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  1. failureeee :(

    carluvscats replied to Teddybear11's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to gently remind you that YOU are not a failure even though you have failed 2 classes. If your goal is to be a nurse, you will be a nurse, even if you have to take a detour to get...

  2. I feel excluded at work.

    carluvscats replied to abcotta's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I certainly wouldn't give anyone the satisfaction of quitting. Just be mature, do the right thing, and be great at what you

  3. Has anyone else ever failed Nursing 101

    carluvscats replied to Lericalpoet's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the smartest and most savvy people I went to school with were just not good test-takers, for whatever reason. As you said, some of it had to do with getting the hang of critical thinking,...

  4. i am so scared

    carluvscats replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Praying for you!

  5. i stopped at 85 question

    carluvscats replied to mciz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most of us, as stated previously, think we failed the test. And most of us pass. So do the best you can not to think about it for the next few weeks (I know, easier said than done!). Statistically...

  6. Did you ever scare yourself as a student?

    carluvscats replied to rcclover00's topic in General Nursing

    My first day of A&P was completely overwhelming. My financial aid came through late, so the class had already been meeting for a week or so. The first lecture was on protons/neutrons/electrons....

  7. Road Blocks

    carluvscats replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you are going through the crapper right now. Single mom, 6 kids and health problems, and recently fired; I cannot imagine the stress you are feeling. >>>> The thing is,...

  8. Procrastinator Passes

    carluvscats posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I posted earlier in the summer, how I had been so unmotivated to study. I took the RN NCLEX on Friday and just found out I passed. I wanted to encourage anyone out there who was like me ~ putting...

  9. why why

    carluvscats replied to mume2mykidz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like you're squeezing the bar of soap too hard and you can't hang on anymore. I too would recommend a breather, some quiet time away from your studies. It's quite possible you're freaking...

  10. Procrastinator Passes

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone. I love this site; everyone is so encouraging. I have come here often just to read and I take something with me every single time. Best of luck to you on your upcoming test,...

  11. does age REALLY matter?

    carluvscats replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    A p.s. to my original post, to the OP: Someday (if you're REALLY lucky), years from now, you will look in the mirror..... your boobs will be sagging, you will see fine lines around your eyes and...

  12. does age REALLY matter?

    carluvscats replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question, no.... in my opinion, age matters very little. And many times, with age comes wisdom; wisdom that only happens when one has lived a few years. Besides, people are working...

  13. Online Nursing school HELP!

    carluvscats replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, there are LPN online programs (not clinicals, obviously!) as well as RN online programs. I did both through a local community college. I would call around to the colleges in your area...

  14. Lacking Motivation to Study.... anyone else?

    carluvscats posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what's wrong with me. I graduated RN in May with good grades but was extremely burned out. I worked full-time during school and have 3 kids, so I'm sure that was part of it. I am...

  15. Lacking Motivation to Study.... anyone else?

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really appreciate the replies. I'm going to take something from each of them, as each post really spoke something different to me! It helps tremendously to just admit I was lacking motivation....

  16. online nursing classes

    carluvscats replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a community college in the midwest. They have a hybrid program for LPN as well as RN. I'm not sure if other colleges are doing this.... my best advice would be to check in your local...

  17. online nursing classes

    carluvscats replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from a community college with an ADN doing what they call a "hybrid" program. All nursing lectures were online (power points with audio); clinicals and preceptor were set up the same...

  18. Quit nursing school?

    carluvscats replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    Wellhereiam, thank you for sharing your heart. If it were me, I'd take the summer off as a way to step back from the situation for awhile. It sounds like you just need some time to breathe without...

  19. Just Making It

    carluvscats replied to shapodatweet24's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, from time to time I doubted about making it through school.... The cardiac stuff about killed me off. I remember after one test I failed, I barely made it to the bathroom before the tears came....

  20. How do you find a job as a CNA w/ no experience?

    carluvscats replied to kbebout08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with DorothyAnn.... around here (midwest), the LTC facilities even offer CNA's sign-on

  21. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    carluvscats replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for this thread and the contributions thus far. I am graduating in less than 2 weeks and am positively freaked out that soon (if I pass the NCLEX, of course) I will be getting a...

  22. LPN Boards

    carluvscats replied to openseas's topic in General Nursing

    I took LPN boards last July. I did my studying out of the NCLEX-PN Review book by Saunders. I worked through the whole book over the course of 6 or so weeks, doing some questions almost every day....

  23. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    carluvscats replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "I TRULY believe that! B/c this is the very first time in my life that I could say that I am EXTREMELYhappy, I truly ENJOY my new career as an R.N!!!!!! When I go into work and I walk on that floor,...

  24. Online RN Programs/Schools

    carluvscats replied to blessnme's topic in LPN to RN

    I go to a local community college for my ADN (RN) in their "hybrid" program. We get the same lectures as traditional students, but the lectures are posted online as power points with audio. We go to...

  25. Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    carluvscats replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    p.s..........to Sunny Beach. I went back to reread your first post.... I see that you are already starting a new job. Duh on me.