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  1. Is anyone starting NS at LMU in Knoxville??

    ~FutureNurse~ posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am going to be starting Nursing school in August at LMU, at the St.Mary's site. Just wanted to see if there was anyone else out there as

  2. Any LMU students?

    ~FutureNurse~ posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am currently waiting on THE letter from LMU for Spring '08..anyone else

  3. Graduate Nurse starting salary? All feedbacks welcome!

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to Pugwawa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After shift diffs...I am being started at 26.75. I am pretty stoked--not only to have a job..but the hospitals here are starting out at 18 or 23 with shift diffs. I am gonna be working at at LTC...

  4. Advice Need: Am I taking the NCLEX too soon?

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to ChrisEMTB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think so! I graduated on May1--and I have mine schedule for 6/3...I am going to start studying tomorrow. I also took a live review course, and took the ATI RN-predictor and scored a 97%! I am...

  5. LMU nursing program at St. Mary's campus

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to Vitamin C's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Define excellent? I just graduated from there on 5/1/10. The instructors know their stuff. There was on one or two who I feel didn't really know their stuff--or they just didn't know how to...

  6. Class of 2010!! let's hear you!

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated on May 1st! Just accepted a job offer on Monday, and scheduled my boards yesterday! June 3rd at 8am!! I am going to have to change my screen name!!! No more "Future Nurse"....just...

  7. What to do? --Terrible Clinical Instructor--

    ~FutureNurse~ posted a topic in General Students

    I am at my wits ends with one of my clinical instructors. I don't know what else to do--or if I can do anything. Here are my complaints: She sits and socializes with other nurses during clinical...

  8. I fainted today in the ICU!

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    I *almost* fainted while watching a C-section. I was fine at first, then all of a sudden, my whole body felt numb, I started sweating and the whole room started spinning. I quickly told my instructor...

  9. Is Critical Thinking TAUGHT or just ASSESSED?

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    In my program we were not "taught" -- it is a skill that is learned. IMO I can tell such a huge difference in my critical thinking skills from my first nursing class, to today--my last nursing class....

  10. Spring 2010 Graduates

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to dannibee's topic in General Students

    What type of clinical areas will you experience during your last semester? CPU, Med/Surg, L&D Does your program have a preceptorship during the last semester? If so, in which area would you like...

  11. On my way to my last semester!!!

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

    I am starting my last semester on Jan. 4! I can't wait! I too have a 4 year old little boy, who has been waiting for me to be done! I am also hoping to find a Fri, Sat, Sunday job so I can stay home...

  12. Rituals before and after taking an exam...

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to StudentNurseElle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My best friend in nursing school and I always meet 3 hours before the exam. We have breakfast and get our NCLEX book out and just do practice questions on the topic. Our teachers always pray right...

  13. Scope of Practice for Starting IV's

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to wowzem's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    We have been taught that only RN's can do any kind of assesment and/or

  14. Intake and Output Math Problems

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to blynn9173's topic in General Students

    Take a deep breath. Here is what I do. I remember 5, 15, 30, and 240. 5mL= 1 tsp 15mL= 1 TBsp 30mL= 1 ounce 240 mL= 1 Cup Those are your conversions. I do each and every I&O problem twic!!. As...

  15. Pinning is in 3.5 hours... OMG

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    yay for you! I am sending positive thoughts your way, and CONGRATS!!!

  16. Senior Nursing Students Class of 2010

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to AgSn1031's topic in General Students

    I'm right there with ya! It is kinda hard to imagine that I only have 2 semesters left, and I'll be done! I am also nervous about this upcoming semester, but I am soooo excited! We are almost there...

  17. ABSN or AS-RN....confused, help

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to aaeluv's topic in General Students

    I guess that depends on what you want to do in the long run. If you want to become a nurse manager, or you want to go on to get your NP, you should go with the BSN. From what I am told, by my...

  18. Test anxiety anyone?

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Students

    O man, I have text anxiety too. What helps me is that I have to get rid of the negative talk in my head. Before the exam I pray, and tell myself that I know my stuff, and that I can do this. I also do...

  19. Is anyone starting NS at LMU in Knoxville??

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes, you can get into LMU with a 2.9! Good

  20. Is anyone starting NS at LMU in Knoxville??

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I think there was only a few people that had CNA experience. In reality, that will only help you the first semester--after that you will be doing more than a CNA can do. I don't really think dental...

  21. Need a non-certified private loan ASAP

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to OneDayAttaTime's topic in General Students

    First I want to tell you---that you really do not NEED a PDA. Me, nor any of my classmates have one, and we are all doing fine. Second--you will have to get a "student" loan if you want to wait to...

  22. Is anyone starting NS at LMU in Knoxville??

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It will take 4 semesters to finish your Associates Degree at LMU. Advising sessions are held at the end of every semester. You will talk about how your classes are going, and you will schedule your...

  23. I got accepted into LMU's nursing program!

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to country_boy's topic in General Students

    This Fall, I will be starting my 3rd semester at LMU. I am at the St.Mary's site. Yes, be prepared to kiss your social life goodbye (if you want to pass). I think first semester was a piece of cake...

  24. Insulin onset and peak

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to 2011ONCRN's topic in General Students

    I also just used flashcards..we were taught "clear to cloudy" when drawing up

  25. Home/Study Schedule (with family)

    ~FutureNurse~ replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Students

    We are on summer break now, but last semester--I had class two days a week, clinicals two days a week. I have one child, he is 3. We send him to daycare Monday-Friday--so I go to class or clinical...