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1. Quit telling me about yourself. I don't care. As a matter of fact, I don't even like you! 2. Quit gossiping to me. You are making it extremely difficult for me to keep my New Year's Resolution of not kicking people in the shins "accidentally". 3. ...

I was told by a telemetry nurse during a clinical rotation that I should take the EMT Basic during the summer. I really wanted to take it but I am so burnt out on school right now I'm not even considering summer school. If I were you, I would definit...

You want the details of my class? My section had about 30 students. Within the first few weeks, one of the guys dropped out because he thought we weren't being taught enough. I happen to agree with him but I didn't have any other options. Two studen...

I'm waiting for ATT, too (PN). The assistant director at our school said that the earliest we should even hope for is June 1. We graduated May 10 but finals were on the 13th. Congrats on your graduation! Are you trying Suzanne's plan? I'm working on ...

If you look hard enough you can find scholarships in the oddest places. Lydia's Uniforms offers a scholarship, check their website. You can also check your school student nurse association. Have you checked with local businesses in your area? You can...

I think the LPN option depends on your state BON. My advice is to find a job working around nurses while you wait to get readmitted to the program. I'm sorry that happened to you but in the meantime figure out what you can change about yourself and y...

There are so many nursing schools in our area that we only got 2 days of clinical working up from 6 hr days to 8 hrs. Then we had to share the floor with other nursing schools sometimes so it was a rare occasion that we were able to take 2 pts. This ...

Our instructor has been telling us for the last two weeks to be prepared for OB clinicals because we will be doing assessments on mom and baby and cervical checks every time we have the opportunity. I'm in an LPN program, is this really something I n...

Define cheating, not for us but for yourself. In my opinion, what you did wasn't cheating. The fact is that someone else was cheating and it affected you but you didn't do anything wrong. I agree that it messes with your head and then you don't know...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has used the review books and DVDs from ATI. I just got some from ebay and I hope they are going to be helpful. It also comes with Ready Set RN. If anyone knows anything about this stuff, please let me know. I'm...

We were required to have a gait belt with us at all times because it was considered part of our uniform. That being said, I brought it with me every day but just left it in my car or bag because every patient had their own, even in the hospitals. One...

If you ebay, this would be a good time for you to sell. There have only been a few to bid on over the last month and I think they all have quite a few bids. So, were the DVDs that boring?!!!

Don't forget Pharmacology w/study guide and mental health nursing. The books are expensive but don't forget about the fun stuff you get to buy like bandage scissors, gait belt, lab coat, stethoscope and pen light.

Congratulations on getting into nursing school. I remember how excited I was last summer, probably like you are now. I am finished with all my classes now and just waiting to take my final and finish up clinicals. Then NCLEX-PN. If you are anything l...

Talk about a kick in the ego! :sstrs: I agree with another poster, though. Find a quick updo for your hair add a little color to your cheeks or lips. It won't change your look too much and won't take much time. Then you can say that you did what they...

Find senior students that might want to sell their books cheap. You could put up a flyer at your school in the nursing building or nursing section. I found my A and P book at the Salvation Army store for $2! It was $140 for the used version at the bo...

Hi everyone, How did you choose your school? I have narrowed down my list to 2 schools in my area. They are both completely different. What questions do I need to ask myself and the schools in order to decide which is best for me? I am leaning towar...

Thanks grad*student. I think one thing I overlooked was how I feel on campus. I feel awkward looking at grad schools right now but I have to have my application for RN to MSN in to one of the schools by August of this year.:grn: Your post helped, tha...

We have a 9 month program divided into 3 quarters with class on Mondays from 8-3:30 and clinicals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7-2pm or 2-9pm. I think this is the first year that they squished all the classes in on one day. It isn't working out ve...

I really need some help with documentation. During clinical, my instructor would tell me to write more and be more descriptive but never gave me any guidelines or expectations. I will graduate--God willing--in 8 weeks and I am so excited and am reall...

Good Luck!

I can't remember everything either. What helps me the most is knowing why the s/s are related to the disease. When I understand why it happens it stays in my mind. For some reason, flashcards aren't very helpful for me.

I will finish my LPN program in a few weeks. I can't believe I am almost finished! The time goes by so quickly and you will be amazed at how much information you will have in you head by the middle of the first semester. Be prepared for anything. The...

There are parenting related ND, impaired parenting, interrupted family processes, compromised family coping, ineffective role performance, that can be related to history of substance abuse, history of being abused, history of mental illness, unplann...

LPN/LVN student section is a good idea. Thanks. I just want to say hello my fellow LPN students. I have a general question. Do you feel your classes covered enough content? Our classes are finished in 6 weeks and we have never covered anything about ...