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  1. New Grad in the ICU

    vastudent09 replied to vastudent09's topic in MICU, SICU

    I could really use some guidance!!

  2. Kaplan Prep vs. Hurst vs. Review Book?

    vastudent09 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Helloooooooo!Well I am graduating May 9th and am taking NCLEX in June. So I am wondering what others think or have experienced with review classes, spicifically Hurst vs Kaplan. AND... if they are...

  3. Hurst vs. Kaplan...Opinions?

    vastudent09 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys. I am graduating in 33 days!YAY anyway, just wondering what others had heard about the differtn review courses, and if others were taking them at all? Thanks!! I have heard Hurst does content...

  4. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    vastudent09 replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    i dont know if it is so much a mantra, but i tell myself everyday, that all my hard work , my sweat and tears will pay off. That everything I do is for a greater goal, and sacrifice now will only...

  5. most difficult part of nursing school?

    vastudent09 replied to bmr7's topic in General Students

    I graduate in 35 days, and I have experienced so many good and bad parts of NS I can not evern begin to name them all. Th majors: 1) NO Time. too many assignments, tests, papers, projects, clinicals,...

  6. how has nursing school affected ur marriage

    vastudent09 replied to pristine30's topic in General Students

    It makes me feel less alone to see this thread. My BF and I have been together for 7yrs and have lived together for 3. Just last week, 35 days before graduation he tells me he is unhappy and wants to...

  7. ICU advice please! Nursing student applying as an ICU tech

    vastudent09 replied to jla623's topic in MICU, SICU

    hello. I am an ICu in a 22 bed ICU. its been 2 yrs now, and i really love it- getting ready to apply for an RN position there. Anyway- I went in after my first semester of nursing school, very nervous...

  8. where to work when u graduate

    vastudent09 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone. my class and I are getting ready to graduate in may after a long 3yr BSn program. Anyway, we are all in our hospital internship now- 150 hrs with a preceptor in the unit of your...

  9. What are your critical care write-ups like?

    vastudent09 replied to Mrs07RN09's topic in General Students

    i just finished my critical care rotation. for all our other clinicals we did similiar paperwork to what u describes- 5 nursing diagnosis with interventions and rationale. meds, labs, patho, pmh, ect....

  10. senior year is killing me

    vastudent09 posted a topic in General Students

    so, im in my last semester of 6 and about to graduate in May!! Nursing school thus far has been challenging, but not impossible. this semester has been hell! we are taking critical care, pediatrics,...

  11. Students are cut-throat!

    vastudent09 replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

    i am in my final year of 4 includin pre reqs. anyway, so i ahve been with th emajority of our group for that whole time. I know exactly what you are talking about. there are only 46 left and we...

  12. student needs advice PLEASE

    vastudent09 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    hello all. well, I am not sure if I am in the right place, but i thought id give it a try. i am begining my third and final year of nursing school and my father has been an alcoholic my entire life (...

  13. A day in the life of a CRNA

    vastudent09 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone! well I am a nursing student now, working in the ICU as a care partner. I am seriously looking into my schools NA grad program. I am in the process of setting up a couple days to shadow at...

  14. Job market for WHNP

    vastudent09 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hello, i am a nursing student in va. i am seriously considering a grad. program for women's health nurse practitioner. I have heard that there is not really a market for them anymore and that the pay...

  15. Weird question @ nursing school: assessments

    vastudent09 replied to neenja's topic in General Students

    well in my assessment class we were asigned a partner of the same sex. we were required to wear shorts and bras occasionally for thorax and abdominal assessments and stuff. we talked out the genital...

  16. Really Important! Need Advice, Pre Crna

    vastudent09 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    HI, I am intersted in becoming a CRNA. I am working in the ICU right now. I just recieved a scholarship that requires a two year work commitment upon graduationfor 10, 000 and a one year commitment...

  17. Sentara Local RN Scholarship

    vastudent09 replied to armyvet's topic in Virginia Nursing

    ua congrats to you too!!! good luck with

  18. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    vastudent09 replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Students

    at my school we have a 7 point scale, while the rest of the university has a 10. then, our passing is an 80. Our test average has to be above an 80 or we fail. And our school doesn't round up, so if...

  19. Sentara Local RN Scholarship

    vastudent09 replied to armyvet's topic in Virginia Nursing

    well, i just got the certified letter, and I got the scholarship!!! I can't believe it! I think they give it out to more than one person, so good luck to you

  20. Sentara Local RN Scholarship

    vastudent09 replied to armyvet's topic in Virginia Nursing

    THANKS! I need

  21. Plus size nursing students

    vastudent09 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    I don't know about other schools, but we did not have a choice for our actual lab practicum whether or not to wear a bra.( if that system was chosen.) that is why our instructors insisted that is how...

  22. Sentara Local RN Scholarship

    vastudent09 replied to armyvet's topic in Virginia Nursing

    \ well i just turned in my application on 5/25. I got a call on 6/07 to come in for the second phase of the application process( which I was not aware of) I have an interview on thursday. I am sooo...

  23. Nursing care partner/CNA/Tech. position for nursing studen

    vastudent09 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone. I am a rising junior nursing student. I just finished my first clinical rotation. I also just got hired as a Nursing care partner at my local hospital in the ICU! I am really...

  24. Nursing care partner/CNA/Tech. position for nursing studen

    vastudent09 replied to vastudent09's topic in General Students

    I am at ODU but I will also be working at SVBGH. I still have two years left, i've only done one clinical so I just hope that I am ready to handle the ICU:uhoh3: Excited though. thanks for the

  25. Plus size nursing students

    vastudent09 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    I definatly know what you mean bookworm. "The next problem I have to tackle: We have to practice assessments on each other and the 'patient' can only be in their bra and panties.... " For my...