Fin1216

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1. Not sure what to do....

   Fin1216 posted a topic in General Students

   Ok, so I am feeling extremely confused, discouraged, and very desperate. I guess I just need a place to vent, and maybe to hear some words of encouragement or maybe some similar situations any of you have had. So here is the deal: I have a bachelor's...

2. How do you "keep up"?

   Fin1216 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

   I skim the chapters, but focus on my notes and the lecture powerpoints and the objectives. I typed a study guide from my notes, read over it several times over a few days and I made an 87.5 on the first exam. I found this works best for me. The first...

3. Why is nursing school so overwhelming?

   Fin1216 replied to Maya12's topic in General Students

   I felt the same way, I wanted to withdraw after the first day! Instead I took it one day at a time and now Im three weeks down. It is still a lot of work, but I dont feel as overwhelmed now as I did three weeks ago. And I bet it will be even better a...

4. What jobs did you do before nursing?

   Fin1216 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

   -babysat for church nursery -worked part time in radiology department filing, making appts, hanging films -CNA -Waitress for 2 weeks, ha! -ER ward clerk -Environmental lab analyst -Currently quality assurance analyst part time, and Im in nursing sc...

5. Benefits - I'm In Shock

   Fin1216 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

   Im in nursing school right now, but the company I work for (non-healthcare) gives 14 paid holidays, plus you get your birthday off with pay, 6 sick days, and up to 6 weeks vacation (depending on how many years you've worked there, basically you gain ...

6. Possible to take extra class per semester at another school during nursing program?

   Fin1216 replied to RnStudent2021's topic in General Students

   Organic chem and physics are no joke! I have a degree in biology, and you are correct that those fields arent well known for high paying jobs. Nursing school is no joke either though, I dont think I could handle taking Ochem or physics along with my ...

7. Juggling it all

   Fin1216 replied to minniebrown's topic in General Students

   I know how you feel! I started my first semester last week, and i have class four days a week and work on the weekends. Tuesday is my only day of no class/work, but I spend it reading and studying and trying to stay caught up. I had three crying melt...

8. Cancelation of student loans on nov. 15???

   Fin1216 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

   Lol, not true! Come on now, you didnt really believe that did you? Of course you didnt. :)

9. What do you so to relax from nursing school?

   Fin1216 replied to Dancingqueen94's topic in General Students

   Right now I am drinking some wine and watching tv. I srarted nursing school last Monday and I have class 4 days a week. I started a new job this weekend, today actually. I will only be working weekends, but after trying to look at my notes earlier, a...

10. First Week of Nursing School!!!!

    Fin1216 replied to shayleejoy's topic in General Students

    Today marks the end of my first week too...it was an overwhelming week for me. I am taking it one day at a time, which is keeping me from running away from nursing school at full speed! Haha!

11. Class of 2015

    Fin1216 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I had my orientation today. There are two book bundles totaling $1200, but I got all of my books online for a total of $260 (used). Well come to find out, there is an access code in one of the bundles (the bundle is $800), and the bookstore WILL NOT ...

12. Getting Married in School?

    Fin1216 replied to teletech111's topic in General Students

    I got married last summer, and wedding planning was like a second full-time job, ha! I wasnt in school, but my husband was working on his masters degree and he decided not to take any classes over the summer semester. I thought it was a good idea so ...

13. Which textbooks should I purchase or rent?

    Fin1216 replied to jhsu54's topic in General Students

    I rented 9 of my books and bought 3. I am very tight on money right now too. I rented my textbooks on skyo.com, the books are in good condition and shipping is fast and free! Also, I dont know which books I will need/ want to keep, but skyo gives you...

14. Nursing Orientation...

    Fin1216 replied to rmariee's topic in General Students

    I started out at a small community college straight out of high school, my mom came with me to my orientation. When I transferred to a large university, my dad came with me to my orientation. Now Im going back to school and my nursing program orienta...

15. Preparing for 1st semester...

    Fin1216 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I start my ASN program on Monday Aug 19th, and I have orientation this Friday. I am assuming we wont need to read anything prior to the first day, since we cannot access Blackboard till class starts, they have not mailed us a syllabus, and orientatio...