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sbostonRN

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

    sbostonRN replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    I gained 15 lbs my first semester, and I had to buy a new clinical uniform When weight gain starts hitting me in the wallet, it hurts a lot more! I just started my second semester (MedSurg) and I'm...

  2. First patient death

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Students

    Today at clinical in a hospice facility, I experienced my first death. She was a sweet woman who had been deteriorating for the past week or so. I didn't know her when she was able to walk and talk....

  3. A Question for ADN Students and Grads

    sbostonRN replied to sarahkk's topic in General Students

    Tuition and fees (basically everything paid to the school): ~$28000 total Books: $752 so far, probably another $250 before I graduate Uniforms: $190 PDA (required): $550 So overall $29,750 total....

  4. Probelms with Private Student Loans

    sbostonRN replied to Nicole2010's topic in General Students

    For those of you with a house, is a home equity loan possible? I don't think companies will be giving out private loans for a few more years, at least until the economy improves. Sorry you're going...

  5. Stuff for clinicals

    sbostonRN replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Students

    It really does vary widely by school. We were told that some things were required, and some things i learned along the way. -school uniform of course (mine does not have cargo pockets ) -white Dansko...

  6. Should I switch jobs from lab tech to CNA?

    sbostonRN posted a topic in General Students

    I just finished my first course in a 2 year ASN program. This means that I can work as a CNA if I want, which will allow me more flexibility with studying and classes. And it will get my foot in the...

  7. Tattoos and piercings

    sbostonRN replied to averna's topic in General Students

    I had a tragus ring before nursing school, and my instructor told me I couldn't wear it to clinical. For a week or two, I took it out and put it back in each day, but I got sick of it really fast,...

  8. What Should I Expect The First Week of Nursing School?

    sbostonRN replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    The first week in my program was orientation to clinical, lecture and school policies. It was a ton of information and I wish it was dispersed through the semester because I forgot most of it...

  9. Course Work?

    sbostonRN replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in General Students

    My clinical days are always the same this semester. I am in an Evening/Weekend program so my clinicals are Friday 5:30-9:00, Saturday 7:00-3:30 and Sunday 7:00-3:00. They will change a bit next...

  10. Course Work?

    sbostonRN replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in General Students

    It really depends on your program. In my program there are no papers. I do about 200 pages of reading a week, and have 8-12 hours of lecture a week. Since there's no papers for the theory...

  11. Having a really hard time during my first semester

    sbostonRN replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    I can't tell you if it gets better or not, but I can tell you that I'm feeling the exact same way. I'm in an evening ADN program and a lot of the students are married with kids. I am younger than...

  12. Made Incredibly Easy Books

    sbostonRN replied to shoebottom's topic in General Students

    I am starting in the fall and I'm planning on checking a few out of the library to see if they are worth the money before buying. I've heard great things about the Fluids and Electrolytes. I am also...

  13. Jobs during Nursing school/ How do you afford this??

    sbostonRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students

    I start nursing school in the fall and I'm planning to work full-time. I've had this job for 3 years (since graduating from college with my first degree) and the money I make is too good to give up....

  14. What Nursing Gear do you personally own?

    sbostonRN replied to Brian's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My school required that we get a watch with a sweep second hand. The clicking can be distracting and you may find yourself counting the clicks instead of listening for the

  15. 2007 NCLEX pass rate by school

    sbostonRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you! This makes me really proud to be a Lawrence Memorial nursing student :) I am starting my nursing classes in late August, and in two years I'll be one of those 110 people that passed on my...

  16. Entering Nursing School in August

    sbostonRN replied to Ang_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I got a plain watch from my uniform store. You can always get a cheapie watch from Target and change the band to something that won't irritate your skin. Mine has a leather band and I'm thinking of...

  17. Where to buy all white shoes?

    sbostonRN replied to cereus's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got my nursing shoes at Work n Gear in Saugus. I got Dansko white professional shoes and I absolutely love them - worth every penny. They also have them in the gift shop/uniform store at Mass...