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  1. Is it even possible to NOT work during nursing school?

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in General Students

    While I fully respect it is possible TO work, is there anyone here who chose not to work during their program? How did you make it

  2. Overall GPA

    djksjdalksjf replied to taylorvonritter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school only counts what you give them. For example, if I have all my pre reqs done with straight As, but I got a D in my second Anatomy class, they can't use it against my GPA if I don't put it on...

  3. Is it even possible to NOT work during nursing school?

    djksjdalksjf replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    I have worked as a CNA! Definitely helped me with the bedside aspect, along with full comfort when seeing people naked! Lol! I had to leave that job though because I was miserable. (Not due to the...

  4. Is it even possible to NOT work during nursing school?

    djksjdalksjf replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    I have worked as a CNA! Definitely helped me with the bedside aspect, along with full comfort when seeing people naked! Lol! I had to leave that job though because I was miserable. (Not due to the...

  5. Missing nursing program deadline

    djksjdalksjf replied to hazel20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is going to take me an extra YEAR before I can apply for my nursing program because of one class (when I took chem). You can work the semester you have to wait, and maybe even save some

  6. I quit my job as a CNA

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was hired as a nursing assistant at the nursing home I did my CNA clinicals. I worked there for almost 3 months before becoming miserable. A lot of it had to do with management and coworkers. That...

  7. What are your thoughts on the idea of it taking four years to be an RN?

    djksjdalksjf replied to Guest878640's topic in General Students

    Even a 2 year adn program could potentially take 4 years due to prerequisites and

  8. I'm kind of afraid I'm going to lose a new friend?

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm taking anatomy and physiology now, and a couple of girls in my class have started a study group, and they invited me! I'm new to the area plus I have a baby so making friends has been really...

  9. Starting CNA clinicals, and now I am unsure if I want to continue on this path.

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in General Students

    I began my pre reqs last spring. After having my daughter, I began to dream of becoming a labor and delivery nurse. After her time spent in the hospital, I even considered pediatrics. I truly felt I...

  10. Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    djksjdalksjf replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE

  11. My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    djksjdalksjf replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I have two full sleeves on my arms and I will typically wear a long sleeve shirt under my scrub top or wear a light hoodie when I'm at work. (I get super cold, anyway). I love my tattoos, and it's...

  12. Becoming obsessive about my grades

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WARNING: VENTING lol Up until now, I haven't taken any of my science pre-reqs for my nursing program. I have everything else done, and have a 4.0 (in nursing pre-reqs, I got a B in chemistry and...

  13. Becoming obsessive about my grades

    djksjdalksjf replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks girl! A part of my anxiety I guess is how much time I've already wasted in school because I had no direction. Now that I have a direction I want to GO GO GO. I'm definitely excited to learn...

  14. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    djksjdalksjf replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Went to do a BP and set my stethoscope down while I put on the cuff, lost it in the residents sheets! I told her I'd lose my head if it weren't attached to my shoulders, she had a good laugh at my...

  15. Are we a dime a dozen?

    djksjdalksjf replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dear lord I hope she didn't get in until she got a few more "old people

  16. Any guys in L&D

    djksjdalksjf replied to al3x117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since I'm only a nursing student, I'll comment as a mother. I would have been INCREDIBLY uncomfortable with a male nurse during delivery. Maybe it could be considered sexist to think, but some of...

  17. What type of nurses work regular hours?

    djksjdalksjf replied to Emendoza01's topic in General Students

    School nurse perhaps? I can't think of a field that's m-f only where there is room for much advancement though,

  18. Real books vs ebooks

    djksjdalksjf replied to Polly Peptide's topic in General Students

    If it won't break the bank, REAL BOOKS. Actually, even if it will break the bank. I went for the free e-book for my chemistry class last term, even though the real book was only $50. My internet went...

  19. Can getting one F grade on your gpa ruin your chances into getting into nursing school?

    djksjdalksjf replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    You will probably ha e to

  20. Applying for licensure and to take the state boards

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in General Students

    On my application for licensure, I am being asked if I have any physical or mental impairment that might prevent me from performing my duties as a CNA. I was " diagnosed " with depression as a...

  21. Dating a fellow nursing school classmate

    djksjdalksjf replied to adamastor's topic in General Students

    When I was still working at a jewelry store, I sold a wedding set to a young couple who met in nursing school. ;-) :-)

  22. Oregon Pre-nursing student in need of reassuring words

    djksjdalksjf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm frustrated because I'm 22, I have almost all of my prerequisites done, but won't be able to apply to my program this year due to not having the first A&P (it's only offered once a year and my...

  23. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    djksjdalksjf replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a resident known for escaping, he thinks he needs to go to work. he will nonchalantly roams the halls until no one is looking and he will bolt (he's in a wheelchair but he is fast!) one time he...

  24. Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    djksjdalksjf replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    By The time I have completed nursing school, I will have had over three years experience as a CNA. Would you say that that would improve my bedside

  25. Advice?

    djksjdalksjf replied to KayeC's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not to discourage becoming an LPN, but why not an RN? I'm 22, I'll be 23 when I apply for my schools nursing program and I will always be 24 when I get in. I also have a baby! I struggled a lot with...