I haven't been on these boards really since I started nursing school but I was crazy about them before I did. I graduate in December 2010 and I just finished the worst semester of my life. Nursing...
There isn't a major shortage of nurses in America like we've all believed but rather an unequal distribution of them, I think. But really, nursing is one of the best jobs you can have because...
peacelovestar replied to m3li_xox's topic in General Nursing
I have also heard some not so good things about Barnes from several people. I haven't heard anything bad or good about UMSL though. I haven't met anyone who has gone there!
peacelovestar replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students
When going over a test, is it REALLY neccessary to whine about every single question? One girl literally went back and forth to the instructor saying "I see what you're saying...BUT" and we're like,...
Im a first semester student and have been to...6 clinicals so far. On my first clinical day, I ASKED a patient if she wanted a bed bath and she said no. I realized I shouldn't have asked, rather have...
I start nursing school in.. a little over a week. Ahh! I bought a set of flash cards (Barron's anatomy flash cards) and a review guide book, Super Review Anatomy & Physiology. I also kept my text...
I'm a very reasonable person and your reply was out of line. It wasn't fair of you to jump down OP throat like that. Loan forgiveness is not just free money- you do have to give up a part of your...
When does your program start: Jan 20th or so. Not sure on the exact date. When are your orientation(s): It was in October but I couldn't attend because I live in Hawaii and am not moving there until...
I agree. Try to focus on how important it is that you do this. You need to finish schoool... you will be SOOO much more upset if you don't pull it together and finish. Just focus focus focus.......
peacelovestar replied to tripletrouble03's topic in General Students
i think you're so ahead of the game. i wish i knew i wanted to be a nurse when i was that young! if you're really ambitious you can look into taking college credits as a high school student. at my...
peacelovestar replied to notenufshoes's topic in General Students
yup :) of course you'll have to study harder than those fortunate ones who have an easier time in science but all that really matters is that you have common sense, a LOT of drive/ambition and you're...
I constantly worry I won't make a good nurse but I think that'll come with time. My sister is in her 4th semester of a 6 semester BSN program and she does just fine and she does not study 24/7..or...