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i have been working towards nursing school ever since graduating from high school 5 years ago.. getting pre-reqs out of the way, dealing with ever-changing requirements which forced me to change plans and wait even longer to apply to the nursing prog...

Let me put it this way.... my GPA on its way down a mountain at full speed. :-\ Passing is 76% in our school and honestly, it's the only thing I'm hoping to get. Anything above that is extras.

In a few years, it won't matter that you got a C on your exams. Seriously, not everyone tests well, it doesn't mean you don't know the material. Nursing tests are challenging and for a good reason ;-) If your passion is to become a nurse, wake up tom...

Could not agree more. I get that it's a great learning tool in a safe environment but seriously, I hate being judged. I hate being critiqued. And that's what this is. Ugh... I also almost always forget what I'm supposed to do right before I go into t...

Thank you all so much for your replies!! I will definitely look into the advice you've given me. :) And yep, I overthink all of the time. Argh! Thanks guys!

I realize saying "I'm a horrible test taker" is an excuse but it is true. LOL I find when I take nursing exams for lecture, I always have two answers that are left and end up making a guess as to which one is correct. Is there anyone that has been in...

We use HUGS... never had a problem with it. Never heard of the Kisses portion but it makes sense!

Omgosh for a second there I thought I was back in a nursing school lecture.

Totally the same thing in our unit too. I almost feel the L&D nurses think the PP nurses are slackers... and while there are definitely slackers (on both units), there's no need to assume the entire floor is. Both units have hard working nurses, ...

Yes ma'am, you sound just like me (minus having children)! I am currently in nursing school and will not settle for a job besides the one that I want after graduation. Yes, I've had numerous people tell me that I should start on a medical floor first...

Just wanted to say... right after anyone makes a mistake (whether it be as a nurse or outside the hospital), we always try to run from it (ie: change units thinking you shouldn't be in L&D). Everyone's going to make a mistake somewhere down the l...

I'm a tech on an OB floor and absolutely love it. We ambulate, do vitals, help with circumcisions, weigh babies, bathe babies, peri care on both section and vag patients. It's a very fulfilling, happy job (for the most part). :) Good luck.

Xanax.... Just kidding. Remember that there IS in fact a life outside of school. You almost have to schedule that to keep yourself in check.

I believe I paid $800.

My suggestion to you right now is to look at the college you plan on attending for nursing and see what pre-reqs you must have... Anatomy and Physiology there's not much you can do to get those done ahead of time while in high school. However, things...

Honestly, I just want to pass. I do not care about A's anymore. I had a final today we won't know the grade until tomorrow and a final tomorrow that I need to do well on. Just.want.to.pass.

I am THRILLED for you! I hope you pass on some of that luck to me :) Congratulations!!

Sleep. Apologize to friends that I've neglected this past semester.

I am so sorry you did not pass. I wish you all the best in trying to repeat the semester. Nursing school is so difficult.

I understand where you're coming from. I am only first semester and am getting 77% in both of my classes. I need 76% to pass. Failing is just not an option for me. I wish you the best of luck in passing!! You can do it!

It's the one letter you're going to have complete mixed emotions about. You're going to be so extremely happy you could pass out. But you're going to have that 'what the hell did I get myself into?' moment as well. Be proud of yourself though. It tak...

Good luck!! I am sure you did great.

Honestly? Just enjoy the time you have now before school. Every school is different so the things I am using first semester may not apply to you. The only thing is nursing tests are very different than other tests you've probably had. It's more ratio...

I remember how happy (and scared) I was when I got that letter. Enjoy that moment and be proud. Congratulations to all of you :)

Is there any secretary jobs at your local hospital? It's not direct contact with patients but it will give you a sense of how the floors work. I am not sure if you have to be a CNA to be a transporter for patients (ie: to and from their room to X-ray...