whiteoleander5

whiteoleander5

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  1. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    whiteoleander5 posted a topic in General Students

    I have heard many people say this, particularly instructors. It all has to do with the balancing act... Studying enough to do well, but not destroying ourselves in the process to get A's. I understand...

  2. Applying to Nursing School Blues

    whiteoleander5 replied to jamoshey's topic in General Students

    You sound exactly like me 2 years ago! Straight out of highschool, I knew I wanted to be a nurse... So.. I went to a community college, took the prereqs, and the entire time kept telling myself "What...

  3. How do you find the time to work out while in nursing school? Help i gained 10lbs!

    whiteoleander5 replied to Tats88's topic in General Students

    I felt like throughout the semester, I would be way more hungry everyday. My anxiety and stress fueled my appetite, for sure... But its strange, because I ended up losing weight even though I was...

  4. I hate my job.>>How do I apply for CNA job?

    whiteoleander5 posted a topic in General Students

    I have a crappy part time job (Not in the healthcare field...) that I have had for the past 5 years, and I honestly cannot stand one more day there. I have remained at this job because its flexible,...

  5. I am so happy, and just wanted to share...

    whiteoleander5 posted a topic in General Students

    I took my final test today, and only have on project left to go for the semester... which I am presenting on Friday. Its an awful assignment, but I dont even care right now because I'm in a good mood...

  6. New Student Stress

    whiteoleander5 replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    I am finishing my first semester right now, and I completely remember thinking like that when I got my letter. But at the same time, you are sooo excited. I think that was one of the best days of my...

  7. How Do You Do It?

    whiteoleander5 replied to unmarooned's topic in General Students

    This wouldnt help me... When I take a nap, that means I am passed out for a good 2 hours:clown:... Power napping for 20-30 minutes would make me wake up and be more exhausted than when I fell asleep...

  8. Help: Taking out stains on uniform?

    whiteoleander5 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    *** I'll have you all know, that I used PEROXIDE plus a stain stick on top of it (just for extra oomph!)... and two treatments later, the stain is hardly noticeable. I'm sure the next time I use the...

  9. Learning meds by classifications

    whiteoleander5 replied to Jippers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am so glad you made a thread for this, I was thinking the same exact thing!... Meds seem really tricky, and I really plan on focusing on them during the break. (But I refuse to start before...

  10. VENT: Lazy People!!!!

    whiteoleander5 replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    Lol.... I dont see many people like this, but certainly have met a few. My favorite was when this girl straight from highschool (I'm only 2 years older than her, but feel like i'm so much older...

  11. anyone find out that they have a mental illness

    whiteoleander5 replied to misssarahRN's topic in General Students

    I think everyone finds out their weaknesses in nursing school, whether it be physically, or... mentally...:wink2: Nursing school has given me full blown anxiety, with occasional panic attacks. Ive had...

  12. How to stay in shape while in Nursing school....

    whiteoleander5 replied to FutureLatinaRN's topic in General Students

    I dont exercise as much as just trying to eat healthy, or even healthier now that Im not exercising as much. I make sure to always have a healthy snack on me, whether Im at clinical or class....

  13. How Do You Do It?

    whiteoleander5 replied to unmarooned's topic in General Students

    I am a tea nut. I have boxes and boxes at my house, and will seriously drink about 4-5 cups per day.... Depending on how much studying has to be done. I feel that it helps!...

  14. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    whiteoleander5 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Wow, so many responses. Just for the record, I dont do terrible in class or clinical. I would say I am a B student, who occasionally gets A's, and occasionally doesnt know whats shes doing... So, Im...

  15. I should be studying.

    whiteoleander5 posted a topic in General Students

    ... Just wondering how many of you are also poking around on this website rather than hitting the books. My last fundamentals exam is tomorrow, and I am surprisingly very calm about it. I cant wait...

  16. I'm starting clinicals...

    whiteoleander5 replied to toya1908's topic in General Students

    wow, breaks?... we're not allowed to have those. thankfully, my instructor thought that was ridiculous so we ended clinical a little earlier, but the school insisted on no breaks. which doesnt make...

  17. I love being a nursing student but I hate my book.

    whiteoleander5 replied to souhila's topic in General Students

    Hey! I actually have my final fundamentals exam tomorrow morning, and should be studying for it right now.... But instead of buying potter & perry 7th edition, I used the 6th edition and it only...

  18. To Flu Shot or Not??

    whiteoleander5 replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    I recieved my flu shot when we gave out flu shots in clinical, it was such an awesome experience!.... Except, it wasnt too much fun while your partner had shaky hands & was freaking out because...

  19. Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

    whiteoleander5 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Wow, thank you so much! That actually does simplify it... After I googled it, I was still a bit

  20. Did I make the right choice?

    whiteoleander5 replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    You followed your instict, therefore, how can you be wrong to quit? Kudos to you for recognizing that you werent happy with your choice, wouldnt you rather quit now than find out years later as a RN...

  21. What Should I Expect The First Week of Nursing School?

    whiteoleander5 replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    Since I am a new nursing student myself and just finishing up my first semester, I hope I can help you out. I remember our orientation in August, I left it thinking to myself... "*** am I getting...

  22. Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

    whiteoleander5 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    WOW, I am so happy so many of you replied!... And I loveee the "Lasix" comment by the way, did I mention that as I was typing my original post, I wrote out "Lasix" and said.. Oh no wait!, and then...

  23. Terrible test anxiety!

    whiteoleander5 posted a topic in General Students

    No matter how much I study, I feel like its not enough (even though I always end up doing fine!)... But sometimes its so hard to concentrate during tests. My heart is racing, my palms are sweaty, and...

  24. Making Friends in Nursing School

    whiteoleander5 replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    I am a week and a half from finishing my first semester, and I can say that for me it has gotten progressively better each week.... The first two months, I seriously didnt talk to anyone. Even though...

  25. These Pre-reqs... are making me nuts!

    whiteoleander5 replied to averna's topic in General Students

    My scenario is very similiar to Nursing Student 19. I started the prereqs straight out of highschool at a community college, and just started the program two years later... and I am now 20. I really...