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    Reading Textbooks

    ArrowRN replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    yep its was in 3rd semester that reality hit me that I really need to start reading. Not just reading but comprehension of the main idea. I really paid for it with my lowest grades since in nursing...
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    Down hill from here on out!!

    ArrowRN replied to Remilekun's topic in General Students

    Don't ever believe the rumors and never get complacent. In the race to the finish line is where many runners loose out because that thought they had the win in the bag then someone leaned in the chest...
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    Terrified about student loan debt. ADVICE

    ArrowRN replied to becca94's topic in General Students

    I would not worry about student loans it will only affect your classes. However do have a plan in mind of how you will pay it back. There are many programs for which your can work as a nurse and get...
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    Compliment, Motivate or Encourage the previous poster :)

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Its a new year so follow your dreams and make them a reality...this is your time, your
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    Compliment, Motivate or Encourage the previous poster :)

    ArrowRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hey nurse students and nurses, I actually got this game idea from an exercising forum and I thought it would be a good idea to motivate nursing students. To play all you have to do is make a single...
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    ArrowRN replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The other thing people say when I tell them I'm going to be a nurse is they automatically say "oh thats great so soon you will be a doctor". I have to keep saying I have no interest in being a doctor....
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    ArrowRN replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If one is not strong and confident in nursing you will get chewed up whether male or female. I used to worry about stereotypes before nursing school, but now that Im here I couldn't care less about...
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    This semester is giving me the smack down - failing another test

    ArrowRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys, I don't know what going on this semester but it's my 3rd semester and nursing school is giving me a good beat down. I've failed a couple tests. I still got time to make up for it. This time...
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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    ArrowRN replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    Yes our school also has a no rounding up policy in order to make a passing grade. I am sorry to hear about your dilemma. So what options have they given
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    Student Loan help!!!

    ArrowRN replied to misssarab.5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The student loans no longer work like that. Even if it's a private institution the amount still has to be approved by the school and you won't get your money ahead of time. I'm trying to remember how...
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    Marriage and Nursing School

    ArrowRN replied to bdedwards's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This sounds so similar to my rant I had a while back... https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/spouses-have-no-826141.html Since then has much changed? Not really dude and unfortunately it gets...
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    I can't be excited

    ArrowRN replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    If people are jealous and angry because you got an A then they are just plain foolish and I would ignore them. I would be asking you for tips on what I could do differently. There's been times I...
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    Nursing exam questions are terrible (according to science)

    ArrowRN replied to ericthered's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes nurses use drugs as part of the treatment but it's not just the sole reason for treatment. Medicine is not giving drugs. Giving drugs is giving drugs, anyone can do that. Medicine is a procedure...
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    Passed First Semester-now I need your help

    ArrowRN replied to BeccaC623's topic in General Students

    Take a couple of learner style inventory tests to ensure that listening and writing is how your brain learns best. I've learned some new things about myself by doing these tests. If you are...
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    Is 22 credit hours a semester too much?

    ArrowRN replied to MsDanielle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are single, have few responsibilities, like no kids, no job etc and commit to it on a daily basis I think it's doable and I rarely tell pre-nursing students to do more than 12 credits. The...
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    This semester is giving me the smack down - failing another test

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Well it's been a stressful semester but thanks to some awesome classmates and hard work studying I was able to pass all my finals and raise my averages above 75%...Yep this means I passssed my 3rd...
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    I can't be excited

    ArrowRN replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    Well congratulations and I hope you continue to be successful. I know a lot of people do not like to talk about their grades for the same reason. However, to give you another viewpoint, I'm one of...
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    Are any of you using an ipad with stylus to take notes?

    ArrowRN replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    You did not just say Mac Desktop! That would send shivers through any diehard iMac user.kidding
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    Nursing exam questions are terrible (according to science)

    ArrowRN replied to ericthered's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The medical model = here's a drug you're fixed The Nursing model = here's my care, you're healed Nursing has nothing to do with medicine. Being a former EMT is was hard for me to understand that and I...
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    I Made it Through!

    ArrowRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    excellent and congrats...good news is always motivation to keep at
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    How to Enter workforce as Nurse tech/PCT

    ArrowRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys, I would like to hear specifically from student nurses or experienced hiring nurses or who changed careers and got nurse tech or PCT positions while in nursing school. After doing so many...
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    how long do i need to study for teas test?

    ArrowRN replied to Hibbzem17's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The Teas is not college level math and way lower than statistic level. You have nothing to worry about. I took it as soon as I finished my prereqs without studying made around 84%...I decided to study...
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    First time having a patient with diabetes

    ArrowRN replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    in USA they still use mg/dl units in which normal levels are 70-99 mg/dl which is 3.9-5.5 mmol/L per text book. You can't really ask that info on the internet because each state, in fact each hospital...
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    Changing careerS

    ArrowRN replied to iTyrizzle87's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i left the telecommunication field for nursing
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    Can you challenge the CNA exam?

    ArrowRN replied to sparke998's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The prometric website has the checklist for florida of all possible skills sets. The nurse board website has steps to challenge the exam....