SnackCake

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1. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

   SnackCake replied to turtletyme's topic in Disabilities

   I'm super comforted to know that there are other diabetic nurses out there. I have had good ol' Type I DM for 18 years (which makes me feel old) and have had the pump for 7 years (which makes me feel like I'm in a deeply committed relationship). I...

2. very disappointed in my Nursing School

   SnackCake replied to tfiore's topic in General Students

   My school does strange, evil sounding things like that as well. Thus far, the one that has cost our class the most money was the $200 lab fee we paid with summer tuition...only to have the lab closed all summer! In other issues, the most effective ...

3. How many of you started or starting with NO experience

   SnackCake replied to *lisa*'s topic in General Students

   Hee, hee. I am in an accelerated program and the first day of class we went around and said what our prior degrees were in. Mine was geography, we had an english degree, several biology degrees, a spanish/business person and a computer something or...

4. Accelerated BSN and working while in school...

   SnackCake replied to chickapin's topic in General Students

   I am in an accelerated program now, there is NO way to work full time and do well in the program. You can work PT, if you have the option, but I wouldn't suggest going more than 15 hours a week. You need a TON of time for studying and the hours of ...

5. Balancing nursing school and life

   SnackCake replied to chembob's topic in Missouri

   Wow, I do not know how you would do it... I am in an accelerated program in SW Missouri and the moms in my class are always talking about how much they miss spending time with their kids. I have a cat and boyfriend to occupy me and I feel very guilt...

6. Volunteer work question

   SnackCake replied to Alpha13's topic in General Students

   I volunteered for a year before getting into my nursing program. I am still doing it now b/c I enjoy it so much. Originally, I went with it b/c I thought it would give me an edge for the admissions interview. That said, I believe bringing up...

7. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   SnackCake replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Totally going to use you as a source of inspiration throughout this journey/adventure! :) Thanks so much for responding!!!

8. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   SnackCake replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi! I'm Christa, I'm 25 and start my first semester (of 4) in my Accelerated program next Tuesday. I'm excited to the point of nerd-dom! For example, I got my student nursing uniform (henceforth known as my Shrubs, b/c I look like an ornamental lawn ...