stressgal

stressgal RN

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  1. Getting Organized Before Starting School

    stressgal replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Students

    You have received some great advice. A good planner/calendar is essential. It doesn't have to be fancy, just big enough to write down everything you need to accomplish. I not only write out my exams...

  2. Abbreviations?

    stressgal replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taber's cyclopedia is a great item to have, I use it for just about every class. Many of the terms and jargon will come in

  3. I need personal advice

    stressgal replied to vlada'smom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just want you to know you have my thoughts and prayers. I am hopeful that you will find the strength to do what you know is right. Never feel as if you are alone, we are standing behind

  4. So lost and confused here

    stressgal replied to googleypoo2004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in Ohio, not Texas, but the hospitals in my area that offer such a program require you to be employed by the company for 6 months prior to applying for their assistance. If you are accepted into...

  5. Any advice for psychiatric rotaion?

    stressgal replied to IttyBittyCritty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, great advice rn/writer! I just completed my psych rotation and LOVED it. In some ways that makes me feel bad, because so many of the clients/kids were suffering from awful issues/illnesses. But...

  6. Please help choose entry route LVN --> ADN or direct ADN.

    stressgal replied to texancanadian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently in an ADN program, with a friend who switched from the ADN to PN (practical nurse, as they are refered to in Ohio). I also have a husband who is able to support my "school habit", so I...

  7. Your school and the HESI exit exam

    stressgal replied to evans_c1's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We are required to take it mid way through and score an 850, and then again as an exit and score a 900. I purchased a HESI NCLEX-RN book from their web page and really like the way it is set up. You...

  8. What Was Your G.P.A When You Got Accepted Into Your Nursing Program?

    stressgal replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Students

    3.86

  9. Exams so disappointing

    stressgal replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe the test sucess book is by Nugent, and the saunders book should be easy to find on line. I have loaned them out to some new students, so I don't have them on hand right now. If I get them...

  10. Exams so disappointing

    stressgal replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You really do need to "learn" how to take nursing tests. A couple of books that have helped me are Test sucess for nursing students and saunders Strategies for success for the NCLEX-RN examination....

  11. Study Tips

    stressgal replied to nursecher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Set aside time each day to study, you cannot cram the hard science courses. Attend class, sit in the front, pay attention, ask for help when you need

  12. Compass Testing

    stressgal replied to SDNurseWannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also check at the university's library for a study guide for the compass. It will help you study by showing you how the test is set

  13. What I am Taking This Summer (Is it too much?)

    stressgal replied to FocusRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why must you complete everything this summer would be my question. Do you have experience in these subjects? You picked some hard sciences to attempt all at once. Also, I have seen students CLEP out...

  14. Very Discouraged About Chances of Getting In

    stressgal replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't get discouraged until you understand how the schools you are looking at select their students. My CC goes strictly by GPA and Compass test scores. That's it! We have had many students from...

  15. CNA ? Is it really gross and why do we have to?

    stressgal replied to pristy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ous school also requires a nurse aide course as a prerequisite, in Ohio it's called an STNA (State tested Nurse Aide). I think it is great because you learn basics such as vitals, bed baths, ADLS,...

  16. Clinical Question

    stressgal replied to dawnivany's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Booners mom, to answer your question, I am taking 3 classes this quarter. Patho (3 credit hours), ECG class (2 credit elective), and my psych/neuro nursing class (7 credit hours and a gazillion...

  17. I got accepted to ADN program (finally)!

    stressgal replied to Momto3andNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember the feeling well. Enjoy it! You have worked hard to get to this point. Congrats and good luck! :balloons: :biggringi :smiley_aa

  18. Clinical Question

    stressgal replied to dawnivany's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, there is a lot of work to be done outside the classroom/clinical setting. There are care plans to do, as well as other assignments and normally a large amount of reading. For example, this week I...

  19. Hesi Help Please!

    stressgal replied to mrigas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We are required to take the HESI at the end of quarter three and quarter six during a seven quarter program. I received a grade well over the schools required grade after last quarter (quarter three...

  20. Therapeutic Communication

    stressgal replied to HididiScribbler's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm currently in my Psych Nursing rotation, and therapeutic communication is very prevelant. Yesterday during our lunch break a fellow student shared that her boyfriend had just broken up with her. In...

  21. Classes- it stinks when

    stressgal replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally don't put much stock into what others tell me about an instructor. Everyone warned me about the "crazy" psych instructor that hated everyone. Her class was supposed to be hard as "h@#*...

  22. So much info, So LITTLE Time!!!

    stressgal replied to Osborne55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! Take a deep breath and relax while you can. The best advice I can pass on is to get a great planner/calendar to keep track of everything they will throw at you and just take things...

  23. Externship or take the summer off?

    stressgal replied to jessinMS's topic in General Students

    I also applied to a great hospital about 40 minutes from my house for the summer. Not only do we get paid, but also attend 21 hours of classes that the hospital provides. Keep your fingers crossed I...

  24. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    stressgal replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You buy big, white, granny underwear in bulk for fear of not having a clean pair to wear under you attractive, thin, white scrub pants at clinical. You carry a bleach pen to remove coffee stains (from...

  25. what do you use: notebooks/binders/other??

    stressgal replied to Maycee's topic in General Students

    "I keep everything I write for the nursing program in there, with all of the grade sheets I have received back. It is a nice reference and I have proof if I am ever doubted about something." So...