kdbean530

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1. Any final year students finishing this year?

   kdbean530 replied to brainsandbeauty's topic in General Students

   Graduating at the end of May which is also my birthday!!! Best present to myself ever! It's been a long journey, but also fast at the same time. Very rewarding. Already had so many memorable patients and experiences. I'm anxious about finding and get...

2. What works in study groups and what doesn't?

   kdbean530 replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Student Assist

   I was always a solo studier until half way through first semester. First of all be flexible. Not just in your hours, but your study partners. I found that it was not working with my first partner, and got adopted by another. I've never looked back. M...

3. Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

   kdbean530 replied to patriotprincess's topic in Student Assist

   I just finished my first year. We only went over the syllabus for half a day. We had clinical 2 days a week from 0650 to 1400. We had lecture one day a week from 0800 to 1400. I always carry my syllabus in the car, lots of pens, something to write on...

4. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

   kdbean530 replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

   I am willing to move anywhere that will hire new grads! So please share where I could go! Illinois sure sounds good!

5. Study/note-taking tips

   kdbean530 replied to ellamia's topic in Student Assist

   For me, flash cards were a waste of time. By the time I was done writing them it was time to take the exam. I don't make drug cards either for the same reason. There's just no time for that kind of stuff! So what I do after we have our lecture or som...

6. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

   kdbean530 replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

   Where do you live k-girl?

7. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

   kdbean530 replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

   I started the ADN route as well. In California they will still hire us, but it may take 6 months to a year. It's a lot easier to get a job as an RN if you already work in the hospital. My original goal was to get my ADN, work as an RN for a year or s...

8. Resume advice/help!

   kdbean530 replied to kdbean530's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you so much!

9. Resume advice/help!

   kdbean530 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I'm starting to write my resume, and am not sure what needs to go on there, and what doesn't. I.E. I've done a lot of volunteering in my life, does all that go on there? Do I write skills I've learned in nursing? Good qualities that I posess? I'm jus...

10. Why are nursing students so completely disrepected?

    kdbean530 replied to agent's topic in General Students

    I have experienced both. But here's how it works. If you go into clinicals knowing what you're doing, totally confident, appreciate the staff, get to know them, don't act intimidated, speak up, ask smart questions (not ones you already know the answe...

11. Pathophysiology

    kdbean530 replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    My school doesn't require it either, but it's incorporated into our program as is pharm. So it is rather difficult to pile that learning on top of the usual med surg stuff. So it's pretty much up to us to learn it. Are there any suggestions for a pha...

12. What books to keep throughout nursing school? (buying/renting)

    kdbean530 replied to ironicitis's topic in General Students

    I'm keeping all of my books. Because you never know what you'll need in the future, and I would hate to have to buy them again. My grandma kept all of her books and I'm happy she did. It's interesting to look through them and see how much has/hasn't...

13. What is your dream nursing career

    kdbean530 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Wow there's alot of L&D! I on the other hand totally hated that rotation. I like more action and to be constantly running around, with little breaks. Makes time go faster, and it's a good weight loss strategy! Lol. I'm thinking along the lines of...

14. Nurses and alcohol

    kdbean530 replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    Hahha that's funny.

15. Nurses and alcohol

    kdbean530 posted a topic in General Students

    One thing I'm learning is that nurses can drink! They talk about drinking their entire shift, and then go out for drinks after. But I can't blame them! Nursing is a very stressful job. I heard addiction is a problem with nurses. What's your take?