RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. Stress related near breakdown

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so sorry you're feeling like this. Hoping you get well soon.....take

  2. ADN to BSN to MSN

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to my4helpers's topic in General Nursing

    No, the 4 years includes prerequisites. That is, as long as you take them according to the school's plan of study. I have to agree with the previous poster to go straight for the BSN if you have the...

  3. Huge Nursing School Debt!

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

    Think long and hard about that......and also think how that hefty student loan payment will affect you every month. I am in a state college BSN program and pay just over $5,000 per year. With the...

  4. ATI

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to DianaRNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My program uses ATI. We pay an additional $55 per semester for it. For each clinical course (there are 8 clinicals), there is a corresponding ATI exam that we must pass within a certain percentile. We...

  5. What steth are you using....

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to wlb06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have 2 Littmann's....the soft touch cardiology and the classic II. The cardiology is

  6. Hating Dosage Class..

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    itsme583- Don't worry too much about the dosage stuff. When you get right down to it, it's really nothing but some simple algebra and calculations. I'm sure you'll do just fine! And, good luck to you...

  7. What class was/is your hardest????

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

    In response to the comment about the lack of sciences in nursing programs.....I am in a BSN program and we had to do Microbiology, 2 chemistry courses, etc. So, it really depends on whether you are in...

  8. Who do you thank for their support during NS?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to blt3535's topic in General Students

    MY HUSBAND....for paying the mortgage, car payments and all of the other bills for these 3 years that I'm in school. Without his support (emotional and financial), I could not do what I am doing. He...

  9. LTC pay?

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

    brantaf- That seems really low to me. Is this facility in

  10. LTC pay?

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

    Not sure if this helps, but my aunt is a LPN and they started her at $23/hour at a LTC facility 2 years

  11. I'm so envious

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

    I agree with Nikki, and I am also in awe of you and other students who work, raise families, etc. I can't imagine having to work full time while doing this. You can and will do it if you have your...

  12. Waiting for Decision Letters from Schools...

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

    Please don't give up. I, too, got into a competitive BSN program. I thought it would never ever happen, and after one deferment I was ready to call it quits. But, here I am in second semester. So keep...

  13. CCRI SNAP Program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. It is becoming more and more competitive. I'd be interested to know if they're (CCRI) still definitely offering SNAP. It sounds like a good opportunity for non-traditional students. Let us...

  14. CCRI SNAP Program

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Chris-- I had heard that the program was d/c. Maybe try giving CCRI a call to ask? Although.....we all know how they are in the "customer service" department....lol. Did you try to persuade your...

  15. HELP!! Should I start with LPN or start with RN??

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Holly5477's topic in General Students

    I would go for the RN program. Before I was accepted to NS, I was torn between ADN and BSN.....chose BSN and I don't regret it one bit. So, while I understand your decision dilemma....I would say take...

  16. I may be getting married while in nursing school- HELP

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

    I just got married over the summer.....my husband and I have been together for almost 7 years. Yes, it's doable....but make sure you're doing it for the right reasons. Also make sure you two are...

  17. Additional Nursing Application period at CCRI

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

    Thanks for posting that Tessa. I'm sure it will help some people

  18. Wow....the changes

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

    Hahahah Chris you are too funny! And I agree, our clinical group is definitely a good team!!! Not only do we get our work done, but we can even laugh and have fun while doing it. See you

  19. Does anyone else Hate Physiology??

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to NStiger88's topic in General Students

    This is good preparation for the realities of nursing school (LOTS and LOTS of reading.....it almost seems impossible). With physiology, I found that flash cards helped me, and also keeping on top of...

  20. how important is the quality of your tools during nursing school?

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

    I thought of this too. I actually got mine engraved with my name on the front to lessen the chance of this happening. Also, I bought a hip clip so I'll never need to put it down and risk someone...

  21. how important is the quality of your tools during nursing school?

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

    I know where you're coming from; as I wanted to get the best gadgets as well. I actually bought two scopes, the Littmann Classic II and the Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology. I had purchased the STC...

  22. Scared Silly! Help!!

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

    You have tons of support here on AN if you ever need to let off steam, ask questions, whatever! If you want to do this....you WILL do it...somehow. I'm not a parent but I can imagine how tough it will...

  23. Am I too old to just be starting?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    Absolutely not. I'm in a BSN program and will graduate just shy of 26. I'll have many working years ahead of

  24. Student nurse with the baby itch. Help!

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to linds24's topic in General Students

    My husband and I just got married last summer also. Though I don't have the baby itch, I can understand your feelings. It may be in your best interest (and your future babies!) to wait, though. I'm...

  25. Back to being an ugly nursing student

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

    No need to be on the defense, and I never called you conceited. I was merely trying to say that your comment about people saying you should be a model was irrelevant to this post. Anyway, I can...