dreams2banurse

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1. What to expect for block 2 at GWCC?

   dreams2banurse replied to rocknaz's topic in General Students

   I am starting the accelerated program. I agree until we're done that is going to be the feeling. Question how long is the accelerated program?

2. What to expect for block 2 at GWCC?

   dreams2banurse replied to rocknaz's topic in General Students

   That's awesome to hear! I'll be commuting from Peoria also. I'm exciting just really nervous. Congrats on finishing your 1st block! Are you in the traditional program or accelerated?

3. What to expect for block 2 at GWCC?

   dreams2banurse replied to rocknaz's topic in General Students

   How did your block 1 go?? I start at GWCC on the 14!! :)

4. Gateway CC Bookstore Nursing Book Collection

   dreams2banurse replied to waitsover's topic in General Students

   No those 4 books are not included in the bundle. I don't know exactly how many books there are (I can check when I get home from work in the morning and let you know) but I got the bundle of ebooks and print then bought 3 of those 4 books separate, I...

5. CNA's: Please Read

   dreams2banurse replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in CNA/MA

   I have been a CNA for almost a year. I work in a Tele unit at a hospital and our CNAs can work day or night shift. I have worked full time 12 hour night shifts since June. I am starting Nursing school in 2 weeks so I will switch to POOL and only work...

6. How hard is it to become a nurse after starting a family?

   dreams2banurse replied to amirana1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   This is all good advice. I have a question too. Has anyone been pregnant during or had a baby while in the nursing program? If you have how did you do it?

7. Nursing school

   dreams2banurse replied to asprohar's topic in General Students

   I am also starting NS in Jan.. I am also nervous as I haven't been a student in almost 5 years. Question whats your guys' opinion on handwriting notes with binders and carrying books to class vs. using a laptop or Ipad? I haven't been in school for a...

8. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

   dreams2banurse replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

   I edited this post.. but what I mean by lazy is that it seems she refuses to do the work. She wants everything handed to her and the only way I can describe that is lazy. I'm not trying to be mean it's just that the negative attitude and refusal to c...

9. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

   dreams2banurse replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

   I understand you're not an auditory learner but what does that have to do with your ability to take your own notes and make your own powerpoints? If you're not an auditory learner, shouldn't you learn better by reading and taking your own notes? Havi...

10. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    dreams2banurse replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Why do you want everyone to hand you the answers to everything? Lazy maybe? I don't know but Nursing school is about working hard and yes having to actually research stuff to study... hell being a nurse is about working hard and not be spoon fed ever...

11. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    dreams2banurse replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is about trying to think like a nurse and its going to be hard.

12. Are any of you using an ipad with stylus to take notes?

    dreams2banurse replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Thank you for asking this question! I haven't been in school for a few years and when I was last in school we used pen and paper and sometimes took our laptops. I have a Mac laptop but I was contemplating getting an Ipad for when I start school in Ja...

13. MCCD Spring 2014 - Orientation packets

    dreams2banurse replied to mrsboots87's topic in Arizona

    mrsboots87- So I bought my nursing tote today and it consists of the stuff I believe we will need for lab. IV starting kits, lab draw stuff, sample cups, ppe stuff. All that good stuff. The bookstore is super helpful at Gateway. They said they should...

14. Gateway CC RN Program 2014

    dreams2banurse replied to dreams2banurse's topic in Arizona

    rocknaz- Awesome thank you!! I dont smoke at work or at school either it's more social, I just didn't know if there were any issues with the program or clinicals if there is nicotine in my system. And awesome that all helps so much to calm my anxiety...

15. Gateway CC Spring 2014 Accelerated RN Program

    dreams2banurse replied to Premiee82's topic in School Programs

    I am starting Jan 2014 accelerated too!!!!! I'm excited and nervous!! Congrats to all of us, we're finally starting! Can't wait to meet you guys. -mkernz I also live in the West Valley (Peoria) and I agree the drive should be fun.