NurseJeanB

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  1. So happy! I can't believe I finally get to post one of these!

    NurseJeanB replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow Katie, that is wonderful news. Congratulations. You are on your way.

  2. I'm kind of sad I need advice. thank you

    NurseJeanB replied to able2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked full time and went to school at night. I also was a full-time wife and mother. Now it took me awhile to get through prereqs. but I was able to get A's because I took only 1-3 classes a...

  3. WE're OUtta the vagina!!

    NurseJeanB replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    Jenny67, I think it was pretty clear that you weren't calling your patients lady partss, since you stated you are outta the lady parts. I think your statement was eye catching and stated with humor,...

  4. Clinical despairs

    NurseJeanB replied to Bubble Tea <3's topic in General Students

    Bubble tea, what a traumatic first clinical experience for you. I remember my first clinical day and I was so discouraged. I had a patient that I was supposed to take vitals on and I couldn't even...

  5. My RN venture ended today.

    NurseJeanB replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    Hopeful, I am so sorry this has happened to you. I have read many of your posts and I know you are a good student. I also recall when your school started changing things for the worst and I admired...

  6. Well, I think I just flunked out of nursing school today.

    NurseJeanB replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    Hopeful, I have read many of your posts and I know you are a good student and will make a great nurse. I would definitely go talk to the teacher, but I wouldn't skip clinical. I hope that with...

  7. Drowning in chemistry

    NurseJeanB replied to Jenpea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look, I know everyone so far is encouraging you to keep it up, but you have said that your family is devastated, you are pregnant, work, and have a young child. That is an incredibly large burden. I...

  8. Low overall GPA

    NurseJeanB replied to Zarinah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will need to do some research first. Have you looked into all the options? BSN, ADN, Diploma programs. You will need to know what their entrance requirements are and specifically what they use for...

  9. W's on your transcript..opinions please

    NurseJeanB replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had some W's on my transcript, but granted they were years ago so they weren't counted against me when I applied to nursing school. Just recently I had to withdraw from a class because the teacher...

  10. Is nursing the right direction to go?

    NurseJeanB replied to student2be09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No education is a waste, and there are a lot of attractive reasons for being a nurse. Second being a nurse you will get to use your nutrition background. Shadowing a nurse is a good idea. The...

  11. So stressed out :(

    NurseJeanB replied to Jamie-Sue's topic in General Students

    Oh I have been in your shoes, and I sympathize with you. My first year I had three teachers that taught theory, and one of them was a PhD. She called herself a professional student and she told us all...

  12. What the heck is a dram?

    NurseJeanB replied to Cherry2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are right the abbreviation is 3 dr, and thanks to Daytonite for pointing out where to look if it isn't in your book. Luckily my dosage calculation book has the abbreviations, and much more to...

  13. how did you handle it?

    NurseJeanB replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is hard in general, but yes, it does require developing juggling skills. I quit my job too when I started nursing school full time, and I have a husband and child, but admittedly my son...

  14. Dropping out of Nursing School - help!

    NurseJeanB replied to nursetobein2010's topic in General Students

    Have you considered applying for a BSN program? The ones in the Bay Area are very competitive to get into, but they generally base it on GPA especially on the prerequisites, and the TEAS test. I...

  15. Dropped for Math Calc test in 4th semester

    NurseJeanB replied to 1pinkrose's topic in General Students

    I am so sad for you. Are you sure there is no chance to retest. Have you talked to your advisor? I know you probably have. In no way does this mean you couldn't do a BSN program. My BSN program...

  16. Classes start 29th...still no support!

    NurseJeanB replied to Want2BARN2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are already aware that nursing school is tough, and you have already begun to show aptitude and determination, because you got into nursing school. There is such fierce competition to get into...

  17. Prerequisite Order A & P

    NurseJeanB replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take Anatomy first. That way when you are in Physiology you know the structures and can delve into function. Generally Pathophysiology is a class you will be taking when you start nursing...

  18. Question about Stethocopes

    NurseJeanB replied to lexie14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello, My school required a minimum of a Classic II SE. I got as a present a Cardiology III and love it. I also bought a Master Cardiology and found it is not too significant a difference with the...

  19. Vent: Bored of Cubicle Life (Long)

    NurseJeanB replied to Dottie78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Dottie, I found out that most of the people who go into nursing were inspired by a nurse they knew or who nursed them or a friend/family member. I worked at a bank for over 20 years. Believe me...

  20. Just need to vent again, considering not going back to nursing school at all (V LONG)

    NurseJeanB replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG. My heart is breaking for you. Your mother is spouting POISON. You do need to get out of there. Please know that as a human being, especially a young one, that you will inevitably make mistakes,...

  21. terrified

    NurseJeanB replied to TerpGal02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will do just fine. In my humble opinion Chemistry was harder. Plus I really had the sense I would need A&P more, so I was motivated to learn it. I had to dissect an actual cadaver, which I am...

  22. bad idea?

    NurseJeanB replied to future nicu nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry YGPHNM, I agree with Path2RN. The original poster solicited people's honest opinions and although, of course, it can be done, I think it would be extremely difficult for the majority. Nursing...

  23. Cant get into nursing program

    NurseJeanB replied to mscjackson35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello mscjackson35, I am in the Bay Area as well and it is absolutely ridiculous how fierce the competition is. Although I am surprised, you did not get in with a 4.0 gpa. I know that SFSU has some...

  24. In need of words of encouragement or advice.............

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

    Of course this is entirely your decision, but I turned 40 when I started nursing school and I will be 42 when I graduate. It isn't too late. There are many of us second career nursing students. I...

  25. How do I break up with my study buddy?

    NurseJeanB replied to sunchild's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is all about knowing yourself and knowing what study style works best for you. I really benefitted from being in study groups even when I had to "teach" because there was no better way...