BeachPrincess

BeachPrincess

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  1. All you A students

    BeachPrincess replied to BeachPrincess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you soooo much everyone for all the replies. I made all B's this semester and when I found out I had 92's in all classes I was upset. To know I'm this close to A's and cannot make them is heart...

  2. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    BeachPrincess replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I would tell them the following. 1. Be quiet and listen, you just might learn something. 2. Why are you telling a nurse of 25 years how to do her job when this is only your second semester of school?...

  3. Who is studying for finals?!

    BeachPrincess replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Students

    I have a pharm final Friday. Everything else is done, but for those who have hesi's. How do you study for

  4. I'm so tired!

    BeachPrincess replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    Your not alone. Im dog tired!!! These last three weeks have been so draining on my body. I will tell you to NOT drink red bull. I did at the beginning of this semester and it caused to many issues. I...

  5. Mean and Nasty consistently

    BeachPrincess replied to tamz04's topic in General Students

    I know where your coming from. Best advice my clinical instructor told me. You're not here for them, your here for the patient and yourself. Block them out, you will not be on that unit forever. When...

  6. Nurse Entrance Test

    BeachPrincess posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need help on what to study for the NET test. What are good books to purchase to prepare me?? How long do I need to prepare for the

  7. Any nursing students out there work at hospital while in school, studying at work?

    BeachPrincess replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on each facility. If you have a busy unit it would be hard. But a slow floor would be much easier

  8. How Much in Student Loans Do YOU Have?

    BeachPrincess replied to Brookes1129's topic in General Students

    I have 24K for now and have 4 semsters left in my bsn program. Private school is killing my pocket, but I have to admit I love my program. They are good to us.

  9. patient condition phone calls

    BeachPrincess replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Mary I have taken it upon myself to tell a family member who calls between 7-8 that the nurse is getting the assessment done, if you could call back later they will be able to give you a more accurate...

  10. patient condition phone calls

    BeachPrincess replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what your talking about, I am a unit sec and I am usually the person who transfers these calls to the nurses. Our floor has now instated a rule to all families that only one person can...

  11. No She/he Did Not!!!

    BeachPrincess replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she did not put the toe tag on a patients hand. Saw a tech do this at a hospital and could not believe

  12. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    BeachPrincess replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea!!!!! Brytanni, that is excellent. Congrats. I am astounded everyone, I received a second letter of acceptance today from my third choice school. WOO HOO!! Now I dont know which school to

  13. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    BeachPrincess replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to all who have received

  14. 8 months until graduation and I want to drop out!!

    BeachPrincess replied to KSU-SN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would think about what llg said as well. I am $25,000 in school loan debt and I start nursing school in January. It was a HARD road to get in, I am sure I will have days where I know I want to quit,...

  15. Nursing School Jitters?

    BeachPrincess replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count me in too Amy. I start the same day as you and I am jittery as ever. I hope we have orientation to calm my

  16. How many times were you rejected before you finally got that acceptance letter??!

    BeachPrincess replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to seven schools the first four rejected me. The fifth did not. Plus it was my first choice school. Don't give up, you will get

  17. Got in! and found out via e-mail

    BeachPrincess replied to MB37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :monkeydance: Congrats!

  18. Any past losers out there?

    BeachPrincess replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I partied hard all through high school as well. Barely, and I mean barely graduated. Turned 18 and worked until I started pre reqs for nursing school in summer 2005. Made good grades and applied to...

  19. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    BeachPrincess replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YEAH!!!! Phoenixfire!!! I am so happy for you and your best friend. It's one of the best feelings knowing your in!!

  20. Age you will/were graduated?

    BeachPrincess replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I will be 26 when I graduate spring 2010!!! Shoulda, woulda, coulda, but god had his reasons for making me wait, and I am ok with that!!! As long as I have RN behind my name, its ok with

  21. Waiting for acceptance/rejection tonight!!!

    BeachPrincess replied to cincin1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't give up!!! Keep going you will get in just remain persistent. "Chin up" as Charlotte's Web would say.

  22. Anyone else getting cold feet?

    BeachPrincess replied to NoviceRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I agree with you! After I found out this week and came down off cloud 9000, I was like "can I really do this, am I smart enough to get through?" You are not alone trust me.

  23. NET Exam

    BeachPrincess replied to bella143's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should purchase the net/hobet book from the people who designed the test. Go to www.eriworld.com and purchase it. I think its $28.00 and its does wonders. I just took mine and I scored excellent...

  24. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    BeachPrincess replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lmm1019 YEA!!!!!!!! I am so happy and excited for you. I knew you would get in sister!!! :balloons: I knew we could do it. Thank you to all who put up with me during this VERY unsteady time. We all...

  25. For all of us who are sweating bullets waiting on acceptance/rejection letters...

    BeachPrincess replied to phoenixfire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received my net test scores in the mail today and called the school to ask a question. Well she just came out and told me "congrats see you in January"!!! I am in to my first choice school...