Rhody34

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  1. The Things I've Seen Today...

    Rhody34 replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that the "truth hurts". I felt like Diva was being rude. That's all. I don't know how else to explain myself- so I won't. I love nursing school, and I am extremely excited for the future....

  2. The Things I've Seen Today...

    Rhody34 replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    I don't appreciate your condescending reply. No- I dont rely fully on the vent threads on how to be a good nurse in my future clinical practice. Could you be more passive aggressive? You (I think)...

  3. The Things I've Seen Today...

    Rhody34 replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say people are here for MANY reasons- not just the reasons you may be here. As a student nurse- I find these vent threads extremely helpful to how NOT to act. If you don't like or appreciate a...

  4. Had to bite my tongue and....

    Rhody34 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    lol- I actually get the complete OPPOSITE conversations! I am currently a senior nursing student graduating in May. I love nursing school, and love nursing! When I tell people I am a nursing...

  5. Any mamas with a 2-3 yr old and started pre-req's here?

    Rhody34 replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well- I'm not a "Mama", but I am an at home Daddy to 3 little ones and have been for the last 2.5 years. I am currently in my last year of nursing school. I started my pre-reqs in 2007. At the time...

  6. Male nurse in L&D

    Rhody34 replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No it's okay. No need to apologize. Luckily I have NO desire to be a L&D nurse... haha. But I was surprised to hear her say that. I can see your point though, and

  7. Male nurse in L&D

    Rhody34 replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel ya. I am a male nursing student finishing up my last year. I also have 3 children. I have heard stories that the men in the L&D clinical rotation sometimes get told the women are...

  8. RN to BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jada! Thats what Ive been hearing! Getmeoutofthehouse- I already hold a BA from URI and have already completed Chem and Organic Chem from a previous degree there, so I dont think I'd have to...

  9. RN to BSN

    Rhody34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. This may be a bit premature of me- but I'm already thinking about how I can get my BSN (as quickly as possible) after completing my ADN from CCRI. I have this summer off, then have 2...

  10. Casual Reading

    Rhody34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all. I'm a senior nursing student enjoying my summer. I was looking for suggestions in regards to casual reading. I just finished "A Nurses's Story" by Tilda Shalof and loved it. I am looking...

  11. Casual Reading

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome every one! Thanks so much! I'll add some of these to my summer reading list! I picked up "Life Support: Three Nurses on the Front Lines", by Suzanne Gordon. A bit older- came out in 1997-...

  12. Casual Reading

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Cool- thanks for those suggestions!

  13. RN to BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    I applied in February 2010 and was accepted in June 2010, and began Nursing 1 in September 2010. I believe they let students know either way whether theyre accepted or not, and if I remember...

  14. RN to BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    What campus did you apply? Days or nights and weekends? I'm at Lincoln nights and weekends. Start Nursing 4 in September. Cant wait to be done!

  15. RN to BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys. Thanks for the info. I have a bachelors already from URI and have already completed Chem and Organic Chem from a previous degree. I assume they would transfer from URI to RIC. I looked...

  16. Eating their young?

    Rhody34 replied to pashark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry but youre fellow students sound ridiculous. I have been in 3 different clinical groups with 3 different groups of students and I've never heard any of them say something so stupid. So yes-...

  17. test bank

    Rhody34 replied to jsr210's topic in General Students

    No- but I know people who have. Don't be tempted- it will only hurt you in the long run. Thats a

  18. PRE-NURSING STUDENTS!!!!!!

    Rhody34 replied to Cari Turner21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Cari! Welcome and best of luck to you! There is a pre-nursing student forum that may be able to help answering all your questions. What program are you preparing for? What classes do you have...

  19. Anyone worried b/c you did RN and not BSN?

    Rhody34 replied to Chris99mu's topic in General Students

    Some of us have no choice. I'm an at home Dad to 3 young kids (ages 4, 3, and 1) and my Wife works full time. I wait tables on any free nights to compensate but I do weekend/evening nursing program...

  20. Is making friends in school important?

    Rhody34 replied to CourtneyLR's topic in General Students

    I am married, I'm a stay at home Dad to 3 young kids. I also work 2 part time jobs and go to nursing school. The last thing I thought I would ever do is make friends or have time for them. I have...

  21. Advise for upcoming clinical

    Rhody34 replied to nethmzd's topic in General Students

    I agree with a lot of what other have said... Some of these are repeated, but I think are extremely important... 1. Be on time, and Be prepared! I feel like this is MOST important. KNOW the meds you...

  22. Dare I Say... Bored!?!?

    Rhody34 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay- so I just finished my second semester of my ADN program and boy was it EXHAUSTING... physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, etc. etc... you all know. We've been on summer break now for...

  23. Is this academic dishonesty?

    Rhody34 replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    Are you serious!? Man- some people need to get a life. I'm an advocate for "Do your own work", but that's a little ridiculous. To the OP- I do NOT see this as dishonest in any

  24. Dare I Say... Bored!?!?

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Students

    I think another part that drives me is only having one more year left, and after the summer its really only 7 months. I want so badly to be done and to start the next chapter! But again- I dont want...

  25. Do I need this for nursing school?

    Rhody34 replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    LOL- All joking aside... about the starbucks things... Thats all I asked for Christmas and my birthday. For my birthday I got $250 for starbucks.... its didnt even last the semester. My study group...