Mandie-SRN

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1. "Tell me somethin' good"-How to secure a mindset

   Mandie-SRN replied to mom35's topic in General Students

   Great post... i think alot of us nursing students are sensitive and tend to take constructive criticism in the wrong way. In my experience with my professors i havent encountered any that have intentionally been rude or belittling. They are out to ma...

2. Passed NCLEX-RN-thank you Jesus

   Mandie-SRN replied to Texas Military Mom's topic in NCLEX

   That is so wonderful... Congratulations!!! i know this is the most dreaded part for every nursing student so to hear that students are passing and being successful really encourages those of us that are about ready to face it in a couple months. Best...

3. Test taking realxation techniques

   Mandie-SRN replied to vickyp's topic in Student Assist

   I think the key is to refrain from any right before stress outs that alot of students do in my class. They all go in and blurt out anything and everything they think they know..... it seems like you have a great technique. I usually dont study late t...

4. Does your school do this?

   Mandie-SRN replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Students

   i know its a major bummer to have to wait but most specialties require you to have some sort of experience before you start. i think all school or hospitals run pretty much the same way. maybe just graduate and start in a pospartum unit if you can an...

5. Starting a New Relationship

   Mandie-SRN replied to MegoEgo's topic in General Students

   i have personally started up a new relationship while in nursing school and it has been wonderful having that person to go to when you just need a break and chill. so long as your boyfriend is 100% supportive and understanding of your time commitment...

6. Please help me......

   Mandie-SRN replied to deepurple's topic in General Students

   I have to agree with the other posts. layout all the topics you are required to know for the next test and take one step at a time. I dont know if your teacher allows you to record the lectures but that has been really helpful to me. Tab your books w...

7. Does god make mistakes?

   Mandie-SRN replied to Julie Reyes's topic in Pediatric

   Thank you so much for sharing your experience. i had to write a paper last semester on ethics as well and until you are placed in the actual situation it is hard to say exactly what you would do. That is why they always say to students,"Make sure you...

8. Odd circumstances, need some advice!

   Mandie-SRN replied to iaca's topic in General Students

   From my experience when i was apllying to nursing schools, they basically just looked at my named and GPA from the required courses. I am out in southern california though im not sure where you are at. I think that programs are looking for students ...

9. The Ultimate Question, Why?

   Mandie-SRN replied to craziechiq's topic in General Nursing

   I loved your article. I think us nursing students always ask ourselves WHY, did we get into this craziness. All we have to do it sit back and realize it is because we care, it is because there are people out there that need compassion, and it is wha...

10. Is Nursing school Hard?

    Mandie-SRN replied to klott86's topic in General Students

    There is no doubt that nursing school is a challenge. If it was easy anyone could be a nurse. The question to ask yourself, as i did before i applied is " Is this really my passion? Is all this work going to ultimately form me into what i feel I'm ca...