GGingerSR

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1. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

   GGingerSR replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

   ...when your husband tells you not to quit smoking until you finish school.

2. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

   GGingerSR replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

   You know you're a nursing student. When you write notes to the husband or child teacher and include nursing abbreviations. I have actually done that. LOL

3. your clinical uniforms

   GGingerSR replied to Ginyer's topic in General Students

   We have to wear white nursing pants, white polo shirt, forest green vest (yuck) and white shoes does not matter if they are clogs or tennis shoes. We are also required to wear white underwear. (I prefer to wear nude because is shows less and no one...

4. RN to BSN...worth it?

   GGingerSR replied to jen.sn's topic in General Students

   I was having the same problem as you. Trying to decide when to start the BSN was a hard decision that took me several months. I finally decided to wait. I have two wonderful children that have had to sacrifice for me to go to school. I am taking ...

5. STUDENTS: Spring Semester 2005!

   GGingerSR replied to nycNurse2b's topic in General Students

   I am in the last semester of an ADN program. May 17 is Graduation I have Nursing V Lecture, Lab & Clinical also taking a Communication class. Good luck to you guys that are just starting.

6. I Finally Conquered My Fear!!!

   GGingerSR replied to NurseBunky's topic in General Students

   My first foley was on a man who had had surgery in the am and was unable to void. When I walked into the room he dropped his pants and jumped on the bed. I think it would have been worse if he had not been so willing because I was nervous. We had ...

7. Do Any of You Have Kids?

   GGingerSR replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Students

   I have two little girls' ages almost two and nine. I dropped out of nursing school after my little surprise came along. I was not willing to give up her first year of life for school. Of course the "family" (not my husband, he is very supportive) ...

8. anyone needs to vent?

   GGingerSR replied to christie_0307's topic in General Students

   I totally understand! I am a first year nursing student and STRESS was my last name in the beginning. I have realized that I have to take time out for myself, my little girl, and my husband. Just taking the night off every once and a while really ...

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

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

   Hi all! I am 29 and the mother to 6yr old little girl and have another in the oven (should be done about Feb. 16 ). I am married to a wonderful man who is very supportive of me going back to school. Just started first semester of ADN program!! The...

10. UGH! uniforms!

    GGingerSR replied to larae09's topic in General Students

    I know how you feel Suzanne. I was in the same position you are in a few weeks ago (my baby is due Feb. 16). I went with a size larger in everthing because the company our school uses does not have anything maternity. After the uniforms came I rea...

11. I Passed!!!!

    GGingerSR posted a topic in General Students

    We had our first Nursing Fundamentals test Monday. I PASSED with an 88 (I am not one to usually be happy with a B but I am now). The highest grade was a 94 the lowest was a 60; there were so many who did not pass. I am so sorry for the ones who di...

12. 15 weeks with back pain????

    GGingerSR posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I need your advice, PLEASE. I have been noticing that my back has been hurting for a few days. Today it has gotten worse and this evening I am not comfortable in any position. The pain is more a prolonged throb more than actual pain. The painis a...

13. HELP! first test monday

    GGingerSR replied to GGingerSR's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those people who like to find the answer in black and white. I was thinking on the same line of thought you are so hopefull we are on the right track. I know the seven principles of surgical asepsis. Wish me luck better get back to the ...

14. HELP! first test monday

    GGingerSR posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our first test is monday and there is one topic that I cannot find the answer to. I thought you all might know the answer. Know which situations has the highest potential for contaminating a sterile field. I have looked in my Fundamentals of Nursi...

15. Waiting for 1st nursing test!!!!

    GGingerSR replied to MelH's topic in General Students

    Hi I have my first test Monday so far this weekend I have studied over12 hours. Since its the first test I dont want to under study. I have a study group and that is really helping me. If I cant figgure out something someone else usually can. I w...