survrgrl08

survrgrl08 specializes in My goal is to be an Oncology Nurse.....

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1. Food for thought for nursing students.

   survrgrl08 replied to Hope63's topic in General Students

   I am a First Year Nursing Student (again) and I am sooooo ready and prepared for this year! I found an AWESOME job working home health and I will tell you what, I will appreciate my RN sooo much more after having this job. I have one on one hands on ...

2. I'm officially BACK in Nursing School

   survrgrl08 replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

   I am excited also to be back in Nursing School this fall. I didn't do so hot last fall and I am ssooooo ready to kick butt this semester. I am not a "traditional" student. I am 34, married and have an 11 y/o who is active in EVERYTHING!!!!! I can't w...

3. Second Chances

   survrgrl08 replied to caffeineaddict's topic in General Nursing

   I am so relieved to of seen this post. I too failed at Nursing school last fall. After much bad mouthing, wallowing in self pity, etc, etc, I re enrolled for this fall. I am excited to go back and I realized what I did and didn't do as a student. Sta...

4. Did you ENJOY nursing school?

   survrgrl08 replied to heartbeep's topic in General Students

   I read this post and thought AMEN!!! Last fall was a complete nightmare for me. I did not expect my hubby to stray and he did, found out right before my first Nursing test! Then I spent the rest of the fall repairing my family is the most impt to me...

5. Anything you would do differently if you were starting nursing school again?

   survrgrl08 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

   HI! I will be retaking my ADN program again this fall! Actually I am very excited to go back into it honestly. After much reflection and taking care of personal family matters, I am ready to tackle school again. I know what I can and cannot control a...

6. Fundamental Advice....

   survrgrl08 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi All!! I will be restarting my ADN program this fall. I was wondering if anyone else has had to repeat Fundies and any advice for study tips, tests, clinicals and exit exams. It isn't an easy thing going back into somthing you failed the first ti...

7. Im panicking =[

   survrgrl08 replied to vccorscc's topic in Student Assist

   I was the same way last fall. I didn't pass Fundies and I am getting back on the saddle again to start over this fall. I was overwhelmed the first 2 months and was freaked out and didn't know what to do or how to do it. I suggest you get a good stud...

8. nursing test taking skills-i have nursing knowledge but can not pass any tests

   survrgrl08 replied to romaja's topic in Student Assist

   Hi, I have the same problem. I can narrow down the questions to 2 or can figure it out on the get go. I know that I need to practice, practice the questions. I have 2 really good NCLEX books that I have been using to practice with. Saunder's is an e...

9. Brown Mackie LPN?

   survrgrl08 replied to survrgrl08's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi My scores for the HESI were in the 80's and 90's and my gpa was a 3.8 when I applied and was accepted last March. I wouldnt worry about your scores, they look great! I dont remember the topics for the essay, but i wouldnt worry!! :)Have you looke...

10. Brown Mackie LPN?

    survrgrl08 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi! I am seriously looking into brown mackie for my lpn. Has anyone had any experience with the program? Ive heard both good and bad and I'm just curious if anyone is or has gone to brown mackie. Thank u

11. Can an LVN/LPN discontinue an IV?

    survrgrl08 replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi! I am starting my LPN program either this summer or fall pending on any other hiccups along the road. lol:D I was reading the above msgs and now I am a little confused on what we as LPN's can do with shots, and IV's. Are we allowed to give shots...

12. Most Annoying Nursing Stereotype

    survrgrl08 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Mine would have to be that LPN's are not Nurses!!!! I actually would rather be an LPN than an RN! I started Nursing school last fall and failed Fundamentals for my RN program. I'm happy I did! After all the hullabaloo that I put my fam through and my...

13. Is LPN a right career move for me?

    survrgrl08 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I was in a ADN program last fall and didn't pass and going for my LPN! I truly am excited about it and I found a different school that will "teach" me the way I need to be taught and work around my school and home schedule. I do get upset when LPN...

14. starting LPN program in Aug 2011..anyone else?

    survrgrl08 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Howdy! Congrats all!! I attend a small private school in Northern Indiana for my ADN and didn't pass last Fall. Actually I am glad that I didn't pass. I am actually going for my LPN and I am very very happy with that!!! It's not that I couldnt ha...

15. Irritating Classmates

    survrgrl08 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Hello!! I couldn't find in the Nursing Brochure for the ADN program at a small school in Northern Indiana, the DRAMA and Back Stabbing "B" Club!!!!!! Holy Smokes the DRAMA!!!!!:argue: I am honestly glad that I didn't pass the semester!! I could not...