wannabeRN2010

I turned in my application to Cleveland State CC for the RN program waaayyy back in November, either though they weren't due until March. I know when I turn it in that I have met all the requirements and SHOULD get accepted. Well, Sunday (Apr.6th) I...

I am working on my FIRST care plan (which is due tomorrow) and cannot decide on a nursing diagnosis. My pt was admitted for a GI bleed and now has a NG tube inserted for suction and has been NPO for three days. I was going to use risk for fluid and ...

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I come home almost daily and take a nap for about an hour or less... I am not a napper either. well, I wasn't a napper. I just come home so drained and overwhelmed and then sit on the bed and I'm out. I've decided that I had rather take that "persona...

At my school we have four tests and a final and have to have 77% to pass. We also have projects and checklists and clinicals and stuff like that, but we don't get a grade for any of it. It only hurts us if don't do it. ahhh... what a semester this is...

It was the same way for me. I just wanted to start and so the wondering would stop, well, it hasn't... lol! If anything there is more now than ever. I am just so thrilled to be in the program. Good luck and it will be here before you know it!!

I'm not sure about supplements for memory, but I have been trying to take a daily multivitamin and it is has to be laced, lol! j/k It is a One-a-day Weight Loss vitamin (I just joined Weight Watchers so it seemed like a good idea), I figured it was j...

First official day today.... Basically a continuation of orientation (which was Friday)... lots of forms and general course description. We actually start with material tomorrow, Trends and Roles, and our first test is in a few weeks. Hearing and rea...

We get to wear navy this year too!!! I am beyond thrilled!!!

Hello all!! I am starting an ADN program next week and have been trying to buy all 14 of the required books. We have three medical dictionaries to choose from and since I know NOTHING about them I would love some advice! The choices are: Cyclopedic ...

I have to agree with everyone else. I was a store manager for 3 years and when someone just up and quit, it made it really tuff for me. I had to totally rearrange my schedule (not to mention my life) to cover their shift. That was one of the reasons ...

Daytonite, You are nothing short of awesome! You always post the most helpful information. I know that with people like you and my determination I will become a good nurse. Thank you!!!

I LOVE this idea... I have a very annoying 16 year old brother who also does EVERYTHING loud. He also really enjoys playing Rock Band (which is awesome) and the pinging of those drum sticks makes me a little suicidal,:sfxpld: lol... j/k (but close)! ...

I get all edgy too, around finals and now with the stress and nerves of starting the nursing program. It helps me realize when and why I'm on edge and just breathe. I keep telling myself that flipping out (crying, screaming, etc) is only a temporary ...

My orientation is the Friday before classes start on Monday. We have not had any other information provided aside from the required vaccinations, physical, and other stuff for our clinicals. I am sooo ready to find out what all we need. Good luck to...

I'm with ya... we have 12 required and 11 recommended books.

First of all, I'm with everyone else that this INSANE! You have had surgery, you have a prescription, and they are temporary not even an all the time thing... and even if they were, it shouldn't be reason alone to deny you the ability to do your clin...

That's great!!! I am so happy for you!! Things have been going along fairly smoothly for me also, not as amazing as less than $400 for books and an extra $500 a month, but good none the less... lol! Congrats and I'm sure you'll do great!!

I'm 24 and starting the ADN program next week. I'll be 26 when I graduate and hopefully will only lack one more year to obtain my BSN.

I'm right there with ya, I have been a CNA for about 3 years and I am currently in an ADN program and NOTHING makes me gag, but the sputum. I can handle the blood, gore, and the smells... just not the sputum. EEWWWW! It is the one thing that makes my...

I am buying my books next week (need my financial aid first). We have to have 12 required and they also recommend 11 more. We will have to buy 2-3 for each semester after this first load. It is crazy!!! I'm gonna need a backpack with wheels!!

I am so excited, nervous, scared, anxious, etc all together... I have orientation next Friday and start the 26th. I am currently trying to buy my most of my 12 required books (not to mention the 11 recommended). I can't wait to get started and get ov...

I believe I read somewhere in that other forum that Staples will do it also. Sounds like a great idea!

I am just beginning to but my books (start the 25th). We have 12 required and 11 recommended.... IT IS INSANE!!