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  1. Nervous about starting nursing school

    Study in many different ways. In my class right now, what I found works for me is that I will read/skim(depending on how much content) my chapters, then go through and skim abd write notes on...
  2. Nervous about starting nursing school

    To add to that. Study in your classes so you know the information and understand it well! You will have to apply it, whether that be in another nursing course , the NCLEX, or when you
  3. Nervous about starting nursing school

    You got this! Nursing students aren't all 18 year olds straight from high school! There are a lot of non-traditional students. Age is not a factor. Lifestyle is. Make sure you're prepared and aren't...
  4. Why is A&P so hard?

    When people take A&P, a lot of them haven't had much background on any body system or how the body works (at least as in depth as A&P goes). Taking A&P is like taking a foreign language on...
  5. RN to BSN?

    a lot of hospitals offer tuition reimbursement if that is what you are worried about. just do your research. you probably wont get 100% but depending on what you are doing now, you probably will get a...
  6. What should I do?

    The time that it will take you to finish any additional or different prereqs for a different school that offers a two year program, and the time it will take you to apply and get accepted, you are...
  7. In-state or out-of-state? Just curious. I am VERY interested in Vanderbilt's graduate
  8. Pharmacology

    How are you taking pharm at the end of your program. Pharm is a weed out course, and its essential information to have throughout the program. You don't just learn about how drugs work at the
  9. Amazon Textbook Rentals?

    It's super easy, as long as you remember to return them. Just write the date on your calendar. At the end of the semester, just go back into your orders on amazon and there will be a button to print...
  10. Fall semester classes '17

    I'll be in my second semester of my associate degree nursing courses! :) The first half of my semester will be Mother-Baby theory, lab, and clinical, Then the second half will be Med-Surg 1 theory,...
  11. I just want to give a little advice as far as study habits. Some people may think this is good and some may not, so take it with a grain of salt. IF your classes are set up like this (which most are)...
  12. Does A and P II require you to dissect an animal?

    We had human cadavers in my A&P course. All classes are
  13. Flu shot for nursing school

    Make sure you get in contact with someone from the nursing department and explain your situation!! It seems like a little thing but if they say you need it, and you don't have one of the requirements,...
  14. This is going to be my first clinical in the hospital setting. It starts this fall. Anything I should research ahead of time? Any tips? Any advice is appreciated, thanks
  15. "Nursing of the Childbearing Family" Clinical

    Thank you! I appreciate the response :) do you have any readings to suggest that would be helpful? Any major concepts you can point
  16. New grads & CNA experience

    A huge handful of the nurses on my floor started out as techs on my floor. Even if you don't want to stay on the floor you are on now, applying internally for a position will be easier for you now....
  17. What is your dream job?

    This first one isn't necessarily my dream job, but it is definitely where I want to start out. I am a tech right now going through nursing school and I work on a PCU mainly designated for strokes....
  18. And be prepared with references, and a letter of recommendation can't hurt either. :) If you have interest in furthering your career (nursing?), let them
  19. Do you have any other experience that you could offer? I know it takes more than JUST this, but know how to market yourself! I got a job in a hospital as a PCT without direct patient care experience,...
  20. 12.75 plus some for evening shift and weekends so between 13-14 in
  21. Taken seriously?

    Yes, some people view LTC as a joke, but probably far less people than you believe. It is important that we have people who work in LTC and I believe it takes a special type of person. Someone with a...
  22. Is financial aid worthless?

    Financial aid is FAR from worthless. It is the only reason I am able to afford school. I am 25, still considered a dependent until next year. I've been receiving financial aid at my community college...