VltSW34

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1. Things you learned the hard way and will never forget

   VltSW34 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Students

   It was a premade syringe...so I was doing it right and I didn't even know it? :) They didn't teach us that way, but I'll be sure to ask my instructor next quarter! Learn something new every day! Thanks!

2. I need some therapeutic communication!!!

   VltSW34 replied to VltSW34's topic in General Students

   Thanks guys!!! It's always nice to hear stuff from others who have been through it! Your posts made me feel SOOOO much better!!!

3. Things you learned the hard way and will never forget

   VltSW34 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Students

   I learned to always set up my heparin injections outside the patient's room and I will ALWAYS remember to push out the air. My first shot after I was "cleared" to give on my own...I set it up while in the room with the patient and I could concentrat...

4. I need some therapeutic communication!!!

   VltSW34 posted a topic in General Students

   I need to vent to people who understand my pain!!!!! I just finished my med surg course. I'm in an accelerated MSN program and we do 10 week quarters so it's fast, intense, and one of the hardest classes we take. I busted my BUTT the whole quarter ...

5. mnemonics

   VltSW34 replied to wikiwicked's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, Oh, Oh, to touch and feel virgin girls' vaginas and hymens - Cranial Nerves Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cannot Handle - Bones in Wrist (I had a perverted A&P teacher)

6. Accelerated Nursing Programs

   VltSW34 replied to Living4Peace's topic in General Students

   I agree with gnurse. Expect to do SOMETHING every single day. You can't be lax because it's so fast you'll be buried before you know it. I'm in a program that's on the quarter system which means we have 10 weeks only to cover all our material. It...

7. the most stressful thing I've ever done

   VltSW34 replied to kristak's topic in General Students

   Does your school have any workshops to help you? I know at my program, we're required to keep all of our info and skills that we've performed for a portfolio. We meet with our advisor 3 times throughout our 18 months and she helps us slowly update ...

8. Thinking about Nursing as my second Bachelor degree... yay or nay?

   VltSW34 replied to allyv305's topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently enrolled an accelerated nursing program where I will receive my second bachelor's degree (BSN) plus a generalized master's degree in nursing in only 18 months. This program was a better option for me because of financing. For a second...

9. What grade is "passing" in your nursing school??

   VltSW34 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Students

   We have to have an 80. I got a 78 on my very first test in my Nursing Fundamentals class and I got an "Academic Improvement Form" e-mailed to me for "not meeting the passing standard set for this course." This was my first exam in my first quarter...

10. How long does it take to get the "Critical Thinking" aspect?

    VltSW34 replied to VltSW34's topic in General Students

    Wow!!! Thanks so much for all the info DaytoNite!!! I really appreciate it and I looked some over and they were exactly what I was talking about!!! Thanks again!! And thanks Diane for your encouragement!! :)

11. How long does it take to get the "Critical Thinking" aspect?

    VltSW34 posted a topic in General Students

    I just finished my first round of exams in my first quarter of nursing school. I studied by behind off and I thought I aced my Patho test. I got my grade and it was a low B. I took my Fundamentals exam and I couldn't believe how tough it was. I t...

12. Has anyone been accepted to Rush's 2010 Winter GEM Program?

    VltSW34 replied to VltSW34's topic in Illinois

    My GPA is 3.4 and I did well in the sciences, but I still need Organic Chemistry and Nutrition. I don't have any volunteer time and I'm not in any clubs. I think from what I've read on other posts that grades are not the most important thing they a...

13. Has anyone been accepted to Rush's 2010 Winter GEM Program?

    VltSW34 posted a topic in Illinois

    I just received a call for an interview for the 2010 Winter GEM program and was wondering if there was anyone else out there who has already been accepted or is going through the process as well. I've been reading up on some of the posts from the su...