CBsMommy

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  1. What do you use to carry your books around?

    CBsMommy replied to pandorasbox's topic in General Students

    I found that a rolling backpack didn't give me the necessary room so I use a scrapbooking bag (also rolling). If I know I don't need as many books in class that day, I have another messenger bag that...

  2. I Think I am NOT Going to NS

    CBsMommy replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    I've met some people in the radiology program at my school and they love it. They didn't have to wait to get into the nursing program (our waitlist was topping three years) and they will have a job...

  3. How to pass Pharm125??

    CBsMommy replied to JessCNA2RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is it possible to share with someone in your program that already has their book? Can you go to the school library and see if they have a copy of this book (or something similar) to check out so you...

  4. How to survive clinicals

    CBsMommy replied to Sjsmith92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. They should start you off slowly with vitals/ADLs. It's a good idea to jump in and help when possible. Remember to always be respectful of the staff at the hospitals (this has gotten me...

  5. Single parents starting NS....Stories please!!

    CBsMommy replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    I'm a single mom to a wonderful little boy who is almost 4. It's hard but very doable! The biggest thing that has helped me is having a schedule! My son helps out with what he can, for instance, we...

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

    CBsMommy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    i love how the text of this got larger and larger! lol! good points

  7. Backstabbing/Gossip in Nursing School

    CBsMommy replied to silverhalide's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best thing that you can do is ignore it. Cross your t's and dot your i's to CYA, but ignore the gossips. I rarely talk with anyone in my program and if I do, it's about the weather or some...

  8. Clinicals?

    CBsMommy replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    We had clinicals on Monday, lecture all day Tuesday, lab on Wednesday and Thursday and clinical again on Friday, not to mention lab check-offs as scheduled throughout the entire semester. It was...

  9. Things to take away from shadowing a nurse?

    CBsMommy replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    I don't overly ask questions and I ALWAYS make sure that I throw in quite a few compliments into the mix! Even some of the "meanest" nurses will lighten up a lot if you tell them that you love how...

  10. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

    CBsMommy replied to shescoolie's topic in General Students

    I hate it when: I can never find a patient's chart when I need it, even when I've come into the facility on my own hours, TWICE, on two different days, just to look up the information I need. When I...

  11. I need help to get better grades in nursing school

    CBsMommy replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Students

    Did you talk with your instructor about the test questions you missed? Check out Strategies for Test Success by Saunders. It is specifically related to nursing school and nursing school/NCLEX type...

  12. Nursing and Money Makin'

    CBsMommy replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    That's what I'm saying. I don't suggest anyone go into the nursing just for the money. As detailed in my post, there are a hundred more lucrative ways to make money. I also chose nursing because...

  13. Nursing and Money Makin'

    CBsMommy replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    As I've stated in previous threads, there are better ways to make money AND have more flexibility than nursing. I worked in mortgage for 15 years and I can tell you that a Loan Officer at a bank works...

  14. Call me crazy, but...ZOMG School!

    CBsMommy replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    I am with you! I cannot wait for school to get back into session. I did not get a job for the summer because I had surgery that knocked me down for 2 weeks, my son has continued in full time daycare...

  15. Laid off after 38 years

    CBsMommy replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like someone doesn't want to pay their employees the pensions they earned!!! I would hire a lawyer and fight like %*&^ to get what you have earned. Good

  16. How did you memorize path of bloodflow in the heart?

    CBsMommy replied to mysticpenguin's topic in General Students

    For A&P, I drew it all out and mapped it through. I know that it seems hard but it will become second nature throughout school and will keep popping up through every class from here on out so...

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

    CBsMommy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I find this hard to believe too. In our program, it is almost impossible to cheat. The instructors change their tests around every semester, we are not allowed to have copies of the tests (we review...

  18. Question about study groups...

    CBsMommy replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Students

    I belonged to a study group in the beginning of first semester and it didn't work out for me. I haven't joined another study group and I have some of the highest grades in our class. So, no, it's...

  19. Don't giver her a drink! It'll make her have to go to the bathroom!!

    CBsMommy replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    I would have just looked at the girl and said, "yeah, so"? If this person isn't even licensed why are you listening to them? I would've gone to get the patient a drink and then MADE SURE that lazy...

  20. I just ordered a Zuca bag for school

    CBsMommy replied to JackieBRCC's topic in General Students

    That looks really nice but it's expensive!!! I use a scrapbooking bag that's a little larger than that and still have a hard time fitting all of my books into it. My scrapbooking bag rolls, has a...

  21. Coming from a new RN, don't rush through school.

    CBsMommy replied to chuckz's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the insight. I have heard new nurses say that you really start learning as soon as you start working. I will work on my patho and my pharm (the subjects I love the most)!!! Thanks again...

  22. Is this the career of an RN?!

    CBsMommy replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    She asked, we answered. Plain and simple. What's it to you how we

  23. Is this the career of an RN?!

    CBsMommy replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    I agree wholeheartedly that you should start another thread with this information. It seems there is a lack of personal accountability in today's world. I see it more and more starting with small...

  24. What is your splurge?

    CBsMommy replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Big Brother...starts in a couple days! I can't

  25. Trying to transfer to another RN program with an undeserved Fail

    CBsMommy replied to wishingupon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The background check has an area for previous employment and it will show the school name right there as well as the degree program you were in. If they pull a credit report, and they will, it will...