hearts895, RN BSN

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  1. Anatomy and Physiology

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Completely hated the nervous system. Endocrine is hard too. I like the cardiac, immune, and urinary systems. I think the immune system might be my

  2. You know you're a student nurse when...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    Scrubs is so awesome!!! I LOVE that

  3. You know you're a student nurse when...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    You nerdily go on excitedly to your (bored) family members about the "super cool nursing supplies you bought"... *note to self - no one else cares if your new bp kit has a cute print on the cuff and...

  4. Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you - I'm so done with pre-reqs, its hard to stay focused this semester. Ready to get this show on the road and step into N.S. after all these years of waiting!

  5. Help! Need Inspirational Nursing quotes or Stories

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to NursieN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - that book has wonderful treasure trove of great nursing stories. They even made a Volume 2 of C.S. for the Nurses Soul. *warning: some stories will make you seriously teary eyed

  6. Help! Need Inspirational Nursing quotes or Stories

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to NursieN's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a truck load of quotes: Caring is the essence of nursing. ~Jean Watson Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon. ~Dag Hammarskjold One...

  7. You know you're a student nurse when...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    Indeed

  8. You know you're a student nurse when...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    My Mom talks about my "great new career" and I'm like, "I'm not there yet dear LOL" I'm in the U.S. - originally from Washington state, but I'm going to school in Michigan. Good luck to us both...

  9. Just a rant

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't know how old you are, but I'm a straight A student, recently turned 21, and have never expected life to be easy. I don't see what age or generation has to do with it. At my old college "this...

  10. Just a rant

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your A&P class sounds terrible!!!! No multiple choice Qs - all essay w/ verbatim definitions.... wow, I'd be on the verge of tears and I'm a very good student. You have my sympathy, and to all of...

  11. A Nursing Students Prayer

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to txmommyof3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lovely prayer ? Here is one that I think is kinda silly, but very sweet too. It applies to pre-nursing students too. Why Do I do This? By Ashley Lipscomb, Student Nurse Why do I study all hours of...

  12. I finally got Accepted.

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to jnkrek2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Good for you! I finally got in after nearly 3 years of work and it feels great! Congrats to you, and a I hope everyone else gets their acceptance letter too! :)...

  13. Is anyone else intimadated by the Pre-Req race followed by the applic + accept race?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to mamaryeup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can be disheartened, intimidated, and stressed. But stay undaunted! Never give up, give it all you got and you'll get accepted eventually. Thats what I did, and I'm finally in! Good luck to all

  14. Which nursing school is best?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to ksm3's topic in General Nursing

    Analyze the requirements (i.e. hoops to jump through) to get in, and call both schools and ask the average incoming GPA for the actual Nursing Program. Also ask about incoming class sizes for N.S. -...

  15. You know you're a student nurse when...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    you and me both LOL. I'm just like you - a pre-nursing student starting ns in sept, and I already feel like a seasoned vet in a

  16. Aye "Dummie". Excuse Me!

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to determine2brn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is horrible. I rarely hear about a situation involving such utter disrespect! I would have absolutely Furious with a capital F!!! The mean streak in me would have been tempted to say, "I...

  17. Barely pulling a 'C' in Micro, and need some advice please

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Goodness, I have so much advice to give lol, I don't even know where to begin. Read your textbook chapters thoroughly, and try to be an "active reader." Highlight as you read and constantly go...

  18. You know you're a student nurse when...

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    Uh oh I already fit the bill with alot of these LOL, looks like I'm in for it with nursing school!

  19. What Advice Would you give your Self as Nurse when you Were a Student?

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to bebexoxo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for this wonderful

  20. Help please ;/ I'm a nursing student-need help remembering a med name

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to almost_there2010's topic in Emergency

    Maybe get an really thorough drug book (at the school library or something) and go through all the A-names. Good

  21. Great tips on how to land your first nursing gig

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who had to move away from home to go to school, I don't like the idea of having to stay away from home for even more years, but I know bad times call for pragmatic action. Thanks for this...

  22. Caring MA in need of guidance

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to aprilma2rn's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you :redpinkhe In a way, I have been there for awhile myself. For a variety of reasons (beyond my control) it has taken me awhile to get accepted to nursing school. Just like...

  23. Saunders Student Nurse Planner

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm wondering about this planner as well! I'm on the fence about buying it. Do you think it is worth the money? Has anyone else ever bought this planner? Thanks for posting this! :) Good luck to us...

  24. Nursing School Rankings???

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Thats an interesting point. I have heard for instance, that the UW emphasizes "book skills" more so than "clinical skills." In this way an ADN program that is more intensely focused on clinicals might...

  25. Nursing School Rankings???

    hearts895, RN BSN replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Mixed sense of pride and disappointment to see my home state's UW ranked 1st. Too bad I never could've gotten in.... Makes me concerned about how I'll be perceived when it comes to getting my 1st job...