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Like you, I have a hard time remembering all of the lab values but, By heavens, I'm getting it! I've started just writing them down, or typing them! Doing so repetitively is helping me recall!

My main biggie-worry is Med-Surg. So tell me, what does anyone else think is the best way to review so many chapters? My final is this coming Thursday. Some of my classmates said they'll read their Saunder's NCLEX-RN review book...Some said they were...

Thanks y'all. So far I've used my textbook and reviewed the study guide that came with my text. Just when I think I've got a handle on things I remember that there are a lot more disorders/diseases to review! Worried about becoming scrambled with all...

80 and over is passing at my school. Anything under is failing. An 80 is, of course, a C. You must make a C to pass the course.

HAHAHAAAA...I love that!! This is hilarious!

CMB2B, I'm finishing up my second semester of an ADN-RN program. What I can tell you is this: Take one day at a time. Remember, you're a student. Like everyone else in your class, you will be learning. There WILL be days you'll wonder if you can hand...

You're going to be just fine. It's so yours! I really DO envy you being so close. I can't wait to see your post, "I DID IT!!" Will look for that one and I'll be applauding you from Virginia. As for when I'll be done, I "was" set to graduate in May o...

Carolanne, I wanted to send you my congratulations for having weathered the storm and accomplishing a hard-worked for goal. I can't wait til' the day comes that I can say the same. Bestest of luck on your upcoming finals, not that you'll need it.

Almost over for you, Carolanne! How much longer now!?!

orrnlori, may I say....I've read many many of your posts and....Well, I had to tell you: I would dearly love to have you as an instructor. Your posts are just always so, so, so.....Okay, how DO I say it? You're just an incredible person. Anyone who i...

Yep, TaraSC covered what Chem is all about.....Practice with that algebra. I thought that was the most boooooring class!! ahah Reminds me of this joke, though: Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron." The other says "Are you sure?" ...

I've gotten where I just go for concealer, foundation, powder, a tiny bit of blush, and a tad of mascara for clinicals. I save the lipstick, eyeliner, and eye shadow for class days and "I want to look less like a haglet days." May I suggest....Mary K...

I have never had difficulties with any nurses at the hospitals....Well, until yesterday evening when my group arrived to get our patient assignments. When we get our needed info to prepare for the following day's clinicals, they want us to get as muc...

Has anyone here ever had to retake a course? Though I'm not sure yet if that's what is going to happen there is the possibility I'll have to retake Med-Surg. I haven't tallied the points from the exams with the points we get for paperwork assignments...

You'd be surprised how many people have asked the same thing, with the same astonishment. My cousin even remarked that her passing grade when she was in nursing school was a 75; couldn't believe ours. However, what to do, eh? And no, I'm not the only...

Thanks to both of you for your replies. I feel deep inside that I'm okay with having to retake the course if I have to. I've had several instructors and seasoned nurses tell me that they also had to retake the course when they were in school or simpl...

LPN2Be2004, what exactly are you looking for in design for these announcements? I do websites and graphics on the side....Maybe I could help you. If it's not too much you're needing, I would certainly do so at no cost to you. Design? Colors? Images? ...

Let's see, my classmates consist of (and I say this with endearment because I love them all): The studious brain, of course. The student who tells everyone and their neighbor about their schizophrenic mother-in-law, their cranky grandmother, their s...

I had to laugh when reading this. There really ARE students in my class just like this!! The "class brain" sits in the front seat and carries a library in her backpack. Only difference in her and the student mentioned is I DO know her; she's very per...

Hey, wonderfulmom, I hear what you're saying. I too used to struggle with becoming easily drowsy when trying to study which, naturally, decreased my ability to concentrate. Took me awhile but I finally began to understand what my instructor had been ...

Uh, here's an idea: http://www.med-psych.net/nurse-gifts.html

CNM2B, I just recently cut my hair to mid-neck but before I did it was halfway down my back. I pulled it up in a long ponytail with a hair-colored elastic band that contained no metal and then drew it halfway through the elastic a third time...looked...

I haven't read through any of the other replies yet...Just figured I'd interject my own thoughts first. I wear makeup every day. I fix my hair every day. I don't see the point in letting nursing school stress appear obvious...haha. And good groomin...

I'm appalled to hear how you are your class are being "taught"....What is this man's problem!?! I agree with the person who said you need to take this higher up....Go to the Dean! You pay your tuition; you deserve to be taught to the best of that pro...