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  1. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am starting my second semester of nursing school at Triton, and was just wondering if there are any current, past, or "in-the-process" students who wanted to share thoughts or questions on the...

  2. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey tinamariezzz, I do think that acceptance into the 2010 program is realistic- as long as your grades in your pre-req's are good. In terms of classes to take before the program... I can't really...

  3. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Technically, yes, there is a waiting list. IF they are offering a program for the spring (starting in January) those slots having most likely been filled. They are looking for people who have met...

  4. Opening a group home???

    itsmycalling replied to SOS4U's topic in General Nursing

    What sort of population are you looking to serve? Oops, disregard

  5. Is nursing school done yet?

    itsmycalling replied to divokevan's topic in General Students

    Join the club!! There are MANY (most, all?) nursing students going through the same thing. I keep telling people that my brain fell down and it can't get up. I cannot concentrate, it is bad bad bad....

  6. Geriatrics without working in a nursing home?

    itsmycalling posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I am looking for some input about where I can/will work when I graduate. I have always wanted to work in Geriatrics, though do not necessarily find the idea of a nursing home appealing. I...

  7. I know nothing!!

    itsmycalling replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    Hmmmmm... didn't bother to read that the entry I just responded to was TWO YEARS OLD!!! That person is now a nurse!!!!! BUT, that makes me feel even better because soon enough, I will be in her...

  8. I know nothing!!

    itsmycalling replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    Well you and I should start a club because I am in the exact same position!! 3rd semester of two year program as well. And the word "fraud" crosses my mind on a day to day basis.... BUT I will tell...

  9. Best Home Automatic Blood Pressue Machine for Parents?

    itsmycalling replied to Dallas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to get back to you will the actual name, but I did read a Consumer's report article rating these machines. If you can find that before I can find my copy-- then you're good to

  10. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois Nursing

    In response to claudette737- yeah, the "cna" stuff can be a bit grueling, but just know that technically that is your job when you are a nurse-- many units a decreasing staff numbers and eliminating...

  11. Everyone's laughing except me.

    itsmycalling replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the doctor's tone of voice has ANYTHING to do with it. It was a rude comment, period. Not ok, joking or

  12. I had my first post mortem experience Friday.....

    itsmycalling replied to mgalloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Great job. I hope I will be as kind and courageous as you if ever I have to perform this

  13. My mom just passed away....

    itsmycalling replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    Your mom will see you graduate and so will your dad. You will make it through, if only by the support of your instructors, classmates and family. You have worked hard to get to where you are. You...

  14. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, when you are in pharm, you need to live, eat and breathe pharm. I saw Trina the other day and she is trying very hard to get the ball rolling on the mentor program. She might be having a hard...

  15. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    itsmycalling replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I have no words (proper ones) to describe a nurse that refuses to answer call lights... whose patient is it again?

  16. Time management + getting/staying organized

    itsmycalling replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a great question (I will graduate in May) for new nurses. I am planning on shadowing a friend of mine who is a nurse so I can get a firm grasp on how to organize and prioritize my...

  17. Any Triton college students?

    itsmycalling replied to itsmycalling's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey there- I had pharm last semester and it was extremely difficult. We lost about a third of our class to pharm. The only things I can think of off the top of my head that might be useful to study...

  18. NCLEX w/20 SATA, 0 Math

    itsmycalling replied to scrapqueen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so so so so so happy for you! I hope that I will be in the same boat come May-- minus the insanity! Good luck to

  19. "I need you to pack my butt"

    itsmycalling replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have another year before I graduate, but I've already had so many people asking me for medical advice! I find it so humorous that 1) they think I know ANYTHING 2) that they would trust my judgement...

  20. strengths in nursing

    itsmycalling replied to divine mercy 12's topic in General Students

    My strengths are meeting basic needs. I get all of my patients ADL's out of the way- i.e. help with feeding, bathing, meds, etc. I talk to them, make them comfortable, and often forget about all of...

  21. Class splitting up!

    itsmycalling replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    We "lost" 24 students to pharm limbo, i.e. they failed pharm and cannot continue on this semester and will have to start up again next semester. I lost a really good friend- as did many others. It...

  22. need advice about what program to do...

    itsmycalling replied to jan721's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine with her bachelor's did a fast track program. She said it was pretty tough, but was satisfied with her education... it also cost her many, many times more than what I am paying for...

  23. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    itsmycalling replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You know you are in nursing school when you continually say.... No I can't go out tonight, no I can't go out tonight, sorry guys I am studying

  24. its over

    itsmycalling replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to you! You must be on cloud nine. Go out and do something really nice for yourself-- you deserve

  25. I can't pass these tests. What to do?

    itsmycalling replied to worrywart's topic in General Nursing

    I fully and wholeheartedly agree with this poster. You really need to let your school work for you. One of my classmates has been having trouble and now sees a tutor once a week. She is doing...