Hopeful3

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1. tips for tests...my first one is coming up!

   Hopeful3 replied to courtlane143's topic in General Students

   >>Don't study into the night before the test. I usually study the day before then stop and have a relaxing evening and go to bed early and I never study the morning before the test either>> My friend gave me this advice and it does work! ...

2. Giving Thank you gifts

   Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

   For everyone??? Or just the teacher? Because that is crazy! I could see for the class, that would be cool but for the teacher? Yikes.

3. Giving Thank you gifts

   Hopeful3 posted a topic in General Students

   I am really bothered by how students want to purchase gifts for a teacher - especially giving it before the final grades are in. I think this puts some of us in an uncomfortable position that are worried we could be with this instructor again, or who...

4. It makes me gag...literally

   Hopeful3 replied to mspontiac's topic in General Students

   I am with you and there are nurses I know that have certain things they can't stand! LOL So you are normal but you still have to get through it. You can do it!

5. Nursing school is too easy!

   Hopeful3 replied to Maghunter's topic in General Students

   I wish I could just have ONE day of easy. This has been harder than I could EVER imagine and I am so tired. Your post blows me away.

6. Being a mom in school

   Hopeful3 replied to frogkicker's topic in General Students

   Wantobeamidwife, Sorry to freak you out, you'll survive! :) You can do it! By the way, I had midwives for my deliveries and they are incredible people. Way to go!

7. Being a mom in school

   Hopeful3 replied to frogkicker's topic in General Students

   How am I handeling it? I am not even a single mom but I have three kids. I cry, cry some more, cry a lot more and then turn another page, cry, turn a page, cry some more... turn another page. Gotta get this reading done! I am tired, exhausted, overw...

8. It's actually NOT so bad!

   Hopeful3 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

   I hate you! Boy, I feel better now... LOL! Good for you girl, I am EXHAUSTED. I am barely making it and working my butt off. I have three kids, and work very little but I am so overwhelmed and feel like I am drowning. I can't believe I have two yea...

9. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

   Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

   >>in my previous post when i asked about an employer, i was asking for the future employer once you finish your nursing school. i was asking if you would disclose the information to your future employer. i currently work for one of the best ma...

10. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    >> there was another thread on here about a woman who had some psychiatric issues Thank you for your insightful posts but seriously, I have never and don't plan on ever having an psychiatric issue! See, this is what concerns me. I am getting ...

11. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    >>I wouldn't trust you because your lying by omission, and in my personal experiences people who are willing to lie about one thing are usually willing to lie about other things. I am sorry you find this offensive, but I find it offensive that ...

12. Health form ?

    Hopeful3 posted a topic in General Students

    Can I just ask how many were asked to fill out a health form for the nursing school and how involved it was? Did it ask for previous surgeries, medicine you are currently on, a copy of your insurance card, etc. Also, did your doctor have to sign of...

13. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    >>As I stated in my post, I am currently on pain meds, going into a nursing program.. and I am sorry for offending you, but I think honesty is MOST important! Seriously, I don't have an issue with you being on meds, I have an issue with you lyi...

14. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    my place of employment does know about my medictions, and everything that i work with have a huge respect for the medical issues i have dealt with. i mentioned this in previous post. also, my place i work had a 3rd party and i felt comfortable with t...

15. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    Hopeful3 replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    the impact of chronic pain philip j. wagner, md misconceptions about chronic pain can do harm to people with legitimate medical problems. patients with chronic pain can and should be treated. dispelling these damaging myths should raise awareness and...