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  1. Littmann® Classic II S.E. in Purple

    shrimpchips replied to whippoorwill's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It basically looks like a grape purple. It is definitely purple, not blue. HTH!

  2. Stethoscope for school?

    shrimpchips replied to myrose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i've never heard of steeles but i'll have to check them out for other nursing supply stuff

  3. Most RN's first borns?

    shrimpchips replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    second-born, non-alcoholic parents. I'll also be the first RN in my

  4. Stethoscope for school?

    shrimpchips replied to myrose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    okay, so i know that a lot of people are saying that http://www.allheart.com has the best prices in terms of nursing gear and stethoscopes, but i bought my littman classic ii s.e. (in ocean blue!)...

  5. I dont get this answer, Help!!

    shrimpchips replied to RNFutureRN's topic in General Students

    there's nothing pertaining to renal failure in that question....

  6. Who passed the NCLEX using only the SAUNDERS book?

    shrimpchips replied to qtpnai03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well technically it would end up being around 45000-5000 questions. the saunders book (4th ed, blue) has practice questions at the end of each "section" and then in the back is a bunch of practice...

  7. I made a PHARM QUIZ for those of you who have problems studying meds names

    shrimpchips replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you thank you thank

  8. With my mediocore GPA, is nursing school even possible?

    shrimpchips replied to dimpalz25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it isn't impossible, but it also depends on your school. my school is very competitive and you have to have at least a 2.75 pre-req gpa, *but* they only admit you based on your science gpa. 3 years...

  9. What to do while waiting to get into program

    shrimpchips replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, look at your school's admission policy. if you're on the waiting list (and i hope not - i hope you get in!!!!), does your school require you to still be enrolled as a student in order...

  10. New Student Needs Help w/ Shoes!

    shrimpchips replied to marie2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    nursemates

  11. Shoes...what do you wear?

    shrimpchips replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i just got a pair of nursemates and they are very comfortable, lightweight and have arch support

  12. What stethoscope do you have?

    shrimpchips replied to zooz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i just ordered a littman classic ii s.e. in ocean

  13. Anybody here in a sorority?

    shrimpchips replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much! :heartbeat I guess I'll just have to try it out first and see how it goes. I really would like to stay but school comes

  14. Stethoscope for school?

    shrimpchips replied to myrose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you want a Littman but don't want to dish out all of the $$$ for your own cardiac 3, they have other more affordable Littmans on the market. Check out here:...

  15. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    shrimpchips replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    It is very possible if you have the right guy and he has patience. I just got into the nursing program and I start this fall so I really haven't done any nursing classes yet BUT all last year I did...

  16. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    shrimpchips replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    I really liked "ICU: The Story of a Nurse" by Echo Heron, as well as her other book "Tending Lives: Nurses On The Medical Front". I'm looking into expanding my nursing books for pleasure collection...

  17. How to get a head-start in Anatomy Class for Fall 08?

    shrimpchips replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to Barnes & Noble/Border's/your bookstore and look for an A&P coloring book. They have been soooooooo helpful to me!!! I have this one:...

  18. Im so happy right now

    shrimpchips replied to Bornleader-NP-C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :ancong!:

  19. Nursing School GPA Question

    shrimpchips replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's the same grading scale that my school uses. We have to earn a minimum of a C in a course - if it's a C-, it is considered failing and it must be repeated. You're only allowed to repeat a...

  20. Age you will/were graduated?

    shrimpchips replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I'll be 23 when I graduate and that's not until 2011 - I'm *TRYING* to see if I can graduate by fall of 2010 (instead of summer) and I was originally supposed to graduate in summer of 2010 but I...

  21. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    shrimpchips replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    i'm starting nursing school this fall and i'm sooooooo excited! this thread has been a huge help to me and thank you all for the wonderful

  22. Microbiology FIRST EXAM (FAILED) :[

    shrimpchips replied to Lifeslilangel38's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't give up hope! Try talking with your instructor during his office hours or whenever he's available. Our class was a little different from yours - we just had 4 exams and in the lab we had 3 or...

  23. When do you expect to receive your "letter"..?

    shrimpchips replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my letter today - and I got

  24. considering nursing, but...

    shrimpchips replied to CLJ1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's normal to be a little terrified/scared - I know I am!!! I think your best bet is to either volunteer or see if you can shadow a nurse at a hospital or something, that way it'll help you...

  25. curious BSN OR ADN why?

    shrimpchips replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The community colleges in my area that offer an ADN have a huuuuuuge waiting list - and they don't go by GPA. They go by what spot you are on the list and just keep admitting you like that. I heard...