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1. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

   betabob replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

   I personally really like the three back-to-back 12 hours shifts (Fri-Sun), but I also am a new grad, work days, and am single/childfree. The 4 days off really works well for me, and I usually take the first day to recharge/be dead to the world, then ...

2. To tell or not to tell?

   betabob replied to nursingRN123's topic in General Students

   During my first semester, the tutor assigned by the school would use those Quizlet questions after all her lectures (which were broadcast live online). Out of probably 50-80 questions, maybe 4-6 would show up on the test. Many students used Quizlet t...

3. A&P1 & A&P2 over the summer

   betabob replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took both A&Ps back to back in the summer (5 weeks per class), and it is tough, but doable. The advantages are that you only have one class to focus on, and everything is fresh in your head throughout the semester. Memorization is key in A&...

4. Pharm flashcards?

   betabob replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

   I took Pharm last semester, and flashcards helped a ton. I made my own though, which I think helped me remember the information better. I used regular sheets of notebook paper, and I would first learn the overall drug class (ex: antidysrhythmics). I ...

5. Cheating in nursing school

   betabob replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

   I have a professor with this same policy. I reported classmates taking exams together, and the only punishment was retaking the exam. Apparently, this is how he has always "dealt" with cheaters, despite going on and on about integrity, ethics, etc. V...

6. Starting NCLEX/HESI studying the first semester?

   betabob replied to betabob's topic in General Students

   Thank you! Yes, I suppose I meant familiarizing myself with the questions and learning the strategies since I won't really know anything yet, haha. The Pharmacology class I am taking now has a NCLEX style question review at the end of each chapter, a...

7. Starting NCLEX/HESI studying the first semester?

   betabob posted a topic in General Students

   Hello, I am starting nursing school the Spring of 2016. I remember seeing posters mention that you should start studying for the NCLEX the first semester, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to books? I'm also pretty certain that my sc...

8. Anatomy homework help. Need a nurses opinion!

   betabob replied to ashleylea's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Do you know if professor ever assigned anything like this during previous semesters? Hopefully there is a curve, and you do well on the assignment. It was good you submitted something. At least now you can say you tried to research and find the answe...

9. Going from Business major to Nursing 2

   betabob replied to Business2bNurse's topic in General Nursing

   You could still apply to med school with a BS in Business. You can have any degree you want and apply, as long as you have all the pre-reqs done, required entrance exams done, etc. The other day I actually read an article by a professor at a medical ...

10. Bad professor?

    betabob replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    How old are the reviews? If they are several years old she may have changed her teaching style and/or tests since then. Also, just because she has bad reviews on RMP doesn't mean she is a bad teacher. My A&P teacher had pretty bad reviews saying ...

11. What will happen if you miss a college class?

    betabob replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? Not much probably. Let the professor know ahead of time, and ask a classmate for the missed notes the next class period. The issue with cutting class is it can become a habit very easily, but since you have a reasonable reason, that is unli...

12. The "Wait"

    betabob replied to MissDiamond315's topic in General Students

    Oh gosh I am in that situation right now! The application deadline was July 31st, and I have no idea when we will find out. My school's website said we would be notified by a letter in the mail, but didn't say anything else. I hope they also send an ...

13. STUDY? HOW?!!!

    betabob replied to kvn813's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It really depends on the subject, but I used to have the same problem. I started carving out designated study time everyday, and stuck to studying during that time. I had to put the laptop, phone, etc. away completely. Don't start any new shows, game...

14. Taking HESI before finishing Anatomy I & II

    betabob replied to betabob's topic in HESI

    Hello everyone! I just got back from the exam and did pretty well. :) Reading Comprehension: 94% Grammar: 96% Vocabulary: 90% Biology: 92% Chemistry: 92% Anatomy: 64% Math: 94% Cumulative: 88.86% Critical thinking: 860/1000 The school I am applying t...

15. Taking HESI before finishing Anatomy I & II

    betabob replied to betabob's topic in HESI

    Thank you all! I take it tomorrow, eep! My A&P I prepared me pretty well for the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous System, as well as the basic functions and organs of each system. I also bought the app HESI A2 pocket prep, which has...