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  1. Is it just me?

    shannahan replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    A big part of life is getting along with people. You will have to have relationships as a nurse even if it's just on a professional or therapeutic level. School is our training ground and if this is...

  2. Nursing school is awful in so many ways....

    shannahan replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Seems to be today's climate - remember when banks were honorable? I believe that all of our experiences can benefit us in the long run, even, well, especially the worst ones. Look at it like this, if...

  3. Is it just me?

    shannahan replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    I would never join a study group. Me in a study group = a gabfest. I study better alone. I actually haven't heard of my classmates doing them much either. As far has having no friends - not me....

  4. Nursing school is awful in so many ways....

    shannahan replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Wow, sorry about your situation CaffeineRx. My experience with nursing school has been *nothing* like your list. Except for the 6 hours of sleep but I've adjusted just fine to it. And the...

  5. First week of Clinicals

    shannahan replied to jcolli01's topic in General Students

    Those first semester clinicals are awkward but get much better as time goes on. As far as going into the patient's room, become an actress. Walk in confidently and introduce yourself with a smile....

  6. Trangendered MtF Nursung student

    shannahan replied to Kareal's topic in General Students

    There was a long thread a year or two ago about a transgender person who was going to transition during nursing school at a Christian college. Very interesting thread. Don't remember any of the names...

  7. Scope of Practice Ghost

    shannahan replied to Bug Out's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've tried looking for that too and never found

  8. Apollo College RN Program

    shannahan replied to crangel's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Go to your local DES office and see if you qualify for childcare. You may be able to look them up online and get the info, i.e. income

  9. I need motivation!!!!! Inspire me please!!!!

    shannahan replied to superaunt's topic in General Students

    I'm 47 and in nursing school. I tell all the younger ones they are so lucky to do this at this point - they will be set for life. They will have a respectible career in place at a young age and will...

  10. Apollo College RN Program

    shannahan replied to crangel's topic in Arizona Nursing

    On page 9 of the 1st quarterly report you will find Apollo College (the schools are alphabetized). Off to the right you'll see the headings for Graduation Date, Candidates (# of people taking the...

  11. Exp. RN looking to move

    shannahan replied to pugluvr310's topic in Arizona Nursing

    For affordable housing in a newer part of the Valley (way west side) check into the town of Surprise. It's close to Del Webb Hospital (part of Banner), Boswell Hospital (I think part of banner too),...

  12. Anyone have anything positive to say about nursing school?

    shannahan replied to AllThingsPink's topic in General Students

    Reading all the negative threads on this board had me pretty terrified to start nursing school. I had to realize though that people that come to this board are mostly coming for help during a...

  13. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

    shannahan replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

    Pre-nursing school I slept 8-9 hours. Now I've learned to function very well on

  14. How prepared were you for your first clinical?

    shannahan replied to D.R.A.'s topic in General Students

    Not much at all! Spent a lot of time giving bed baths and changing linens. Trying to keep busy though we were so limited in what we could do. And it didn't help that our clinical instructor was...

  15. Apollo College RN Program

    shannahan replied to crangel's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Look under the Education tab then Nclex for the quarterly reports (link below). Apollo's most recent average is 88.89. ASU is 88.35. Maricopa Comm coll 91.84. As bug out said, Apollo's pass rate...

  16. Fast Meal Ideas

    shannahan replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

    Nene RN - the buffalo quesadillas sound great - I'll have to try

  17. Fast Meal Ideas

    shannahan replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

    I buy hamburger in bulk and fry it all at once then freeze it in 1.5 lb increments. Then it's easy to pull it out of the freezer and thaw in the microwave for a quick meal (sloppy joes, tacos,...

  18. Apollo College RN Program

    shannahan replied to crangel's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congratulations Crangel! I'm in the middle of 4th semester at Apollo and I love it (as much as you can love nursing school anyway). It's extremely difficult but overall I am happy with the school....

  19. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    shannahan replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    Beautifully said,

  20. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    shannahan replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    Where are you from? I suppose I could see your point if you live in an underdeveloped area that doesn't have access to health care or much education. Your view is more in line with America 50 to 100...

  21. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    shannahan replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    That's what I was thinking about when I said my "Twilight babies". But yeah, Mi Vida Loca, you better break out the rocking chair - you're just around the corner from being reeeaaaalllly old!

  22. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    shannahan replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    MissMaryMack, you must be very young if you think one is "really older" in their 40s and 50s! If you take care of your health, you will feel much differently when you get there. I'm 47, due to...

  23. Gain or Lose Weight?

    shannahan replied to gams77's topic in General Students

    I have lost weight. Before nursing school I was a sahm, watching Food Network, baking and cooking all day so food was a big focus in my life. Now that I have a life outside the house, food isn't so...

  24. Senior Resident Home

    shannahan replied to MarBug7's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I came to this section today to read about this very thing as I am also interested in the possibility of a group home. I got interested when both of my grandfathers were in wonderful homes. Neither of...

  25. Any changes in the market (exp. nurse)- Phx area

    shannahan replied to itismemonica's topic in Arizona Nursing

    We had scorpions more when we lived on the outskirts of town - close to desert and mountains. They are really no big