Elizabeth Oliva

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1. You Know You Are a Nurse When...

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in Humor

   Very Funny ! I am only a student...but expected to graduate in December 2011 and I already understand the emotions toward the call lights, lol.

2. Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

   I most certainly can relate. I had a tough upbringing in an alchoholic household. I always had a big heart but I strayed off hanging with my local neighborhood friends who were up to no good. I had my 1st son at 18 and my 2nd at 21 and had a 10yr tur...

3. Getting overpaid. Should I tell payroll?

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in General Nursing

   LMAO you are HILARIOUS . I think God wants you to have fun this Summer too. But I think honesty is best. Maybe your honesty will work in your favor if a position opens.

4. Did anyone hear back from RCC yet?

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in Pre-Nursing

   So here's my . I think you have a good chance in getting in based on your scores. I did not do so hot in science or math either. But your math is pretty good. They also look at pre-req's as well, because once in the program it can be difficult to sim...

5. 10 years later.. Remembering my first clinical patient

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

   Funny, funny story. I am a new student and I am very familiar with the anxiety and pretending to be working on something while in clinicals so that my instructor leaves me alone hahaha. I hope to someday to be able to look back and say "what a ride".

6. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

   Good afternoon, I am not too sure I understand you correctly. To become an RN, even at the associate level, it requires a profound understanding of the human body and it's functions. So someone who obtains their license by passing the NCLEX deserves ...

7. Did anyone hear back from RCC yet?

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Great! Well Good Luck. Yesterday was our first day. 3hr lecture and loads of reading to do. Breathe breathe is all I can do to stay calm, oh and read, read. LOL:clown:

8. Did anyone hear back from RCC yet?

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Are yo starting with us tonight? 1/12?

9. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

   Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in General Students

   Thanks to everyone who put in there :twocents:. I really appreciate it and will utilize all of your suggestions. I really would like to do well. I know that it will be a challenge and that there will be some ups and downs. But I am READY. Ready to le...

10. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

    Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the advice. I am a nervous nelly because I want to do well. So I can see that this trait will prove benificial to me in the long run while in school. I am so very interested in health. I actually work in a cardiac unit and have so for 5yrs...

11. What should I expect? New nursing student, begining Jan 2010.

    Elizabeth Oliva posted a topic in General Students

    :heartbeatSo I was accepted into a program, starting 1/12/2010. I am relieved, excited and very NERVOUS. What can I expect? Do any of you have any suggestions on what things I should do in order to excel. I was never the A student and received my GED...

12. omg, guys i just got accepted into the nursing program

    Elizabeth Oliva replied to ese1212's topic in General Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I also was just accepted. I def cried-felt like I won the lotto. Now I am just nervous,excited..many emotions all rolled into one. May the next few years be full of excitement.:redbeathe

13. Did anyone hear back from RCC yet?

    Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Christina, you really should try to stay with the program for "Jan 2010". You do not want to miss this opportunity. I know how hard it can be. I have two sons as well, ages 8 and 10. I am re-arranging my work sched and taking them out of their after ...

14. Did anyone hear back from RCC yet?

    Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in Pre-Nursing

    thanks! and good luck to you:up: i know all too well about the anxious wait. i would go home every day and check the mail..like a crazed lunatic. i am sure you will hear something very soon. the actually phoned me though and informed me, then stated...

15. Did anyone hear back from RCC yet?

    Elizabeth Oliva replied to Elizabeth Oliva's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey Christina...guess what . I Got in . So we shall be seeing eachother in Jan. I will make sure to introduce myself.