Esther2007

Esther2007

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  1. 3 hours of studying per class hour???

    Esther2007 replied to nurturer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is difficult to say how much studying you need. This semester, I was studying a lot more because I had a horrible instructor who was only reading back the powerpoints. She was using other sources...

  2. Never would have made it without you (GOD)

    Esther2007 replied to cash's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, God is

  3. Would You Take Your 1st Rn Job In A Dr Office?

    Esther2007 replied to BwayDani's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the Dr office job and work per diem at a hospital. That way you getting some med surg experience. Good luck to

  4. Study Tips

    Esther2007 replied to Taz0520's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Read the chapters before class, Take your own notes Focus on the Pathophiology of each disease Record the lectures if you can Rewrite your notes as soon as possible Ask questions if you do not...

  5. To sell or to keep my AP book?

    Esther2007 replied to Glina's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I sold all my science books, and am doing very well without them. I still have all my type notes just incase I need to refer to somethings (I have not used). The Medical Surgical Nursing,...

  6. Start school tomorrow and little depressed.

    Esther2007 replied to rholman's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just take one day at a time. Before you know it, you will be an RN. I remember starting taking pre-reqs in 2004 and now I just completed my 4th semester of nursing school. I have two more to go...

  7. didn't pass second semester

    Esther2007 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I personally know a friend of mind who failed one semester last year. She came back and will be graduating next Friday. Dont give up, hand in

  8. HELP!!! Which school do I choose

    Esther2007 replied to NurseKeiKei's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I would go to Bridgeport Hospital instead, I heard their passing rate is

  9. Should I try one more time to apply to RN schools? Or take LVN route?? HELP!

    Esther2007 replied to bluemoon06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Apply to the LPN school and see what

  10. Leaving Nursing...

    Esther2007 replied to s1shaw's topic in General Nursing

    The only way to not deal with BS is to work for yourself. No matter what field you in, you are always going to find horrible administrators. If I were you, I would reconsider. I would try a different...

  11. I feel so guilty about Graduating!

    Esther2007 replied to PinkFuzz's topic in General Nursing

    Give yourself a break, you were under a lot of stress and you blanked out. I am sure your instructor made some mistakes too when she was in nursing school. Remember, you are not a nurse yet. Even...

  12. Overwhelmed Nursing Student

    Esther2007 replied to Esther2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will talking to my instructor next week and see what she thinks I should do. She has been so supportive throughout the whole thing. I am also stressing about maintaing a high gpa, I am in the...

  13. Overwhelmed Nursing Student

    Esther2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This semester has been by far the toughest. I failed my first nursing exam, with a 76 passing is 79 (Med Surg 3). Thank God my average is still 83.5. Three weeks ago, my aunt was murdered. My...

  14. New Grad salary only 45k???

    Esther2007 replied to couchpants's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My instructor back in 2006 told me St Vincents Hospital salary is $62,000 a year. $45,000 is very low for a new grad, especially for fairfield county. I heard Danbury hospital pays

  15. nursing student hopeful but.... nervous about a few things

    Esther2007 replied to kelly5416's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have completed almost 4 semesters of nursing, and yet do blood drawing. We are not allowed to insert IVs or draw blood. I think most of the nurses I met, really dont do it. Most of the patients who...

  16. I feel I failed my 4th exam today.

    Esther2007 replied to bsugar888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am glad you

  17. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

    Esther2007 replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

    Manhattan would probably be my last choice of places to live in NYC. It is too congested and noisy. Like someone mentioned, try Queens, NYC or Long

  18. stratford CT anyone??

    Esther2007 replied to kakulit's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The only nursing home in Stratford I am aware of is Lord

  19. Somethings very wrong here..

    Esther2007 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Move him out of harms way and give him the sandwich to make sure he will eat it. If you give him the sandwich first, he may get kill by a car; therefore, wont be able to eat the

  20. Nursing Diagnosis for Bowel Obstruction

    Esther2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fluid volume deficit would be my

  21. Help with Neuro

    Esther2007 replied to machita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Neuro was a killer for me. I passed with a B, which was my lowest grade thus far in nursing. What I did, I made a chart to compare and contrast the neuro disorders that were similar. I made another...

  22. need a good start for my careplan

    Esther2007 replied to jsamples's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Impaired Tissue Integrity R/t immobility I would not use impaired skin because it is a stage 3 pressure ulcer Impaired immobility r/t leg contractures Nutrition is no longer an issue because she is...

  23. I'm scared

    Esther2007 replied to sckooshy1's topic in General Nursing

    If you keep telling yourself your stupid, you are going to start believing that you are. You have to learn to build confidence and tell yourself, if anyone human being can do, so can you. I am not...

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

    Esther2007 replied to SuperStudentNurse's topic in General Students

    I do not know if this is a good idea for you. I did the following before start nursing school: *Read the first week of lecture *Went over dosage calculation *Purchased a test taking strategy book and...

  25. St. Vincent's College acceptances?

    Esther2007 replied to gemini08's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Congratulations Gemini! I love St Vincents College, like you mentioned...the part time program is convenient for people like me. I looked into BHSN, but was unable to attend because they only have...