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  1. Students attending (or attended) SMCC??

    critical thinker replied to beachmom77's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated from SMCC in '09, great program, the work is tough, get together with some study partners help each other, and you will find in the end it was so worth it, Good Luck

  2. 8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    critical thinker replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I know it's embarrassing, but, I have to document, did you have a bowel movement

  3. Not a real nurse?

    critical thinker replied to Iris34's topic in Psychiatric

    I find the same thing when you say "I work in geriatrics" many nurses believe that is not "real"

  4. I failed the NCLEX- AGAIN!

    critical thinker replied to afisher2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When (regardless of what "book" or "program"you are using) doing questions, review the rationales of the questions you get wrong, understand why the right answer is right, and review the strategies of...

  5. REAL NURSING?

    critical thinker posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a nurse in LTC for a year now, and I must say that it makes me NUTS that some others do not consider us "NURSES" unless you have done your tour of duty in a hospital, and I have read on...

  6. New Admissions

    critical thinker posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, Curious as to how other facilities do their admission procedure, do you have an admission coordinator that handles most of the paper work, or do the "floor" nurses handle to whole thing?

  7. Help! Just found out I failed NCLEX-RN

    critical thinker replied to fs2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you start to study for the test re-take, review the questions that you get wrong, review the right answer, read the rationales, and strategies for why the right answer is the right answer, this...

  8. When are you no longer considered a new graduate?

    critical thinker posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any ideas on when you are no longer considered a new graduate? I have been working as a RN in LTC for 7 months, while I am feeling comfortable in my job now, I still feel as though I am a new grad.,...

  9. LTC versus Hospital?

    critical thinker posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I became a RN in June of 2009, my job is working full time in a Long-term care facility, I previously worked there as a CNA before becoming a nurse for several years. My question is do you miss...

  10. For those who are studying for and who have already taken NCLEX

    critical thinker replied to brem86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you should while studying, focus on why a correct answer is correct. Everyone's experience is different, I found that the exam is more about critical thinking, and knowing how to come to the...

  11. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

    critical thinker replied to luvmyguys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too, took a job in skilled LTC, "the year in Med-Surg" was not going to happen for a while, where I live there are no hospitals hiring; however, I have still applied to some for perhaps a per-diem,...

  12. Please HELP !!!!!!!!

    critical thinker replied to hoping2bRNsobadly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    continue to do the cd's, read the rationales(if they are offered) understand why the answer was chosen. Also, on the NCSBN web site they have a test plan for NCLEX exams (I would not print it all out,...

  13. PLEASE DROP ADVICE!!!-BEST STUDY GUIDE FOR NCLEX-RN for people who have PASSED NCLEX

    critical thinker replied to TheFuture09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders CD, and went through most of the questions, and like most people write on this thread, read the rationales(they help you understand why the answer is right). I also did the NCSBN...

  14. For those who had ERI tests before graduation!

    critical thinker replied to mjbsn2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for that response to the ERI question, I too just took the pre-RN exam, and did not get the one point above the national average. I have been very discouraged because of it, so it is nice to...

  15. waiting for final grade

    critical thinker posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone, Third semester is over! Now the waiting begins for our final grade results. Exam was on Monday. In the past two semesters, the instructors have called students who failed, this...

  16. waiting for final grade

    critical thinker replied to critical thinker's topic in General Students

    Finally got results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made it to the fouth and final

  17. Need helping to keep from failing!

    critical thinker posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, everyone, looking for help, and encouragement. I just took my third nursing exam for the semester (we have four exams and a final) and got a really poor grade! For test number four I need to...

  18. Mean and Nasty consistently

    critical thinker replied to tamz04's topic in General Students

    I have had the same experience, some nurses have been very willing to help (I find male nurses the most helpful) and teach you things, but for the most part they are cold and downright rude. I do my...

  19. Microbiology FIRST EXAM (FAILED) :[

    critical thinker replied to Lifeslilangel38's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also just took my micro test(only 3 total in semester) and did poorly, I do not want to drop the class as it is neccessary for the nursing program, I am going to put in more effort for the next two,...

  20. Nursing at SMCC

    critical thinker replied to TheNewDino's topic in General Nursing

    Hello out there, this question is for any SMCC graduates, I am finishing the second semester, and still hanging on by my teeth, grade now hinges on the final. Last semester I found that our final was...

  21. Moral Dilemmas

    critical thinker replied to happyhelpert's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel, I am personally against abortion. As a nurse that does not mean that I would not treat a sick woman who has had an abortion or judge her for that ; however, I would not...

  22. Working Full-time and going to school

    critical thinker replied to KeithT66's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in my second semester, and working weekends also, just as someone has already said on this post if you can find a weekend job take it. I do think that not working would certainly be easier, but...

  23. IV rate formula's any easy ways to remember?

    critical thinker posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone out there have any idea's on how to remember the IV rate formula's? Second semester starting on Monday, and these calculations will be our first test, I would like to find an easier way to...

  24. Nursing at SMCC

    critical thinker replied to TheNewDino's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am in my first semester at SMCC, and in two weeks we have our final. I have to agree with you, this semester was brutal, and I also agree that if you can not handle tough no nonsense...