rachenos30

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1. Any current nurses who were not strong in science?

   rachenos30 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Science has never been my strong point, but I am managing nonetheless. I just want to know that it is possible for me to be an RN if I am not great in science. I think I am also weak in my critical thinking. Are there any tools I can use or books tha...

2. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

   rachenos30 replied to Metron's topic in Stress 101

   I totally agree! I was on Adderall b.i.d. and it helped me tremendously. I am now on XR and it doesn't make much of a difference. I am still all over the place, mentally and physically.

3. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

   rachenos30 replied to Metron's topic in Stress 101

   I have ADD and didn't find out until recently what my "problem" was. I consider this a definite learning disability as this is the reason why I quit LPN school 13 years ago. I felt stupid, inadequate, and was told that I "didn't follow directions."...

4. my classmates HATE me

   rachenos30 replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely ignore it. It is going to be hard, but really you are there for your future, not to make friends. Although, concerning issues like them accusing you of cheating, I would at least let the instructor know about this in case somebody decide...

5. Quit LPN school 12 years ago, now trying for RN. Help!

   rachenos30 posted a topic in General Students

   I am 31 years old and hold an associates degree in Liberal Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences. All that got me was dead-end office jobs that payed squat and did absolutely nothing for me. So, I have decided to return to nursing. I tried the LPN p...

6. Anyone have to drop A & P?

   rachenos30 replied to Imissthefall's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yup, I was registered for A&P I and microbiology and 3 days before classes started I was informed by letter that I had to take bio 101 before A&P and bio 103 before micro. I was sooo upset because I have to have A&P I&II before next ...