StudentNrseMcFarland

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  1. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology - how hard

    I just finished both this semester in an accelerated course and I think it depends upon your program. I know you wanted to hear positive experiences, but....I have a strong science background and while the concepts were "easy," my school expects a l...
  2. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    If you want to be a rock star, go on tour, not to nursing school.
  3. Is making friends in school important?

    I'm an older, second degree, non-traditional student and went in with the attitude that I didn't need friends, even though I'm alone and far away from my family and friends and boyfriend. I don't make friends easily. I can honestly say I wouldn't ha...
  4. Apothecary Measurements

    I'm working through Math for Nurses and have totally stalled on apothecary measurements (dram, grain, minim, etc.) It's preventing me from going forward. Can anyone provide some insight on how much I really need to know and what are the most common...
  5. BSN vs. a different degree then accelerated BSN

    Rookie, I'm starting my second degree soon, and, in an ABSN, unless you hit the cap in your first degree, you *should still be* eligible for a combo of some federal unsubsidized/subsidized loans at a lower interest rate than private loans, if that gi...
  6. Will my fear affect my becoming a nurse

    I have a similar problem- but not with blood, with shots & needles. I cannot stand to have myself poked or prodded in any way, shape or form (or any member of my family). My grandmother was in the hospital in October and I almost threw up looki...
  7. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    I hate to keep bumping this up by thanking you all when there are other hot topics, but thank you so much for your support & advice. :redbeathe It's been refreshing to read all of your perspectives. I'm the type of person who weighs all the o...
  8. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    Thanks again to you all for all of your perspectives- on loans, job prospects, attitude, goals. I was able to take a couple of days and think & reflect about your advice, and advice from other nurse friends I talked to. And, SamianQuazi, you ...
  9. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

    As someone who considers herself an "older" student at 31, I have to say you are all a great inspiration to me! It makes me tremendously happy to see all that everyone on this site has accomplished, no matter the age!
  10. Nervous about A&P I

    I finished A&P nearly three years ago and begin school soon, so I'm brushing up on my own and I know how you feel. Depending on your professor, A&P can be just memorization, memorization, memorization. But, take some time to learn how thing...
  11. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement. And I really appreciate your honesty, ThatGuy & CrunchRN. All industries are experiencing a downturn right now, including my current field, and I need to jump in with both feet with a (fle...
  12. I haven't been able to post much recently, but lurk when I have the chance. Today, I scheduled a lot of my school-required medical tests and appointments and was excited to start the day because, as unpleasant as the dentist and getting shots are, i...
  13. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    Thanks for your perspectives/input! You're absolutely right- it could be a hoax. It's definitely an interesting issue as everyone becomes more and more attached to cell phones/Facebook/Twitter.
  14. Advice on writing nursing school entrance resume?

    Are you applying to a second degree BSN or an accelerated BSN program? If so, and they don't ask for a high school transcript it wouldn't hurt you to add it, IMHO. If it's similar to your undergrad GPA, or shows improvement from high school to und...
  15. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    I'm not sure about something I just stumbled across, but don't wish to start a heated argument- or attack this nurse- just gain some perspective. I follow a D-list (not Kathy Griffin) "celebrity" on Twitter, who just asked her followers to follow a p...