RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    LOL! I agree....stop peeing in the Wheaties, please!
  2. What is your graduation gift?

    I'm not graduating til 2010, but my husband and I will go on vacation after I graduate. We went to Mexico after he graduated college. I'm not sure where, but I am sort of leaning toward
  3. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    All of my paychecks from my first working year are going into our savings account. We live comfortably on my husband's salary, so we want to put that money aside. That way, when we sell our condo,...
  4. We've Made It!! Class of 2010 (starting Spring 2009)

    Good luck everyone! I'm going into my second semester (2 of 6- BSN) in January. Time
  5. I don't know what to do.

    Oh. My. God. Please say something to someone!!! I know you're afraid to, but you
  6. Making Sure to ACE Nursing I

    I love that book! Good luck to you and the Mrs., and congrats on your
  7. Tell me about CCRI clinicals...

    Not yet:nuke: I'm in the nursing program at RIC, but I took Anatomy at CCRI when I was doing prereqs. Congrats on your
  8. Maybe this will get some answers

    Tessa- How's anatomy
  9. Tell me about CCRI clinicals...

    I may have been in your class. I took it w/ Dr J during the same
  10. A & B students!!!

    I am getting A's (so far). I re-type all of my notes, read and highlight assigned chapters, work through objectives for the unit, then do practice questions. The practice questions I use are from a...
  11. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    I've been getting mostly A's so far. It's not easy, but school is my #1 priority right
  12. Tell me about CCRI clinicals...

    I don't go to CCRI but just wanted to add in my .....my books for the 1st semester of the program were $750. They gave us a long list of things we need for next semester, not including books. Can't...
  13. MicroBiology

    Micro was not a prereq for me but it is a co-requisite. I actually completed the course before starting my nursing classes and I'm glad I did! The lab portion of the class is a lot of work....figuring...
  14. I'm so discouraged

    In my state, CNA's start out making almost $14/hour plus shift differentials. Good luck, and congrats on the
  15. my heart is breaking

    Mine was ZERO and I am in a BSN program. Please, research your options and don't decline your acceptance if possible. Can you put it on a credit card in the meantime before loan money comes in??...
  16. Started Nursing and went MIA

    I understand!! Out of everyone I used to hang out with, only 2 of my friends have stuck around and still speak with me. I'm a newlywed and am very lucky to have a supportive husband. But, not everyone...
  17. Do you wear rings on your fingers to work?

    I'm only going to wear my wedding band to clinical settings, but not my engagement ring. It's a princess cut diamond and is set very high.....wouldn't want to risk scratching anyone, or losing the...
  18. Why is it everyone I know wants to talk me out of nursing???

    Please don't listen to these silly people. It sounds like you know exactly what you want and have done the preparation to get there. Move forward and pursue your dream!
  19. Statistics Prerequisite Relevance?

    My school doesn't require stats at all. I took it anyway, though, just in case I want to go to grad school later
  20. How to get into ER Nursing...

    Try working as an ER tech at a
  21. Rejection letter

    I go to Rhode Island
  22. Do you have to be really good in science to go into nursing??

    You don't have to be a genius but you certainly need to be motivated and determined. Time management is important
  23. Human Anatomy CCRI

    agreed. i had (moderator edit of name) for anatomy. he is an amazing person and
  24. Horrible study skills

    Studying takes time and concentration. Things that help me are reading, re-reading as time allows, typing my notes, and looking up definitions. Also, don't waste time. If the instructor states that...
  25. Rejection letter

    I was not accepted on my first try, but was on my second. Keep your chin up, it will happen for you. I took some extra Psych classes and also needed Micro so I finished that during my one semester...