Sponkie

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1. Kaplan Review course

   Sponkie replied to EricShepherd's topic in NCLEX

   Silverdragon So my parents offered to pay for kaplan....but if i can save them money, i will use saunders for free. I just want to pass the test the first time. S

2. Kaplan Review course

   Sponkie replied to EricShepherd's topic in NCLEX

   Would it be bad if i did both? S

3. What do you pack for lunch??

   Sponkie replied to eager1hasbegun's topic in Stress 101

   I'm diabetic but this is what I bring....I always bring 1 meal and several snacks Breakfast at home or cafeteria before shift Veggies and cottage cheese Protein bar (like special k-90 calories) apple or banana and PNB- sometimes I take the PNB pack i...

4. Needing some ideas - diabetic and a nurse

   Sponkie replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Stress 101

   I have noticed the same thing with my clinical rotations during school. The first day I even passed out so I had to then tell every nurse I work with that I am DM. I keep alot of protein bars with me. I like the special K ones b/c they are sweet. M...

5. Short and thin..WHERE can I get scrubs that FIT?!!

   Sponkie replied to CT Pixie's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I just got a catalogue in the mail today from tafford uniforms (www.tafford.com). They have xxs. I planned on giving it to my SIL who is just as petite as you. The smallest size they carry is size0: Bust 32"; Waist 23" and Hip 33"....they also come ...

6. Kaplan Review course

   Sponkie replied to EricShepherd's topic in NCLEX

   What is the NCLEX 3500 website? S

7. Help! What sneakers are best?

   Sponkie replied to Lericalpoet's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Besides the shoes have you thought of SUpport socks/hoses?? I have a pair of nurse mates with some insoles and my feet was killing me after day 3 of 12s. A classmate (ex midwife) wears support hoses and swears by them. I bought some and my feet feel ...

8. Has this helped you?

   Sponkie replied to ShockerGirl07's topic in General Students

   ABCs, safety, then priority needs by which ones are detrimental or just casual. S

9. Deciding if you are ready for the Nclex

   Sponkie replied to Hotlando's topic in NCLEX

   So many nurses who have passed told me that in some way you may never be ready...but that may be pre test gitters. One nurse gave me some advice I plan on taking....the day before the test, don't study...do something fun so you can relax. There is n...

10. Greatest Nursing Item You Ever Bought

    Sponkie posted a topic in New Nurse

    I was online today deciding which scrubs to buy and talking with my SIL who is in Nursing school... I was wondering what is the greatest, most helpful item you have every bought---nursing related. Mine is Supportive Socks. I get home from a 12 hr shi...

11. Accelerated BSN??

    Sponkie replied to saral_123's topic in General Nursing

    I am a product of the accelereated BSN program at the University of AZ.... what are you curious about exactly. It is tough, Im not going to lie, but i am passing (graduate in 2 weeks) and I have 2 little boys---so u can do it. There are pros & co...

12. UPH hospital in Tucson

    Sponkie replied to utrocks84's topic in Arizona

    I live on the west side and love it. I would agree Northside & foothills are also good. Alot of my friends live around River and love it.

13. Snapped at a nurse student last night, she had a bad case of Nursitis

    Sponkie replied to Tony1790's topic in CNA/MA

    Perhaps I am talking out of turn since I am a nursing student, about to become a NA till I pass my NCLEX. From the beginning of school we were told that CNA could be our best friends or worse enemies. They can help you when you are having a difficult...