luluann

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1. Terrified about Post-Graduation

   luluann replied to Titiana's topic in General Students

   Been there! And still there!!! Once you start on a job (if you haven't already) you will become more comfortable with everything. I once heard an instructor say that the true learning doesn't start till we get on the job! I am finding that to be tr...

2. Going to Barnes & Noble tonight to purchase a Nclex Book...

   luluann replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   I would recommend KAPLAN's nclex preparation book. I purchased in my last semester of school and wish I would have had it during school. It is set up as an NCLEX prep book, NOT a review book. It teaches you how to break down the questions so that ...

3. Catheterization? Do you remember your 1st time?

   luluann replied to twinbee25's topic in Student Assist

   Like some of the others posted, my first foley was not in school but on the job. Being a recent grad from Dec and only being on the job a few weeks now. I am in Labor and once an epidural is placed then the foley goes in. My preceptor was awesome....

4. Memory Notebook of Nursing

   luluann replied to tnrn2be's topic in General Students

   Definitely a huge help for visual learners. Our instructors used them often, putting them up on the overhead. I purchased them from our college bookstore for like $25.95 each.

5. Is Nursing School a "Survivor Series"?

   luluann replied to Encephala's topic in General Students

   Yes...it is survivor. And I can certainly understand your concerns about you and your friend. I had one of my best buddies fail also with a 73%. You must have 74% at my school. She passed clinicals and labs with no problemw, but just couldn't gra...

6. Does anyone else feel like this

   luluann replied to michw2's topic in General Students

   I am off for the summer too...first time in 3 years! I am not working since cost of daycare for 2 kids would outweigh what I would make. So that makes me feel guilty even tho hubby says it doesnt pay.. I do have intentions on studying yet tho, I wan...

7. we learn from mistakes..no matter how bad

   luluann replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Students

   My biggest mistake so far is one we will all make...a med error. It was my second week (3rd actual day) on a renal/medical floor. Very complex patients. It was my first clinical rotation at this hospital (we have 4 in our city that we rotate throu...

8. I PASSED! I got an A!

   luluann replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

   Congrats to you! Be proud of your "A" and don't let those in your class who didnt get the good grades make you ashamed of yours! I find that the further I get in the program the more I keep my grades to myself since I always seem to be "apologizing...

9. I'm Starting to get EXCITED!!!

   luluann replied to jschut's topic in General Students

   Just wanted to say that I shared your excitement almost 2 years ago already. I can't believe that its gone by so fast. Good luck to all of you. I will be starting my last semester in my ADN program in August. Graduation will be December. I am ac...

10. Class of 2004 check in

    luluann replied to RNIAM's topic in General Students

    I am with you on this one. I only have 1 day left in the OB unit too and will truly miss it. I jokingly told my instructors that I can go take my board exam now, I know where I want to go work after graduation....she didn't seem to think that was a...

11. Help with nursing care plan?

    luluann replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in General Students

    How about Body image disturbance? That has to cause self esteem issues.... Are you using any type of care plan book? They help tremendously! Also, try your text book. Most are really good and helpful too. Ask your teacher for examples. I have ...

12. Why do spouses "freak out" about us going to nursing school?

    luluann replied to luluann's topic in General Students

    Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories with me. It makes a huge difference to me to know that I am NOT alone in these feelings. My husband & I are doing alot of talking, and we both realize that our relationship took a down turn about a...

13. Why do spouses "freak out" about us going to nursing school?

    luluann replied to luluann's topic in General Students

    We are going to try counseling..when I can fit it into both of our schedules! That is the hard part, he is only home anywhere from 24 to 36 hours in a week. And with 2 younger children here at home, he tends to try to spend alot of time with them ...

14. Why do spouses "freak out" about us going to nursing school?

    luluann posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone else is having some relationship problems. My husband is a good guy, but lately, the last couple of years our relationship has just been getting farther and farther apart. (Since I really got serious abou...

15. How many hours do you work while attending nursing school?

    luluann replied to Rootbear76's topic in General Students

    I am very fortunate to be able to attend school fulltime and not have to worry about working. I am doing casual (1 day/wk) home health care right now just to get some experience, but next year at this time I may not be doing that either. For us it...