PastNursingStudent

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1. I failed my ATI "Predictor"

   PastNursingStudent replied to madison14's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry this happen to you. I think it is terrible for programs to hold students back just because of one computerize test. NCLEX is all that matters and you can always retake that test too.

2. What kind of Stethoscope?

   PastNursingStudent replied to rls927's topic in General Students

   Buy the Littman $$65-$85 that is used for both pediatrics and adults.

3. Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

   PastNursingStudent replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

   Practice with the real thing like your siblings, pets, kids, and significant other.

4. I need help with note taking

   PastNursingStudent replied to xomanderrzxo's topic in General Students

   When I was in the nursing program normally I would bring my laptop to type up the power points and paper/pencil for diagrams. Writing out flashcards can be consuming so I would type those out too and print them out.

5. Nursing not for me?

   PastNursingStudent replied to mermaidmotel's topic in General Students

   If you could finish your degree you might be able to land yourself a nursing administration job or maybe nursing clerical (insurance) work for you don't have to deal with to many patients. If you finish your bachelors I might suggest looking at MBA ...

6. New nursing student

   PastNursingStudent replied to grneyes908's topic in General Students

   For the medications, it will help tremendously if you group them. Such as Ibuprofen is part of the NSAID family. Each family/group has a similar mechanism or similar effects in how they work when you make the flashcards. This will save you in your...

7. New nursing student

   PastNursingStudent replied to grneyes908's topic in General Students

   If your classes have ATI books and questions write those questions and answers in the note cards ahead of time or as you study chapter to chapter throughout the semester for you retain the information better without cramming to much towards the end ...

8. Failure is an Option: A New Grad Story

   PastNursingStudent replied to elixRN's topic in General Students

   Your story is very touching and makes me believe in the future nurses and humanity.

9. After Story of Failed Nursing Student Rant

   PastNursingStudent replied to PastNursingStudent's topic in General Students

   My huge resentment is more to do with the appeal process of not getting that 2nd chance and not knowing what they discussed in the conference if they should keep me in the program or not. In my last evaluation it mention how I lack critical thinking...

10. After Story of Failed Nursing Student Rant

    PastNursingStudent posted a topic in General Students

    I notice every now and then my past will always haunt me. Usually when I think of great successes or achieving great things I sometimes reflect my shortcomings of nursing school. Nursing school can be very emotionally draining, and I invested so mu...