I have my first clinical next week and I'm on the ICU stepdown floor. I do not feel like I'm ready for this yet! Is this normal?? I passed all my checkoffs fine and have good grades in class but I don't feel ready to start on real patients...any tips...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
Kim- Thanks for the tips!! I was looking at two different stethescopes--would either work? http://www.allheart.com/littmannlwt.html http://www.allheart.com/2200-16.html Should I go ahead and buy them or just wait until class starts? I also noticed...
I got a Palm for Christmas and was wondering what software I need for nursing school/clinicals. Will it be the same for every school or should I just wait until I get in school? Thanks for the help!
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students
My mom is getting me a PDA for Christmas but I don't know what kind to tell her to get. I need it to be compatible with a MAC computer. Also, what software would you reccommend and where should I buy it? This Thread it so helpful!! Thanks!! I also he...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
Has anyone completed their physical for school yet?? I went yesterday and had to have FOUR shots, and I have to go back tomorrow and get another one they forgot about!!! If you haven't looked at your physical form yet you may want to start--you have ...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
If anyone is needing to get a CPR class, St. Jude is having one on Sat., Dec. 2nd at 1:00. The cost is $40/cash (you get your card on the spot-no waiting) and the certification is good for 2 years. They only have 3 spots left (the max they can have i...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
I'll look into the Olive Branch YMCA-I would like to go ahead and get it out of the way! You have a great schedule. I have the 8:00 Nur.I--We'll see how well I do leaving the house at 6:30 a.m.!!! The day care will let me bring them 1/2 days the wee...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
I'm taking Nur.1 @ 8, pharm. on mon. @12 and A&P2 & lab! I'm so excited and nervous!!! I have to leave my kids (ages 2 & 4) in day care for the first time. It will be a hard adjustment but I know it will be worth it! See in Jan.!!
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students
Hi! I'm Stephanie. I'm 25 years old, married for 5 1/2 years, we have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. I just found out that I have been accepted into the Nursing program at Northwest Community College for Spring '07. I am so excited!! I would love to ...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
I had a friend that's waiting for a letter too call on Wednesday and they told her they finished some letters on Tues. and would send out the rest on Thursday. They said we should receive the letter no later than Tues. next week.
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
For those of you already in nursing school-any tips to prepare ourselves for what's to come? What is the one thing you said "Man, I wish I would have known that before I started?"
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
I don't know what the average score that gets in is but when I found out my score the lady told me the average score was a 66. Now I'm even more anxious about that letter! Do they send a letter to everyone, even if you don't get in?
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to Christian Marie's topic in Mississippi
You should take Statistics online through NW with **** It's an easy class & All homework, tests, and even the final are open book online. She is great with giving you grace if you need a little extra time too. The reading assignments in the book ...
RNStudent&Momof2 replied to glaze78's topic in Mississippi
Yeah, I called the other day and they told me the same thing. I have a 24 on ACT, 76 on NET, and 4.0 GPA. I am so anxious to get the letter!!! Are you taking classes now? What are you taking?