ILstudentnurse

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  1. ADN to BSN to CRNA = Realistic Goal?

    ILstudentnurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I currently attended a community college and am in my second semester of nursing school. I have a 3.8 cumulative G.P.A and a 3.5 nursing G.P.A, so far. The Nurse Anesthetist program requires that an...

  2. No She/he Did Not!!!

    ILstudentnurse replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Oh no she didn't ...Brush the patient's teeth and have them rinse their mouth with water from a bedpan, with the roomates initials on it! ...Pour a patient's urine, contaminated with esbl in the...

  3. Life as a minority in nursing

    ILstudentnurse replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    so, what is your argument? as you said, a child from a low economic background has to work twice as hard...even if they use the resources made available to them. a person who comes from a poor family...

  4. Does RN school get easier or harder as the semesters go on?

    ILstudentnurse replied to rnintwo's topic in General Students

    21 credits! Is that legal !!!! We have 14 Credits, at the most, per semester. I just completed my first semester and have been told that each semester becomes harder. I'm going to review the...

  5. Out of shape, how can I prep for clinicals??

    ILstudentnurse replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that. Maybe you should try doing "nurse" activities around your house to build your endurance. Make an occupied bed, rearrange your study area, clean your refrigerator out while...

  6. take class in one state..test in another????

    ILstudentnurse replied to tnkeith4e's topic in General Students

    http://http://www.suite101.com/content/philadelphia-cna-training--approved-cna-philadelphia-programs-a239833

  7. Starting my drug card collection!

    ILstudentnurse replied to justchill's topic in General Students

    I was just at borders and saw a cute pocket sized drug reference. I'm going to buy it for next

  8. Ashamed of nursing school

    ILstudentnurse replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Students

    How does people who hope to be in the nursing program reflect the nursing proffesion as a whole? Anyone can hope to become a singer, watch American idol...but does that mean that all singers suck at...

  9. I did it! I survived my first semester of NS!

    ILstudentnurse replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I just completed my first semester of nursing school also and I am soooooo excited. My school has a higher grade scale (93%-100% = A or 85%-92%=B or 80%-85%=C). I received a B- 91.6%...

  10. finally...... a break!!! or is it??

    ILstudentnurse replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    Yeah, we take our final Monday, hesi Wednesday and register Thursday! I am really going to rest during the Christmas break. I am

  11. Torn about nursing school

    ILstudentnurse replied to ChrissyM82's topic in General Students

    I smell a scam . Everything you have told us has lead me to believe that your school is not accredited. Want to know why? -Financial aid, scholarships and grants are not available at non-accredited...

  12. Will I forget it all??

    ILstudentnurse replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    What were your grades in micro and anatomy? If you received anything below an A, I suggest you re-take those classes until you master the material. I did not get into the nursing program the first...

  13. Torn about nursing school

    ILstudentnurse replied to ChrissyM82's topic in General Students

    If you want to become a nurse in your situation, your going to have to become creative. #1 Why do you have to pay for health insurance? -Try to obtain a part time job from star bucks, whole foods or...

  14. I got into NURSING!

    ILstudentnurse replied to moosespb's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I start in the fall also. Did an open slot in your program just become availible or does your school send out acceptance letters

  15. How old were you. when you become RN?

    ILstudentnurse replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    I will be 24 when I graduate, a month before my 25th

  16. So how/what do people react when you tell them you're a student nurse?

    ILstudentnurse replied to chibisam's topic in General Students

    "You will always have a job, everyone needs a nurse just as much as they need water. You chose an excellent field to get

  17. Teacher falsley accused me

    ILstudentnurse replied to tallystudentnurse's topic in General Students

    I don't understand how this turned into a race issue:uhoh3:. OP was late, with no excuse. The other students could have had medical issues or a death in the family. I'm sorry to hear about your friend...

  18. Super Quick Question About HESI!

    ILstudentnurse replied to bugalove's topic in General Students

    I got a 100% on that section. I actually just skimmed over comprehension and focused on the anatomy, chemistry, math and vocabulary sections. I've never had any issues with reading comprehension, has...

  19. Eek! I dislocated my patella...can I start nursing school in the fall?

    ILstudentnurse posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone, I recently dislocated my patella and am concerned because I still have not taken a CPR class or met with my doctor for a physical. The CPR class and physical...

  20. Super Quick Question About HESI!

    ILstudentnurse replied to bugalove's topic in General Students

    Yeah, exactly the same. As ST said, the exam IS a lot

  21. Need feedback on nursing job description

    ILstudentnurse replied to Sera Blue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh and he is doctor and cardiac surgeon. He is the best instructor I have ever had, I don't think he meant any harm...just trying to inspire--I

  22. Need feedback on nursing job description

    ILstudentnurse replied to Sera Blue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My A&P professor said something similar to me when I was in his class. He told me that I was too smart to just pass meds and that I would be cheating myself if I didn't become a doctor or CRNA. I...

  23. Eek! I dislocated my patella...can I start nursing school in the fall?

    ILstudentnurse replied to ILstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Oh my goodness! My knees' partially dislocate every 2-3 years, this is the first time my knee cap ever stayed out of socket and I was crying like a little baby when it happened . I experienced my...

  24. too sensitive for nursing??

    ILstudentnurse replied to angeleyez3506's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Being a sensitive nurse can be a very good virtue. A nurse should act with empathy and compassion, that is the humanistic approach to nursing. If your sensitivity gets in the way of you providing care...

  25. Baby during NS = bad idea?

    ILstudentnurse replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    Having a child is a wonderful experience, but the parents have to consider the child's "experience" also. Will the baby have the opportunity to develop to the best of their ability if the mother is...