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  1. scholarship$$ in exchange for services after graduation?

    bananimal replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

    After I read caliotter3's post, I should add that the hospital I have my loan from is one of the biggest and best in the area-- I've gone through several educational programs through the college...

  2. Nursing School Must Haves??

    bananimal replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    Index cards (the big ones) -- I rewrite all my lecture notes onto them ( the important stuff ) so I can bring them wherever I go. I will also write out my "to do" lists on them to easily bring with me...

  3. scholarship$$ in exchange for services after graduation?

    bananimal replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

    They are usually called "forgivable loans." I am getting one through one of the local hospitals; for every $5,000 you are loaned, you have to commit working for them for 1 year. It is a win, win...

  4. Your most valuable book

    bananimal replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    We also use Lewis' Medical-Surgical Nursing-- it's a GREAT book; and the accompanying study guide is good as well. BUT it is very focused on RN roles and interventions; and it may be a little bit out...

  5. Test in 2 weeks-need help on what to study

    bananimal replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    You could get a NCLEX study book like Saunders Comprehensive review and pick out the chapters relating to what you're studying and read the outlines and do the practice questions. I have two books...

  6. Pinning Ceremony Songs

    bananimal replied to audiedani's topic in General Students

    Although it might be a little juvenile, I really like the idea of "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus for

  7. Renin Angiotensin System?

    bananimal replied to jellybean_22's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is the website that gave me that 'aha! i get it!' moment last semester when studying this. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch022/ch022a.html Scroll down to the diagram that has numbered...

  8. If I get my LPN will I be able to find a job??

    bananimal replied to Kristy205's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why not go straight into an RN program? Does it make sense to spend the money on LPN schooling AND RN schooling if you ultimately want to be an

  9. What grade is "passing" in your nursing school??

    bananimal replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Students

    77

  10. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good job! and good

  11. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good luck! I hope you got the study guide to study from. The program is great, I'm loving it, but it's a lot of work/stress.. but in a good way.

  12. STCC Nursing Fall 2009

    bananimal posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello! I just received my acceptance package to STCC for the fall of 2009. I am kinda shocked I actually made it in! Just wanted to see if there were anyone else on this forum who got in.

  13. STCC Nursing Fall 2009

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i don't think it says the clinical times yet, i think she said we were getting that info tomorrow or the next day? to get the lab schedule, go to course documents, and its the file called "clinical...

  14. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It's okay, no harm done (: Yes I definitely understand where you are coming from.. about watching what I write here. I don't particularly mind in this situation, because she volunteered that...

  15. STCC Nursing Fall 2009

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah! I saw the traffic advisory.. I think I'm going to take a ride up there the way they suggest so I can be prepared for tomorrow, since I don't really know the area very well and only really know...

  16. STCC Nursing Fall 2009

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah its new. Just for Lot 1 I

  17. STCC Nursing Fall 2009

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was in there yesterday picking up my scan card and I heard the parking person tell the woman in front of me that you can pretty much park anywhere for the first week of school, as they won't be...

  18. STCC 2010?

    bananimal replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Cheating is not allowed.. and surely grounds for some sort of punishment. She should have kept it to herself, but by verbalizing it to everyone in our English class as if she were proud of it-- she's...

  19. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    bananimal posted a topic in General Students

    I have a kinda weird/random question. I start nursing school on Tuesday and I am planning to work my retail job throughout school. I am constantly getting cuts and scrapes and other injuries on my...

  20. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    Yeah not in the book (or its possible I missed it..) but I'm sure they will clarify everything in

  21. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    We were given readings to do over the summer prior to the start of class-- so I read all about infection control and gloves and other barriers.. but not once did it mention anything about us having...

  22. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    bananimal replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    Yes I did not mean wear the same gloves all day! I meant anytime I'm coming in contact with a patient. Thank you for the

  23. taking out a loan for school am I wrong

    bananimal replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    There are many different kinds of loans. Mine was paid directly to me. I got mine through Wells Fargo. Their Education Connection

  24. Clinical Simulation Nursing Labs: What Are They Like?

    bananimal replied to madden52's topic in General Nursing

    I am blessed to go to a school with an incredibly well developed Sim Lab.. Students and Professors come from all over to see and use it. Our patients breathe, speak, bleed, have fevers, have babies,...

  25. Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    bananimal replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in General Students

    HAHAHA. I was wondering why I couldn't hear anything on my new steth that got rave reviews.. thought it was my hearing. Good thing I opened this thread LOL. A little turn, and I can hear everything (:...