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  1. Already failed three exams in one class! Help!

    CFnDogs replied to mistirenestone's topic in General Students

    The dreaded SATA. Look at them as true/false. Ignore the other answers, and take them ONE AT A

  2. Nursing Student and Working Fulltime

    CFnDogs replied to NurseJu19's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I only see this being possible in maybe some ADN programs. It would be physically impossible in my ABSN program. There are quite literally not enough hours in the day. Anyway, I would...

  3. VERY First Clinical

    CFnDogs replied to Gemini616's topic in General Students

    I remember my first clinical, I too had a positive experience. Remember that not EVERY day will live up to your "expectations". Some days you will feel like a rockstar, others might leave you feeling...

  4. I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    CFnDogs replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    I spent my first 3 clinicals with a CNA. I found the experience to be extremely valuable. CNA skills are also nursing responsibilities. It is extremely important that students learn these skills...

  5. Expensive stethoscope for student?

    CFnDogs replied to hellofish's topic in General Students

    I have a master cardiology and nobody had "judged" me for it. I had no idea what it "was", my father bought it for me as a gift BEFORE I started my program. My husband has the same stethoscope (he's...

  6. Tips on makeup during clinicals?

    CFnDogs replied to Pacific Nurse's topic in General Students

    What an extremely offensive/unprofessional request. Was the instructor joking? We were advised to keep a "neat" appearance: shoes clean, scrubs not wrinkled, hair clean and tied out of our faces,...

  7. So excited to start nursing school! How to prepare this summer?

    CFnDogs replied to dancergirl27's topic in General Students

    I have the Saunders book, and as a first semester ABSN student, I have to say it's a great tool! It wasn't super relevant until about halfway through this semester, but I use it as a supplement to my...

  8. Did you read all of the assigned readings in nursing school ?

    CFnDogs replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    In my program, an A is a 94-100, A- is 91-93. A 78 is

  9. Tips for dealing with 4 kids, a husband and a household during nursing school?

    CFnDogs replied to Mkakids's topic in General Students

    I don't personally have kids, but many of my cohort do. Several of them have mentioned a weekly cleaning service (or bi weekly even) to get the "bulk" of the cleaning done, and the rest is manageable...

  10. So excited to start nursing school! How to prepare this summer?

    CFnDogs replied to dancergirl27's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't recommend studying too far ahead/reading too much into it, you won't have the context and you might end up spinning your wheels. Enjoy your time off. Take care of your health (get your...

  11. How many hours would you work taking 14 credits?

    CFnDogs replied to Skippy97's topic in General Students

    It's really going to depend on you. When I was in my first degree taking similar courses, I tended to work 30-50 hours a week between my paid work and unpaid

  12. Did you read all of the assigned readings in nursing school ?

    CFnDogs replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    It depends on the class/subject matter. I wasn't expecting this, but I actually find it useful to read my Pharmacology chapters. I'm not sure if it's because I enjoy pharm, or because the book is...

  13. Help! Desperately seeking advice before I turn my life upside down!

    CFnDogs replied to Tempest626's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oof, doesn't seem like there is really a "right" or "wrong" answer here. How long ago did you graduate, and how much time have you spent teaching? Do you believe that your debt load is contributing to...

  14. Path as a prereq/no pharm

    CFnDogs replied to Alexis_chiane's topic in General Students

    You're right, most of us feel that way! I have never heard of patho as a prerequisite. Are you in the US? I have seen some schools allow some students take patho early if they have the grades and...

  15. Paying for second degree

    CFnDogs replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Make sure you still fill out your FAFSA, even if you have maxed out federal loans. Many scholarships cannot be awarded unless you have a current FAFSA on file. I am getting through school without...

  16. How do I calculate the five year rule?

    CFnDogs replied to ABBYSADIE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup, you need to contact the school. My school didn't have a rule (even though I took all my pre reqs in the last 2 years), but I know many do. Some programs are VERY strict on the rule, others may...

  17. Smoking

    CFnDogs replied to keebler1995's topic in General Students

    On a personal level? I really dislike smoking. I (knock on wood) haven't needed to be a pt in a hospital in a long time, but I could always tell when my nurse was a smoker. Made me gag. I have lots...

  18. ABSN degree limits options for advanced degrees, working abroad, etc?

    CFnDogs replied to green.tea's topic in General Students

    I have no idea WHY an ABSN would limit you. You are satisfying the requirements of a second bachelors degree. It's no different than going back to school for ANY second degree, except this is...

  19. USF ABSN 2017

    CFnDogs replied to crazydoglady89's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey sorry I never responded, usually I'm used to getting e-mail notifications but I think I turned them off. I ended up not getting my tops altered, even though they are bigger on me. My concern is...

  20. Advice on current situation

    CFnDogs replied to rock hopper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Regardless of whether or not the schools you apply to will look at the D in Micro, you NEED to retake that class. Other than that, your grades aren't too bad. Whether or not schools will consider...

  21. USF ABSN 2017

    CFnDogs replied to crazydoglady89's topic in Florida Nursing

    I ordered two sets of scrubs and picked them up. My top is really, really big! I think I'm going to need them altered. Yes, I think we will be wearing scrubs Tues/Thurs. I'm sure they will tell us...