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  1. My mom is an RN and advises me not to become one

    nursinglove30 replied to Jen385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I shadowed a nurse once during clinicals and she told me if I was her daughter, she would advice me to give up on nursing and pursue something else completely. In fact she said she is pushing her...

  2. How long should prereqs take?

    nursinglove30 replied to taurnxkd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second this post. Also keep in mind there may be some required prerequisite classes to the actual prerequisites themselves. See if your program allows it to take some of the prep classes during the...

  3. Trusting God In Nursing School

    nursinglove30 replied to SimpleeBee's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is very thoughtful OP. I am christian and would love to work at a faith based hospital one day. I use my faith to push forward. It's been hard, lots of friends withdrew, failed, repeating but I...

  4. What to study or know before nursing school?

    nursinglove30 replied to Broadstreetbully24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in your shoes last fall and if I really knew what was waiting for me, I would have just slept more and enjoyed myself. I now regret spending my summer "studying" things that didn't really make...

  5. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    nursinglove30 replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    Good light weight laptop, a dependable vehicle, containers for meal prep, jumbo size essentials like toilet papers, soaps, lotions, toothbrush, toothpaste and food. some cash for small treats like...

  6. Conflicting Dosage Calculation Information

    nursinglove30 replied to zynnnie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My bad OP, I was under the impression that your exam was MC. Hope the dean can help you pass the semester. Sending good vibes your way and please let us know how things work

  7. Conflicting Dosage Calculation Information

    nursinglove30 replied to zynnnie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This must be hard for you but as others have already said, you needed to read the instructions and follow them especially when you realized you got 333.3 and there was another option for 333. This is...

  8. Are student loans worth it???

    nursinglove30 replied to Wildflowerlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If getting out of smallville is what's important to you then I recommend travel nursing after you graduate. I can never recommend anyone to take out loans for any kind of degree. If you get a full...

  9. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    nursinglove30 replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    Incominnnnnnnggg!!!!! Quick, everyone take cover at the nurses

  10. Patient going to send nurse to Concentration Camps??

    nursinglove30 replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry OP and to other nurses going through this. I have to say that patient isn't confused or depressed due to hospitalization. He is just racist bigot which is kind of pathetic in 2018. You are doing...

  11. Any advice on how to study for NURSING SCHOOL???

    nursinglove30 replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Students

    OP keep us updated on how these tips were useful. Which ones worked for you and which ones didn't. How are you doing with exams and understanding of the

  12. Any advice on how to study for NURSING SCHOOL???

    nursinglove30 replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Students

    Hi OP congrats on making it so far. What I recommend is finding out what technique works for you. I am in my second semester and was struggling for the first half but now things are much much better...

  13. Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    nursinglove30 replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP just practice this phrase over and over again "sorry but I am just not comfortable with doing this." And say it with your most serious poker face ever. As student this has gotten me out of a lot of...

  14. Undecided between Nursing :(

    nursinglove30 replied to nick007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP to address someone directly for questions make sure to first click "quote" at the bottom right corner directly under the person's comment. As far as bedside nursing fears go, I want to tell you not...

  15. Nursing PreReqs

    nursinglove30 replied to mhite226's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you work with the psychology degree once you graduate? If that's the case then go ahead and obtain it, work part time with it while going to NS at a community college. I have to say if the...

  16. Undecided between Nursing :(

    nursinglove30 replied to nick007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP I think you can do this easily by going the nursing route and since you are still young it's even better. I can tell you they'll be a lot of need for you in public health. I know a nurse...

  17. Sleeping in the Closet?

    nursinglove30 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Lol@ this thread. OP just make sure there's good airflow in the closet. I too struggle with day sleep after working night (not in nursing yet) so have my pen and paper ready for these tips for when I...

  18. Nursing school Loans?

    nursinglove30 replied to princesspunch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Op as soon as you complete the application, it will generate an estimate of how much you are awarded based on your family contribution. Also look into nursing specific scholarships. My state has a...

  19. Nursing school Loans?

    nursinglove30 replied to princesspunch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP before you consider taking out loans please see what you can get for free before. -file Fafsa -Can mom watch your daughter -social services (have you considered looking into housing vouchers?...

  20. affordable apartment with rn salary

    nursinglove30 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I hear a lot of nurses moving away from south. Are you certain this will be beneficial for your

  21. Paying cash for lpn school?

    nursinglove30 replied to EMAJA2718's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Been in nursing school almost a year now and haven't seen an LPN in any of the facilities I go to for clinical. I really don't recommend giving away $10k cash to a program. What if you end up not...

  22. Average School Schedule Requirements

    nursinglove30 replied to broughden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think traditional child care will not work for you as you will have to commit a lot of hours commuting to class and most programs have 2 lecture days starting 8:00 am plus one clinical day start at...

  23. affordable apartment with rn salary

    nursinglove30 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Excellent idea. Good luck with

  24. What would you be in another life?

    nursinglove30 replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

    I am in nursing school and I love it and also love being at clinical and interact with patients but I ultimately have dreams of owning my own business and I want to go into poultry farming. In 20...

  25. Tips for older new student?

    nursinglove30 replied to wyofishgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since tuition is money coming out of your pocket, may be better to just go ahead and take the classes needed for the program. Nursing drains financially so don't invest in classes that are not really...