Melisita

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1. new students - what do you fear most?

   Melisita replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

   Cara...You took the words right out of my mouth! I glad to see I'm not the only one with a list of fears.

2. Best Florida city?

   Melisita replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida

   I am from Long Island, NY, and I am very interested in Miami, and I would like to know more about it. I will be graduating in 3 years with my RN-BSN. How are the hospitals there? and the salaries? What is the lifestyle like for a young adult in Mia...

3. You Are A Nursing Student

   Melisita replied to unknown99's topic in General Students

   I copied, pasted, printed that out and put it in a frame, so I can see that everyday, for those days when I just want to give up. That was great :)

4. I dont know if I can take this

   Melisita replied to Melisita's topic in General Students

   yea...i did eventually figure out that the patient's dig level was high...and that was the reason....but it took a lot of stomach turning....yes I AM a WORRY WORT...always have been...probably ALWAYS will be, thats is just ME! I am learning how to de...

5. I dont know if I can take this

   Melisita posted a topic in General Students

   This is the most stress I've ever been under in my life. I've been sleeping horrible...tossing and turing all night, dreaming about "why my patient's Digoxin is being held for the next 2 days, and then the dosage being reduced??" .....(my professor t...

6. Nassau Community College

   Melisita replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York

   HI, Im a NCC nursing student...Ill be starting NUR 105 in the spring. I think that it is a very good program for a few reasons. One, they put you into clinicals almost right away...about 2 months into thte program, which I think is great...because th...

7. I had a panic attack at clinical last night...

   Melisita replied to hrjqtpie's topic in General Students

   When I first started clincals, I would excuse myself to the bathroom EVERY Wed. morning (without fail) and cry my eyes out. Clinicals where overwheling at first. The professors really like to put the pressure on...it was intimadating. I never had a...

8. For the first time in over 5 years....they are turning people away from ADN here

   Melisita replied to Robin61970's topic in General Students

   This year there we're 125 seats available in my program and i think they said something like 200 applicants. Im not sure how they accept students, it think its based on the entrance exam, or your GPA, i know you have to have a mim. of a 2.50 to get i...

9. Pissed Off!!!

   Melisita replied to Melisita's topic in General Students

   ok, just to clear things up...I dont think that 30 is OLD!!!! Honestly the only reason I said that to her was because I really wanted to get her where it hurts, like she did to me. Yeah, I know thats immature, and many of you think that I am a "whiny...

10. Pissed Off!!!

    Melisita replied to Melisita's topic in General Students

    Well, i just wanted to thank everyone for the replies. On the other hand, i think maybe too many of you took my story very personally, and were offended by it. I was only trying to voice my feelings, and opinions. yes, i was offended by this woman, a...

11. Pissed Off!!!

    Melisita posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, well im 18 years old and along with 3 other girls in my class, we are the youngest. The four of us sit together with another student and she is in her 30's. Well....first off, this woman has been trying my patience since the first day i met her. ...

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

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

    HI everyone!...My name's Melissa, and im 18 years old....yes i said 18..(im the YOUNGEST one in class!) i just graduated high school this past June :) Im in a 2 year R.N program, and so far im loving it! right now im taking A&P along with my nur...

13. Im a first year nursing student

    Melisita posted a topic in General Students

    okie...someone please give the truth to me!! Everyone has been telling me how stressful nursing school is, and how im gonna "loose my mind " and " become overwhlemed" and all that GREAT stuff!! Well, i really dont understand that, b/c soooo far i abs...

14. I'm thinking of dropping out

    Melisita replied to Barb Wilson's topic in General Students

    i think u should really take a minute to think abuout why you worked so hard for 4 years to get into nursing school. it must really be what you want to do in life. Think about what your gonna do if ur not a nurse. B/c i know that if i wasnt in nursi...

15. Depressed!!! 2nd A&P test a flop!!

    Melisita replied to studentdeb's topic in General Students

    i know exactly how u feel! I just took my first anatomy and physiology test too. I got a 74, which isnt bad, but so many people were getting 98's!! I was really depressed about that. So now im just determined...dont worry, its a tough class to ace......