RShieldsSN14

RShieldsSN14 has 3 years experience and specializes in Cardiac-Thoracic, Med/Surg.

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1. I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

   RShieldsSN14 replied to Fredled's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Okay. I'm not exactly sure where and when some of you went through nursing school, but I'm approaching my last semester and it has taken up every breathing moment of my time. I Don't have time to hang out with friends, don't visit my family nearly as...

2. I can't wait to be a nurse!!!!

   RShieldsSN14 replied to jarae's topic in General Students

   I'll be done with Nursing School on Dec 16th and NCLEX Jan 2016! I can't wait! I'm so close to my dream I can taste it! #ClassOf215

3. Med surg II

   RShieldsSN14 replied to cntwocute's topic in General Students

   Well, I personally don't think it's cheating unless you have the test bank book with you on the test. The instructor's manual (test bank) has all of the answers including the CORRECT rationales rather than having to assume or look it up. I personally...

4. How many men in your cohort?

   RShieldsSN14 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Male Students

   I am 1 of 6 males out of a total 40. That's 15% **MALE NURSES ROCK**

5. What type of rotations did you go through in nursing school?

   RShieldsSN14 replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

   So far Med-Surg

6. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

   RShieldsSN14 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

   I believe I'm called to Emergency Medicine (i.e., Critical Care, Trauma, Cardiac Surgery)

7. A's in nursing school

   RShieldsSN14 replied to finallygotit's topic in General Students

   I think getting all As is great but I believe learning and understanding the information is more important. I had a 4.0 when I entered into nursing school but dropped to a 3.75. I think this was mostly due to me trying use the same study habits as I ...

8. When do you start your fall class?

   RShieldsSN14 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

   I'll be starting my 2nd semester on August 19. My classes are: Nursing of Adults & Children I (Med-Surg and OB), Nursing Lab Practicum II, Med-Surg clinical rotation (1st half of semester) and OB clinical rotation (2nd half of semester)

9. Nursing school in a month......

   RShieldsSN14 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in General Students

   The fundamentals of nursing you will learn in the 1st semester are the foundations of the nursing profession and the primary role of the Registered Nurse. You will have to be prepared to adjust your entire life around and commit to nursing.

10. I lol at the stud who quit because he had to empty a bedpan...

    RShieldsSN14 replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Students

    I would have probably coached him through it, but I must say-I wish I was a fly on the wall! Lol!

11. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Class of 2014! I started my program on August 20. So far, I'm beginning to see what everyone had been saying. There's so much work, some many assignments, and so much information to retain! It's a bit overwhelming but I'm standing my ground. This is ...

12. Last Free Weekend

    RShieldsSN14 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    I went floating and rafting at Bass' River Resort in Steelville, MO! Had a great time! No phone service! Didn't have to work! Only camp fires, junk food, and plenty of beer! Too bad it had to end. Time to get serious. Tomorrow's the big day!

13. Type A personality, recently accepted in Nursing school, and anxiety

    RShieldsSN14 posted a topic in Male Students

    I've made all As in my Pre-Nursing prerequisites, I'm approaching my 2nd year since becoming a CNA, I've received my acceptance letter, and attended my Nursing orientation. Over the past few weeks, I've received my textbook list and Fall 2012 schedul...

14. Yesssss!!!

    RShieldsSN14 replied to NurseEric81's topic in Male Students

    Shout outs and congrats to you from St. Louis! I start this Fall as well! I'm so excited! *Let the games begin! :)

15. Ages of male nursing students?

    RShieldsSN14 replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Students

    Wow! I guess it's never too late! Best Wishes to you! :)