WDWpixieRN

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  1. I'm starting to think that all Professors are nutcases (long)

    WDWpixieRN replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm not sure where you got your definition of "professor", and to be honest, i don't know what would actually constitute the correct use of this word. i would, however, caution you against referring...

  2. Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    WDWpixieRN replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the younger students in my nursing program work at least part-time. Some actually work full-time most weeks (overnights, weekends, etc.). I don't think it will hurt your friends to start...

  3. Math

    WDWpixieRN replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeahthat: This was a point I was getting ready to make....you HAVE to have that good foundation of basic algebra to get through a nursing program and be a safe nurse for your patients. If you need...

  4. Missing Clincials??

    WDWpixieRN replied to jewelsg627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    have you tried calling the school now to get an idea if there are even saturday clinical hours? my school runs m - fri -- period. my weekends are my own, but i understand each college has its own...

  5. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    WDWpixieRN replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    I think the experience would be great for someone who has had no healthcare exposure and wants to feel more comfortable in this environment. I probably could've benefitted to some degree by doing...

  6. Applying to Children's Mercy....

    WDWpixieRN replied to whitk87's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck Whitney!! I am a student in the St. Louis area, and just from previous experiences applying online with companies both health-related and non-health related (business world), my experience...

  7. Location Suggestions

    WDWpixieRN replied to Medic15251's topic in Travel

    You might have seen this, but it sounds like JUST what I had in mind:

  8. Location Suggestions

    WDWpixieRN replied to Medic15251's topic in Travel

    I don't know anything from a traveling nurse perspective, but Oregon and Washington have some beautiful areas along their coasts and I believe the temps are much cooler. One of the most beautiful...

  9. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    WDWpixieRN replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    I'm still in school and have been watching the MO threads....apparently here in the St. Louis area, we're starting at about $18/hour. So I'm thinking these wages sound GREAT!! Of course, our...

  10. scared of final!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Students

    We are down to one test before the final....I have calculated my grade based on a decent passing grade on this last test, which has helped me determine how much weight my final will have on my...

  11. Lack of organization in my school:(

    WDWpixieRN replied to kasia2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seriously, I'm wasn't trying to nitpick and whatever I think about your writing is irrelevant in the long run. My only point is that how you write conveys an image to the reader, whether that's an...

  12. The responsiblities...how do you do it?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jenso79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think working as a CNA will help give you that confidence you feel you lack right now and will also expose you to the "how" this is done in a medical setting. At the worst, you will find out...

  13. Lack of organization in my school:(

    WDWpixieRN replied to kasia2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what they did at my community college. I would have been over the 5-year mark by the time I applied for the nursing program, so I was told to take A&P I as my biology would count as the...

  14. Am I over reacting?

    WDWpixieRN replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your writing is concise, spelled correctly, and punctuated pretty decently. I took regular Comp I with a "very interesting" instructor who had us just do a lot of introspective type of writing....and...

  15. Info On Sanford Brown

    WDWpixieRN replied to buickroadmaster2003's topic in General Nursing

    Truly, there are some great colleges in this area of the country....if you're in the St. Louis area, check in to the St. Louis, Jefferson, and St. Charles Community Colleges to see if they do a bridge...

  16. I'm 17 and I need some advice! please!

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nati213's topic in California Nursing

    I think that it's very important to take the information about schools often giving preference or maybe even a 'guarantee' of admission if you take prereqs there some important consideration. In a...

  17. Info On Sanford Brown

    WDWpixieRN replied to buickroadmaster2003's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search in allnurses (above in the yellow bar) and look for other threads about SB. Biggest concern is the amount of money and time you'll spend with this company, only to find out that a lot of...

  18. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    WDWpixieRN replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    Already in my second semester, I can see where there's a ton of stress on this job....already I wonder why I hated working in my desk job in IT....oh, it was the hours, the stupid paperwork that took...

  19. First Med Error

    WDWpixieRN replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    SIX patients!! Oh, jeepers.....I'm stressing over two needy ones that I'll have tomorrow!! I struggle with clinicals, too....and have a good GPA....the whole feeling like I'm "bothering" a pt is...

  20. New Chamberlain Student

    WDWpixieRN replied to HAPPYNPROUD's topic in General Nursing

    No, I attend a cc here in town, but I wish you the

  21. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    WDWpixieRN replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    Your post is precisely the reason I avoided getting a CNA or PCT job before starting school. I was petrified of having exactly the experience you mention. We have a number of students in our class...

  22. First Med Error

    WDWpixieRN replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    I had a med error mid-semester....won't go in to details, but it was noted in my mid-semester review and will carry on to my final eval. My instructor's take on it -- "You are a STUDENT nurse. You...

  23. Ever feel like this...?

    WDWpixieRN replied to bisson's topic in General Students

    Good luck and let me know how you manage this....some of the "adults" (read: my kids) verbalize this thought, but have a hard time with the follow-through...Mom, however, is getting much better at...

  24. Torn and Discouraged

    WDWpixieRN replied to wugfun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lots of good suggestions here....I would HIGHLY suggest since you don't have kids, that you concentrate on eliminating as many prereqs and coreqs and anything else you can get done outside of the...

  25. Anxiety much?

    WDWpixieRN replied to jewelsg627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i will just say that what i've seen in my class so far is that the "students formerly known as 'a' students" are not the ones flunking out....they might not be "a" students anymore and are working...