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  1. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good Luck! Fingers

  2. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You all should find out this week

  3. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Trying to think back to then......It will be listed on the packet you get when you get your letter and the materials. They give you more info at the info session they will hold over the summer for the...

  4. Has anyone applied to Cape Fear's Nursing Program for 2012?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to kbk1985's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck all!!! CFCC is a great school, hopefully you all get your letters

  5. posting grades

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    Our unit tests are back at the end of class after we take the test (test in the first hour, 2 hours of lecture, then we get them back)....we get to view the test (not keep we have to hand them back in...

  6. what are you doing during the break?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    -work (blah...but need $$ as a poor, struggling, nursing student) -hopefully clean my house top to bottom (tough with 2 kiddos and work) -read just for fun -RELAX -watch a TON of junky,...

  7. Equipment needed for School

    olliesmommy1005 replied to number8's topic in General Students

    A brain sheet is basically a piece of paper (every nurse has a different style they like) that lets you take notes during report and throughout your shift to help with organizing the information you...

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

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I have no problem sharing my grades when asked.....actually see my post 4 down 1 to go..... I am not ashamed if I only make a C or B! And I understand wanting your family to see your grades....my...

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

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I don't know if this has been posted, but...... I don't want to hear you squeal over your fantastic grade on that test I just barely passed, nor do I want to get the FB news feeds with every test...

  10. Equipment needed for School

    olliesmommy1005 replied to number8's topic in General Students

    Tons of printer ink! And I third the multi colored pen, really helps during clinicals Monster/Red Bull/Coffee/Espresso Tylenol I love having my netbook and USB flash drive for notetaking in class...

  11. Can you solve this drug calculation?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Etck2009's topic in General Students

    Ok, I've tried a few times and gotten really high numbers (like amounts that shouldn't be given over an hour!)......I'm usually pretty good with the math problems, but I may have to defer to those who...

  12. Can you solve this drug calculation?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Etck2009's topic in General Students

    It may just be me, but the wording of that problem doesn't make much sense.....the ones I usually see are an order of mg (mL)/hr and on hand of mg (mcg) per

  13. Any mothers who are nursing students? How hard is it to balance the two?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to christina94's topic in General Students

    It can be done! And I absolutely agree that "something has to give". I have two kiddos (one just turned 4 and my second will be 2 in a week and a half). My husband is supportive, but works full time...

  14. new grad... base pay/jobs?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Moecato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm kind of in the same boat.....originally from NH, moved to NC almost 3 years ago, will be graduating my ADN program in May and now I'm hoping to get back to NH! I'm debating whether or not I want...

  15. Psych Rotation Changed My Mind!

    olliesmommy1005 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I was DREADING going into this psych rotation (which only includes 2 days....but still). I'm by no means a lover of psych in class, never have been. I'm a "suck it up" kinda girl! Anyway, I have to...

  16. Psych Rotation Changed My Mind!

    olliesmommy1005 replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in Psychiatric

    Dave- The main reason I think I've had this outlook is from my former profession. I was a police officer for 6 years prior to nursing school and I've always though that the people I dealt with blamed...

  17. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It's difficult being a mom and having to balance schoolwork. I have two kiddos myself (4 and 2) and I work part time (luckily I can read and study at work!). :sstrs: Ohhh....clinicals, I LOVE...

  18. Senior nursing students I just want to say.....

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    Congrats all fellow senior students!!! I have until May and I can't

  19. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It's a tough program but it will be so worth it! It is hard to get into a "groove" of studying and everyone is different, but the best I can tell you is what works for me! I record all the lectures on...

  20. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sent you a

  21. RN night program in NC

    olliesmommy1005 replied to T2NURSE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Cape Fear has a night

  22. First Quarter Books

    olliesmommy1005 replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in General Students

    We had a HUGE list our first semester as well, but the good thing is, you don't have to buy books for any other semester! I don't recognize any of the books on your list, but it's just due to the...

  23. You know you are a Nursing student when...

    olliesmommy1005 replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    Ha!!! So true, that and hemorrhage and

  24. Moms to small children that are in nursing school?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    Just repeating what others have said, it CAN be done! I have two young kiddos (will be 2 & 4 in October). It's not easy, but with a great support system it is doable. I had one very difficult...

  25. Cape Fear CC 2011?

    olliesmommy1005 replied to wtc-wilmington's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! I have an Iphone and I use it in class to record lecture, which helps tremendously! I listen to the lecture in the car, mowing the lawn, and I go to sleep listening to it before a test! Also I...