I am a nursing student and a longtime, heavily addicted smoker. However, I wear the patch on school days and on my clinical days because I do not want to be the student standing out in front of the school smoking - or god forbid at my clinical site ...
I had my first clinical today. Was soooooo very worried about it. Had to wake up at 3:00 a.m. - 50 minute drive - no medical experience whatsoever, etc., etc.:stone But, I absolutely loved it! Changed several dirty diapers, showered, dressed, he...
Outside of two extremely rude and disrespectful "instructors," I enjoy nursing school so far (only into the 2nd week). I have been lucky enough to not be one of those verbally insulted or attacked by these two women - but witnessing their behavior a...
I have two Domestic Violence Assault cases that were DISMISSED Long story short - I am involved in a relationship with an abusive man and on a couple of the violent occassions when I called the police - my boyfriend convinced them that I should be ar...
Hi all! Just checking in with all the fellow DSON students-to-be! Orientation coming up on Sept. 26th - looking forward to meeting all of you. Ordered the books for the couple pre-req classes I'm taking in October. So excited/nervous/anxoius! To...
It's been a while since I have logged in here. Thanks for all of your suggestions on how I might find my shot records! Unfortunately, I called the "records office" of the high school I attended (only attended up to 10th grade - went the GED route)...
I will start nursing school this fall. I am a smoker (smoked for the last 15 years). I have tried to quit several times - just cannot seem to do it. I've seen nursing staff at hospitals around town taking "smoke breaks." Even though I am a smoker...
Does anyone have any ideas on how one could get ahold of their immunization records? I am 31. I attended public school here in Colorado (Kindergarten on up). Obviously, you can't attend public schools without having all of your shots! My pediatr...
DanaS replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado
Hello, Infullbloom. I was just wondering if you could shed light on your specific concerns re the school. (Obviously, without breaching the TOS - maybe we could private message) I mean, you went to the school. You graduated the LPN course. You t...
Hello. I too stressed over the NET exam. Was most intimidated by the math (algebra) than anything else. I bought the NLN Review Guide for LPN Pre-Entrance Exam (which covers most all the pre-nursing entrance exams, including the NET). Although th...
DanaS replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado
Yes, that is the book. I think I spoke too soon about it being so scary looking. I have read it - front to back - and you're right. Its not at all that bad. I am taking my course at the American Heart Assoc. as well (Yale and Wadsworth approximat...
Thanks for your input. I have interviewed with several schools here in Denver. Everybody has their opinions about one school vs another. I have to say, however, I went with my gut feeling and weighed many other factors when I decided to register ...
DanaS replied to adventuregirl's topic in Colorado
Hello again! thought you disappeared there for a minute! So glad things are working out for you and that you will be at DSON!! I can't wait til October. I'm already buying books and stuff (I know I'm probably buying the wrong ones but I just can'...