RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. Are there any future nursing professors out there?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Mariposa2009's topic in General Students

    I've tossed around this idea a few times. I know I'll be going to grad school at some point (I'm in a BSN program now), and I think either teaching or FNP (or both!) would be a good fit for me. I...

  2. RIC's med/surg summer classes

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to TRR8021's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that the no ATI thing is completely false. I haven't personally taken those over the summer (I'll be enrolled for medsurgI/pedi in the spring) but I have heard that it is very, very tough....

  3. Getting into Nursing School: Please Reply

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to DMB_Love's topic in General Students

    It took me 2 applications (I was accepted on the second one), despite my good GPA. Don't worry, it will happen for you! Just keep plugging

  4. Waiting Lists

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to colta's topic in General Students

    There are waiting lists for nursing schools everywhere, especially if the school is financially affordable. You will find that most community college RN programs, and inexpensive LPN programs will...

  5. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    When I feel like throwing in the towel I think about how badly I wanted to be in this program before I was accepted. I also think about my husband, and how much he has had to deal with and sacrifice...

  6. nursing program fall 2009

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to booke24's topic in General Students

    When I was accepted for last fall '08, I received my acceptance letter in June. It depends on the school, so you'll probably just have to call and

  7. blah... i thought that nursing school was not going to be this hard!!!

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Hang in there buddy. Keep doing what you're doing, ignore the gossip/drama and you'll be fine. I tend to keep to myself a lot of the time; stay in my car before exams, etc., and that helps. Tweety is...

  8. What students should NOT do before,during, and after exams

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I personally don't benefit from chatting before an exam, so I usually sit in my car and review notes, then walk in a minute or two before the exam starts. This allows me to be calm and ready to start...

  9. PDA

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Students

    You don't have to buy one, but I got one because of the convenience factor. I also have the PEPID program on it, which is great. Better than lugging heavy books around to

  10. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You know you're in NS when you go to your doctor's appointments and scrutinize the examiners health assessment techniques. Yes, BP's really are more accurate when you take the reading UNDER my thick...

  11. NURSING SCHOOL.

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to TCLA's topic in General Students

    It's different for each person. All I can really say is that it's a lot of work, reading, preparing and stress. No, I don't study 24/7....that would be unhealthy. But, I do study often.....you have...

  12. application deadline for nursing school, have to take prerequisites?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to lisababy07's topic in General Students

    You need to go to the school, meet with an advisor and develop a plan of study. Yes, you'll need to take prerequisites first. Prerequisite courses are the first step in the whole nursing school...

  13. Where do you want to work once you're done

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Anywhere that will hire me. I thought that getting my BSN would be helpful in landing a first job, but it seems like nobody is getting a job right now, regardless of the credentials. I'm hoping this...

  14. Nursing School

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Aimee0106's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. This is basically what I said in my post. And trust me, when you get to the nursing courses you will WISH that you could take Anatomy, Chemistry and Sociology again. There is so much pressure...

  15. Nursing School

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Aimee0106's topic in General Nursing

    Any man who does not support your goals and dreams is, well, um.....I'll let you fill in the blank! You are 19, and I commend you for your desire to get into nursing at that age. Remember you have...

  16. Has anyone ever had to repeat a class during NS?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to hpygrl01's topic in General Nursing

    No (and hopefully I won't), but I know people who have. Nursing school is tough, so it happens pretty

  17. Anyone know of free cna classes in Coventry, or Warwick area?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to V9611's topic in General Nursing

    I know that CCRI does offer some basic classes like English and Math online, so that may work for you! St. Joes is a great school, from what I hear. You could take some of the classes at CCRI and then...

  18. Anyone know of free cna classes in Coventry, or Warwick area?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to V9611's topic in General Nursing

    Vanessa- I think you'd have the most luck getting a CNA position at either RIH, or a place like Bayada Nurses doing home care. W&I is not hiring CNA's ,and Kent has one opening for a CNA but it is...

  19. Anyone know of free cna classes in Coventry, or Warwick area?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to V9611's topic in General Nursing

    That's great! Are you also a nursing

  20. Are nursing classes better than anatomy & physiology?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to rello's topic in General Students

    I think the nursing classes are better in the sense that they're more interesting to me. But, there are times when I wish I could go back to Physiology or Chem, etc. because it's far less work (IMO)....

  21. CNA Training?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to MrsPeep's topic in General Nursing

    Which program did you apply for? One of my classmates (I am in the RIC nursing program), Chris, could probably give you advice on the CNA stuff. I know that CCRI has a CNA training course; you could...

  22. Thinking of moving to Providence,.........

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. I would stay far, far away from Fall River. They have gang problems, and overall it just isn't very safe. 2. Just for a comparison, a friend of mine has been a nurse for over 10 years, and has...

  23. I received my first " C" ever in nursing school !

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I think you have the right attitude about this situation. I don't have any C's so far, but I hope that when I do I will handle it as gracefully as you did. Good luck with the rest of the

  24. nursing school AND work full time possible?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to katy81's topic in General Students

    I personally can't do it, but it's been done before. Good

  25. difficulty making self study for courses other than nursing

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to amjowens's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat.....silly BSN requirements! I put very little effort into non-nursing courses and still do fine. It's more of an inconvenience / pain in the butt than anything else! One more...