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  1. Do any of you feel that you will not like a career in nursing?

    motivated2nurse replied to iceangelred86's topic in General Students

    There have been days, while in clinical, that I thought there is no way I can do this. I have ran into some ignorant nurses and some very ignorant doctors. I cant say that Ive met the patient from...

  2. I used to care about a's and b's in ns, until........................................

    motivated2nurse posted a topic in General Students

    hello, I used to care about getting A's and B's in NS, however, lately C's are excellent in my book. I am currrently in advanced MED/SURG, I understand the material but the test are difficult. C's...

  3. My professor did what?!??

    motivated2nurse replied to darthgirl's topic in General Students

    My instructor told us in clinical just yesterday, that she is tough on us because she wants us to function independently as nurses. I felt as if she tore down my confidence where she claims she's...

  4. Need info on pinning ceremony tradition

    motivated2nurse posted a topic in General Students

    HI, we are currently planning our pinning ceremony, can anyone give me background info on it. Is it proper to give gifts to favorite instructors, if so,

  5. I'm I wrong? Honest answers please!

    motivated2nurse replied to redraven_y2k's topic in General Students

    Happy Birthday, If you want to be a nurse really bad, you will endure the crap to do it. Surround yourself around POSITIVE people, GET OUT OF THE GOSSIP AND NEGATIVITY and go thru the motions....

  6. Im freakin out a little, some advice please

    motivated2nurse posted a topic in General Students

    I am studying for my test on spinal cord injuries, IICP, and head injuries. I have read each chapters twice and I answered at least 100 question from various NCLEX prep books. What else can I do to...

  7. Anbody Else Gain a Ton of Weight in Nursing School?

    motivated2nurse replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Ive gained at least 30 of those pounds. Im already overweight and I cant see my feet. I do however plan on going on a diet as soon as I graduate. Food soothes me right now. IM SO

  8. How do Nursing Instructors deal with this? Clinical site RNs don't want us around

    motivated2nurse replied to chicagrl's topic in General Students

    Ive always been told that we the students are guest, but some of the nurses treat us as if we are in the way and some are glad to see us coming. I try to make the most of my experience. I let my...

  9. How long .............

    motivated2nurse replied to Crux1024's topic in General Students

    I too was taught that if it happens it will occur in the first 15 minutes, my mom who is a nurse says that it will occur almost

  10. Im freakin out a little, some advice please

    motivated2nurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    I did it I passed med/surg with an 80%. Thank goodness, and thank you

  11. I used to care about a's and b's in ns, until........................................

    motivated2nurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Omg! I did it. I got an 80% in my advanced med/surg and i am

  12. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    motivated2nurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    I think that judging someone based on weight is pure prejudice. My classmate whom I am referring to in this thread said that the instructor told her that patients would not take her seriously. Why,...

  13. How to be more confident in clinicals?

    motivated2nurse replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    Relax, do your best. Look like you know what you are doing, even if you dont. Ask questions and dont look nervous even if you are. I use a lot of humor. I laugh at myself and I admit my

  14. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    motivated2nurse replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I would love to say that this is not a competition, we all want to be a nurse. Once you get your license who cares abouth the

  15. Why do I want to be a nurse? Vent - Rant

    motivated2nurse replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    My advice to you is THIS TOO SHALL PASS. Just get through it. If you quit they win. It's your future, not there's. Dont let them steal it from you. Pick yourself up and look ahead. You'll probably...

  16. Who do you thank for their support during NS?

    motivated2nurse replied to blt3535's topic in General Students

    I thank my family, especially my husband who was ok that I quit my job to pursue nursing, I thank my step mom who has supported me emotionally in this journey. I thank my dad who always tell me that I...

  17. What class was/is your hardest????

    motivated2nurse replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    Hands down, it is definitely advanced MED/SURG, the material is easy to follow, but the test questions are ridiculous. ONE MORE WEEK AND ITS

  18. My clinical instructor threw me out of clinical!

    motivated2nurse replied to Nightbloom's topic in General Students

    It all sounds like a perfect learning oppurtunity to me. Dont know why she would send you home, perhaps she was frustrated

  19. Too much to do, too little time

    motivated2nurse posted a topic in General Students

    :uhoh3:Hopefully, I'll be graduating in May of 09 with my ADN. Advanced med/surg is kicking my butt. I have my psych rotation to go and was told that I would make up for any points in that portion of...

  20. NCLEX-RN....Passed!!

    motivated2nurse replied to Az_RN_BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats, hope to join you in the ranks

  21. I used to care about a's and b's in ns, until........................................

    motivated2nurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    hello, suanna I understand where you are coming from, I do. I am a high acheiver, I want to do well. I have done all I know to do to past my test. I read, I go over NCLEX question, I tape record and...

  22. Annoyed-how do you pass med-surg

    motivated2nurse replied to VM85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in the same identical situation, however, I can tell you not to give up. It aint over til it's over. Do your best and dont give

  23. Ready to throw in the towel!

    motivated2nurse replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    I feel your frustration, BUT DONT THROW IN THE TOWEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I believe the struggles will be well worth it. Hang in there. I

  24. Life and Nursing School.

    motivated2nurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    ok it's me again, Life is still crazy, my dog has died-----(I had to put him to sleep), advanced med-surg is crazy intense and I am going stir crazy. I only have till May but it seem as though it is...

  25. Issues in Nursing

    motivated2nurse replied to ChiSmile6's topic in General Students

    I think a good paper on hospital acquired infections would be a good