BetterThanFiction replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing
I took pictures & made powerpoints with labels on them. That's what helped me. Also, playing with the models in class was an excellent way for me to learn since I'm hands on. It really depends on the type of learner you are.
BetterThanFiction replied to cerickson22's topic in Pre-Nursing
High school GPA of 3.4 (I slept a lot...it was the 90s) & college GPA of 3.9 with an ACT of 28. I got in on the first try & luckily my college had a guaranteed admission policy so I found out within a couple of days of applying. I start in Ja...
BetterThanFiction replied to stargurl2006's topic in General Students
I make charts in Word with pertinent information and color code by type/classification. For example, beta blockers would be green, ace inhibitors would be yellow, etc. I list each prototype drug the instructor gives along with what its for, a few imp...
Trying to tell a confused, older patient I was turning him and he said, "that's not why you're in here." I stopped and asked him what he thought I was in room for. He said, "you girls are partying out there and you want me to party, too. But I don't ...
BetterThanFiction replied to joshsmother's topic in Technicians
I agree with JDsGirl...do what you know is right and stay out of her way. Don't let her fool you, but be nice to her. Many try to pull one over on the new girl, especially lazy techs. So...do things right, do things well, and stay out of her crossfir...
BetterThanFiction replied to joshsmother's topic in Technicians
I love my Landau's! Feels like I'm walking on air...or as close to it as I can get after 12 hours of walking, lifting, trotting, tripping, and, eventually, limping. I tried Nikes and New Balance but the Landau's feel so much better!
BetterThanFiction replied to k31kozumi's topic in Disabilities
I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm not a nurse yet, I'm starting school this spring, and I'm worried about how my ADHD will affect my studies in nursing classes. How did you guys cope with things while in school?
BetterThanFiction replied to NICUmiiki's topic in Pre-Nursing
We can take our CNA test after our class. I'm not sure if the testing fee is included in the class fee or not. We don't HAVE to take the CNA test for the nursing program, we just need the skills. I was in a previous nursing program in another state (...
BetterThanFiction replied to NICUmiiki's topic in Pre-Nursing
Oh yeah, I bet it will be fun wearing the uniform & having clinical at a LTC facility. I think we're just doing ours in a classroom. :-( And sorry for the double post. I forgot we could edit. Lol Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com
BetterThanFiction replied to NICUmiiki's topic in Pre-Nursing
I have to take a CNA course this fall as well. It's only 6 weeks though. :-( I have some books that I'm going to study. My neighbor is going into her 3rd semester & gave me the first semester power points so I'm going to study those as well. I wa...
BetterThanFiction replied to newbieRN724's topic in General Students
I'm right there with you. I have friends who are recent grads & they complain about working nights while I hope that's what I get! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com