Search Results

I agree. Everyday before I leave home, I always tell my nurse thank you. To my blessing, I've always heard those kind words returned "Thanks for helping me today." It's just frustrating to find a...

I'm glad I haven't run into any nurses like the OP and gallery. How can you expect us to benefit from you if you have such a bad outlook of us "nursing student". Do me a favor and let the nursing...

Check out anything by Dave Ramsey. Just google for his website. There is a lot of good information on knocking out debt, saving money, and avoiding putting yourself in debt.

Like others have said enjoy your break. If you need to read something, read something you like. Maintain your sanity before school starts, because you will lose it when you start school.

I'm pretty much guranteed a spot in the ER, but I'm still waiting for a chance to check out ICU to see if I want to go there.

Prepare to go for a Doctorate's rather than master's. 2015, Schools all over the nation are switching over to the Doctorate. It's a challenging career. You will have to commit 150%. Good luck.

As soon as I fulfill my contract I'm head to Duke or UNCCH! Cannot wait!

With my hectic schedule with work and school, I show up to classes at the gym whenever I have free time. I'm too lazy to try to work out my own routine.

Congradulation on the preceptorship in the SICU! Well here is my feedback on your answers. -Try to take a nap before the 1st night shift during the day. (This will give you a couple extra hours to...

I would recommend Fundamentals Success and utilizing your books online resources. There is a lot of valuable information for you supplied by your book online. You can also have a sit down with your...

You have to know yourself. Sure many can say, I have seen it done, but it's all on you. What is your history of working? What is your habits of studying, what is your performance? For myself I...

Great article, and I agree with you 100%. Too many times have I witnessed a client be given superb hospitality during the stay. We setch sodas, magazines, anything to try to keep the score high. ...

I'm a guy with some fat wrists. I got a G-shock, and I love it. It's easy to clean, easy to read, and it has a lunar chart so I can call out when it's full moon! G-shock has a great reputation for...

Test Success by F.A. Davis and Saunders Comprehensive review.

One would also not simply open one eye to see if anyone has noticed them violently shaking in the wheelchair.

+1 on Calculate with confidence. You can probably find a previous edition off Amazon for a couple dollars. Always look for the previous edition on text books, it will save you a lot of money.

My favorite things I bought and now my daily bag to school? -Laptop (Office 2013, Supplemental Book CD) -Davis Success Series -Saunders Comprehensive Review -Sony Voice Recorder -Smartphone...

Looking back I'd wish I'd known to make a study guide for each test, after the test while its still fresh I would highlight the problem areas and popular testing subjects. That way during the final...

+1 on Davis Test Success book. Those books were a life saver during my 1st semester til' now. Test, Fundamentals, Pharmacology, and Med-Surg success. Also, check out your School text websites,...

Guys are working everywhere. There is not one area that prefers males over the other. Guys are in Med-Surg, Guys are in ED, Guys are in Nephrology, Guys are in PACU, Guys are in Pediatrics, Guys...

Must have gadgets? I would say look for the cheapest "intel 3, 5, or 7" laptop you can find and subscribe to the new 4-year student discount for Office 2013. I also have a voice recorder that I...

I like this look, but everytime I see a shirt like that, I think about the psych ward...am I the only one?

I searched through the forums and found a lot of info on RV and such, but nothing on a good vehicle for travel. I plan on traveling for many years with my wife, 2 of us. We do plan on having...

I second TheCommuter. Nursing school is stressful, if your health is taking a toll, you need to get evaluated by your doctor. Take care of yourself.

I would like to also add that not matter what your view is on this "multiple entry", "non standardized", or "I'm better than you because I have a BSN" is irrelevant. Medical is pretty standard....