bitter_betsy

bitter_betsy BSN

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  1. Pharm before Micro?

    bitter_betsy replied to Eppersonar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on if you like math or not. Stats is NOT math. Stats is some English majors joke on math. The first 2/3 of stats is understandable from a math mind, however the last portion of the class...

  2. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    bitter_betsy posted a topic in General Students

    Earlier today I saw someone recommend that a student purchase a nursing diagnosis book. I have searched the forum and can't find a recommendation from the last couple years. Can someone please...

  3. Rant*I hope I'm never their patient

    bitter_betsy replied to xtina334's topic in General Students

    Even if someone has a test bank they still had to memorize those questions and answers - they were still learning. Taking short cuts - yes. Is it right? I don't know. There are multiple tests and...

  4. Ethics paper ideas PLEASE!

    bitter_betsy replied to naughtyCAUTI's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like your original topic and hope you ran with it. I can imagine that pain management in addicts has a special set of issues. Formerly married to an alcoholic (and subsequent drug abuser when...

  5. Nursing School

    bitter_betsy replied to Ava96's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Seriously this is a stressor for me too. I can wear dirty pants and shirts, but no way will I even attempt to wear dirty undies. I need "daytime" and "nighttime" panties and socks are currently...

  6. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    bitter_betsy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    So I was once a restaurant manager and responsible for hiring new servers. Interviewee shows up to fill out application without a pen. She politely asked me for a pen and I said no - I won't be...

  7. Father of 4 trying to get through nursing school and working as fast as humanly possible

    bitter_betsy replied to adamwatts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fast is not always the answer. In addition attending any sort of ABSN program while working is difficult at best, especially if you are trying to provide for and spend any time at all with your...

  8. Accidental Pregnancy

    bitter_betsy replied to m2038's topic in General Students

    God always has a plan. Always. God's plan may not match up with your plan, and it may not make sense to you in the present, but over time it will all become crystal clear. You are nearly done with...

  9. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    bitter_betsy replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    I have 4.... does that count? I have a giant ink printer (can print like 17x21 on it), have a normal laser that I refill toner on and a normal inkjet that I can refill ink on. Also have a color...

  10. Acing anatomy- what makes muscles so hard?

    bitter_betsy replied to Socal_amt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok - so we use Pearson and pearson has this cool application that is included with the yuck stuff that you have to do. I don't know what book you use - but muscles are muscles. This is the previous...

  11. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    bitter_betsy replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    I just want to thank all of you for responding!! These are great

  12. Two PRN jobs or one full time

    bitter_betsy replied to AJA0112's topic in Nursing Career

    I am still in school - but I have plenty of experience being a single mom. I spent YEARS worrying about how I was going to make ends meet. She had health insurance because of her father, but I...

  13. 2nd job?

    bitter_betsy replied to Name9335's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a server. So many people snub their nose at serving jobs. When you find the right home with the right people, you can make bank. Last week I worked only Sat / Sun and made over $800. Typically...

  14. How long should prereqs take?

    bitter_betsy replied to taurnxkd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems like the flip side to this is that if you plan to get a BSN, you will already have some of the required credits to get there. Typically you need 60 hours of undergrad "stuff" in order to get...

  15. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    bitter_betsy replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    You know - what kind? Someone in a shoe store told me this, so I purchased some short ones because I wait tables now. When I get off shift (usually 12ish hours) my legs above the socks are all...

  16. Whats in your bag?

    bitter_betsy posted a topic in General Students

    Ok - so I'm in the market for a new bag. Schlepping these books across campus is rough. A friend of mine has a wheelie back-pack. I have a regular backpack and a supplemental messenger bag for lab...

  17. Whats in your bag?

    bitter_betsy replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    I appreciate everyone's comments!! I guess we each have to find our way, but right now these Anatomy books are ridiculously

  18. Considering dropping out of BSN Program

    bitter_betsy replied to foreverprenursing's topic in General Students

    What does your planner look like - and how do you use it?? Looking

  19. Whats in your bag?

    bitter_betsy replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    This is actually what I'm considering - but I don't want to look like a weirdo pulling a suitcase along!! No - really - I didn't get kicked out of my house - I own it. These aren't my clothes - its...

  20. Starting my 40th year

    bitter_betsy replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe its because I've been alive just over 40 years and I'm just starting my nursing journey - but I see a little anxiety when working in the NICU as a good thing. Forty years is a long time to do...

  21. I failed a science class

    bitter_betsy replied to Jesbrossard's topic in General Students

    It really depends on the school. One school I'm applying to averages ALL your classes (even if you got a D in basket weaving it lowers your overall GPA) and you must have a 3.0 overall to even be...

  22. Medical Insurance

    bitter_betsy replied to ashley_bird's topic in General Students

    One of the schools I'm applying to is an ABSN and you have to sign an agreement that you will not work - and if they catch you working you are booted. That program is 3 semesters and starts in the...

  23. Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    bitter_betsy replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was thinking.... food. Food at each shift that doesn't get gross when cold. Many times grocery stores will donate. I know it isn't quite as fun but meals are ALWAYS appreciated...

  24. School closures...

    bitter_betsy replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I am so sorry to hear this for you and your kids. My daughter went to a Montessori school and I am so thankful for it. She transferred to an IB school for elementary and then I homeschooled her from...

  25. Failing math despite all efforts!

    bitter_betsy replied to niknaknurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you be more specific as to why you aren't understanding? It would also be helpful to know what type of learner you are (do you learn by listening, writing, seeing, doing???) Maybe we can offer...