Courtcatt

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1. Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

   Courtcatt replied to BC913's topic in General Students

   Is it fair...eh not so much...does it concern you...eh not so much. Your in...thats all that matters. And honestly, working so hard to get good grades and a good TEAS score is a personal thing. By lowering your expectations of yourself because others...

2. I'm #23 on the lottery that only takes 22!!!

   Courtcatt replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

   We got a ton of people that were later in the waitlist than you...you have a really good chance...dont give up hope and best of luck :)

3. 1st Medical Surgical semester

   Courtcatt replied to Soon2bMrsHess's topic in General Students

   I find that the questions at the end of the book really help. Sometimes, depending on your book, they have CD's. I do allllll the questions in the chapters we covered. Look at the questions and if you dont understand them, read about them and take no...

4. Will get ADN at a comm. college hinder your chance of getting a good job!?

   Courtcatt replied to AmberLeigh000's topic in General Students

   I've heard similar concerns from people...bottom line...its tough to get a job period right now in the nursing field, wether you have your BSN or an AA. If you had a choice, I would go the BSN route because I have heard from nurses and doctors in the...

5. CSU Stanislaus Nursing applicants for Fall 2011?

   Courtcatt replied to laura912's topic in California

   Sorry it took me so long to get back to your question!!!! I was away on my honeymoon. All the Littmans are great...i ended up getting the cardiology and I love it. Dont get it in pink...it gets pen marks alllll over it. As far as everything you have ...

6. CSU Stanislaus Nursing applicants for Fall 2011?

   Courtcatt replied to laura912's topic in California

   Maria- Couldn't help but read your post and respond... Im in my second year at stan in nursing... I think someone in our class was in the 60's and got in...it all depends who does and doesnt end up deciding on Stan... Keep your chin up...you still ha...

7. How to survive 1st year of nursing school

   Courtcatt replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

   barrels and barrels of wine....

8. First day of clinicals .. does this get easier?

   Courtcatt replied to Neldavi's topic in General Students

   I am right there with you... clinicals is very overwhelming. I have found that in time you get more comfortable...but I still do not feel nearly as comfortable as I should... The way I look at it is... we are nursing students right? It wouldn't make ...

9. 1st day clinical. I know nothing? is this normal?

   Courtcatt replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Students

   Thanks so much everyone... puts my mind at ease a little. I guess it will come with time... thank you so much for the feedback. if anyone has any suggestions they are greatly appreciated :)

10. 1st day clinical. I know nothing? is this normal?

    Courtcatt posted a topic in General Students

    Sooo I had my first day of clinicals... It went well... did some trach care... learned a lot about TPN, tube feeding... saw how you administer it etc... but I feel like I know nothing.. Is this normal? I look at the IV's and have no idea what I woul...

11. CSU Stanislaus Spring 2011 hopefuls?

    Courtcatt replied to cdg209's topic in California

    Invest in a good steth...you'll appreciate it!!! Especially to the fact that the better it is, the more your gonna hear things, and you do have checkoffs on skills and if you cant hear.....bad grade. As far as loans... they give you an extension till...

12. CSU Stanislaus Spring 2011 hopefuls?

    Courtcatt replied to cdg209's topic in California

    the new student orientation was pointless...much better at the nursing one. You can totally stop by and peep your head in. were going through finals though so no one is really there, were kind of all over the place or in the hospital. I'll for sure s...

13. CSU Stanislaus Spring 2011 hopefuls?

    Courtcatt replied to cdg209's topic in California

    Aw, no problem.. Im glad you appreciate it! Yah finals are going on right now this is my scapegoat haha. Thankfully Ill be done on Wednesday and CANT wait for the break! Yes, you'll have a med term test the second day of school... or around that tim...

14. Funny things patients say !

    Courtcatt replied to TAM's topic in Humor

    An older guy that tends to yell at all the staff and refuses to eat and take his meds constantly... decided he likes me.. So when I feed him he eats his whole meal..except one thing...his ensure milkshake...when I told him hes "sooo close to finishin...

15. CSU Stanislaus Spring 2011 hopefuls?

    Courtcatt replied to cdg209's topic in California

    The scholarship I got wont be given again... I got really lucky. If you call your doctor, or have your immunization record that'll steer you the right way. I had to get everything because I had no documentation of any vaccines... Id start asap.. def ...