and got contacts in high schoo...

7. What is your favorite way to study?

   jamieekins replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

   I have not started nursing school yet (I do in January)...but I have found in prerequisites that recording and listening to lectures have been a lifesaver for me. When I went back to college and was taking A&P 1 I got a 65 on my first exam and F...

8. Should I....?

   jamieekins posted a topic in General Students

   My friend that just graduated from the nursing program I am starting in a week and a half has been telling me to read all of these books to prep for school. One is a fluid and electrolyte book and another is a medical terminology book. She also tol...

9. T- minus 2 weeks and 2 days.....

   jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

   Thanks for all the good luck and well wishes!! I was thinking about starting a workout routine but I am so not a fan of working out. I hate it honestly, I appreciate those that can do it and stick with it but it is just not for me. I am a fan of m...

10. T- minus 2 weeks and 2 days.....

    jamieekins posted a topic in General Students

    I will be starting nursing school and it is all I can think/talk about! My husband is going nuts, he wants to relax and enjoy the next few weeks without any talking about school but I can't help it, I am so excited! If I can just get through Tuesday ...

11. Got accepted!!!!

    jamieekins replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! I remember when I got my acceptance letter, it was one of the best days in my life! I will be starting in January as well, I wish you all the best! Word of advice from others I know in the program currently: never ever forget the w...

12. Husband rant...kinda long.

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Hahahaha- that is hilarious ;-) 8 kids? wowzers! and I thought I had a lot of kids (4). Good for you making such awesome grades and being a busy mommy of 8! I have been talking with my husband a bit since I posted this and he and I both agreed we ...

13. Husband rant...kinda long.

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I know nursing school will not be not low stress, my point was that I want it to be as low stress as it can be- on my family. If doing things a certain way (maybe not my way) is better than another then why not do it that way you know? I just simpl...

14. Husband rant...kinda long.

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Eek! Lol I know he has his way and he will get the job done- even if it is not the way I would do it and even if it takes longer...he will get it done. I am darned lucky and I know it :) He really has been super supportive. Every time I say "we...

15. Husband rant...kinda long.

    jamieekins replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I think my sanity will be gone by the time this is over to be honest LOL. I have a real problem with being neurotic...my husband normally balances that out a bit for me when we are together but now that we will be apart so much and he will be in co...