Jilaweez

Jilaweez BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. curious about nursing

    Jilaweez replied to purplefreak3000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't tell you what a typical day is like for a nurse, because i haven't finished school yet, but I can tell you a little about being a nursing student. It is expected that I show up for class on...

  2. Decided to try for Nursing!

    Jilaweez replied to redshott's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on making a decision and I hope you love Nursing!!! Good luck with the application process and let us know how it

  3. Evening, Part time nursing programs?

    Jilaweez replied to latinadream's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I believe Elgin Community College offers night classes. I have a friend who just graduated and she was remarking on how the day class had a better outcome than the evening group on the HESI....

  4. I have decided to pursue Nursing... Am I crazy??

    Jilaweez replied to skinangel4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do it. I started back to school somewhere around your age and now I'm 33, married with four children, and graduating nursing school next year. It's been a crazy long road but it's been fun...

  5. Elgin Community College

    Jilaweez replied to cmm890's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have heard good things about their program. I have several friends who graduated from there, one just finished, and they all said it was rough but it was a good experience. Good

  6. Happy News!

    Jilaweez replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations

  7. effects of loop diuretics on body systems

    Jilaweez replied to dragonlady77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about a pathophysiology text? You know the mechanism of action Furosemide has on the body....how do those effects work within each body

  8. Questions about clinical skills labs-IV & NG Feeding tubes

    Jilaweez replied to noellelynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sure it varies somewhat by school but we have a skills lab in our nursing school, where we practice IV's, NG's on dummies. Once we have been checked off in the lab we are able to do it in our...

  9. Lets stop smoking

    Jilaweez replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't smoke, but I'm totally here for moral support, if you feel the need to light up, send me a message instead!!! Good luck and here's to your health

  10. ACCEPTED to Nassau Community College Fall 08

    Jilaweez replied to AnotherMaleFocker's topic in General Students

    I don't go to Nassau, but I still wanted to congratulate you on your

  11. nursing school

    Jilaweez replied to divine mercy 12's topic in General Nursing

    I love: All the friends I've made All the interesting things we get to learn about/see Being able to spend a lot of time with one patient, really getting to know them All the opportunities to...

  12. Nursing school friends = regular friends?

    Jilaweez replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can only hope so, i love these gals and cherish the times we have together. I am still friends with people i knew in the fourth grade and high school so I can only hope some of my nursing school...

  13. Please help me file a grievance letter

    Jilaweez replied to Rebel_Kitty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, kudos to you. I am so happy to hear that you made it through, it just show what a strong character you have. The best revenge is your success. Did you ever file your grievance? I'd hate to see...

  14. going to school and the news of recession

    Jilaweez replied to blah blah's topic in General Nursing

    I say go, if you know you got accepted. The economy is going to be bad, that is given, but nursing school acceptence isn't. There will never be a perfect time to go, if it's not the economy it'll be...

  15. Fall 2008 at SIUE

    Jilaweez replied to TeleRN44's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Congratulations!!! Glad you didn't have to wait, sounds like you've waited long enough. Let us know how it goes!!

  16. what to do in the summer before nursing school starts!!

    Jilaweez replied to SuperStudentNurse's topic in General Students

    I'm only saying this because I am completely exhausted right now.....sleep and sleep some more, and then go out and have some fun, read a book, knit or whatever floats your fancy. All right, for...

  17. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    Jilaweez replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "You can eat an elephant one bite at a time" Well......you

  18. Who has taken Pathophysiology??

    Jilaweez replied to studentmom2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought it was comparable to physiology. I studied a bit more for patho, but not much. It's definately doable, just takes a little extra studying. I made notecards and study guides, that helped...

  19. Scared outta my mind!!!

    Jilaweez replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are fully aware that it won't happen overnight, or in a week or a month, maybe not even in two years, then you're ready to go. I have been truddging along towards this career for a...

  20. I just want this so bad!!!!

    Jilaweez replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember being so consumed waiting for that letter as well. It is a good thing, it means you really want it. It seemed like I waited forever and now it seems like it was soooo long ago that I did...

  21. Dem' Bones

    Jilaweez replied to sweetea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved this one: http://getbodysmart.com/ they show drawings as well as real bones, very

  22. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

    Jilaweez replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While reading your story it's not hard to feel the emotions you are going through, it's funny how towards the end of the year the mood lightens. It was like watching a good movie unfold. Thanks for...

  23. Last pre-req. before starting NS!!!

    Jilaweez replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want it bad enough, study hard, give it all you've got. I do think you need to have a little knowledge about A&P but you can make it through nursing school and brush up as you go. I got...

  24. Night shifts.. moms with young kids..?

    Jilaweez replied to lvmama's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right. It is better to have him around wakeful, engaging people than to be unsupervised while you sleep. He will not feel neglected and will be learning to interact socially. If...

  25. Why is it sooo ridiculous???

    Jilaweez replied to natkoz1982's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Some colleges will let you have in district tuition if you work within their school district. That is what I did. Look into whatever school you want to attend and then find out if that is an option....