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afox

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  1. Could I be the only reformed misfit in nursing school?

    afox replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I agree with what everyone has posted! You will make a great nurse, and shouldn't have a problem finding a job after school. It doesn't seem like you have any real criminal charges. Your way with...

  2. How do you organize your school items?

    afox replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't go any smaller than 1.5 inches. It all depends on your class though. I only keep one binder for every class. I separate it by unit/test, and have a folder in the back that I can keep...

  3. Who do you ask for a reference?

    afox replied to lifein08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Some applications require a name and phone number of people. They'll often specify if they want personal references or professional ones. Sometimes when you apply for a job they'll send you a form...

  4. Why does everyone think that they can be a nurse/ or nursing is so easy?

    afox replied to lifein08's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It's pretty hard (or at least not easy) to get into the nursing schools in central IL that I know of. And they aren't easy to stay in once you are accepted either. We lost 8/32 people in my mental...

  5. Newly graduated RN... and pregnant

    afox replied to mojomama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update. hope all goes

  6. Newly graduated RN... and pregnant

    afox replied to mojomama's topic in General Nursing

    Have you found out how far along you are? And how long is orientation? It really depends on the Mgr & facility how they'll react. But to reassure you, I have a friend who was hired while...

  7. Nurse Tech position gone WTH!

    afox replied to sail2boat2002's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that It sucks that some places will not let you know if you aren't hired, they only notify those who do get the

  8. Scholarship Essay Please read and review :)

    afox replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    In the first sentance you said the word "the" twice, when I believe you meant to write "to

  9. failed nusing school want to go back to lpn

    afox replied to snowybee's topic in General Students

    Good Luck :) Also, I don't know if its that no school would take you, its just that they may make accept you, but make you start at the

  10. failed nusing school want to go back to lpn

    afox replied to snowybee's topic in General Students

    I'd do the LPN-RN route if I were you. Getting your LPN will give you an upper hand when going back for your RN. Plus, It would get you in the workforce quicker- and you could do it at a community...

  11. What was your first year of nursing school like?

    afox replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

    Someone already said it, but its truly a roller coaster. There are days where I think "wow, i really love this" and days where I almost cry and never want to go back. Sometimes, I get both of...

  12. recording device for class

    afox replied to meo814's topic in General Students

    I barely use it, but I have the Ipod Touch & I ordered a microphone on amazon for like 8 bucks... then I downloaded Italk lite to record. I love my ipod because I also have a few apps that I can...

  13. Accepted into adn program this fall. Should i accept or decline?

    afox replied to marcopolo's topic in General Students

    I'd do it too! And just because you have a BSN doesn't always give you an advantage as a new grad. While I agree it can help depending on who interviews you, and especially when applying for a...

  14. Need Advice on Songs for Graduation~*~*~

    afox replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Students

    Eve 6- Here's to the

  15. What was your first speechless moment?

    afox replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Mine was in Psych and a young girl was singing a song that I could barely understand. All the sudden I recognized "nanananana batman" and thought, "oohhhh" until she continued with her version of...

  16. I MADE IT!!

    afox replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Psych IS different, there is no other way to describe it. We lost 1/3 of our class in our psych rotation (which i think was mostly due to the teacher) I somehow did good, but I think...

  17. Games to play with a large group during psych rotation?

    afox replied to lef75's topic in General Students

    Scategories is a good one. If you don't have the game just cut out pieces of paper with every letter of the alphabet in place of the dice. Then make up a few different lists (idea's can be found...

  18. I'm DESPERATELY asking all to PRAY for me!

    afox replied to cocoa12cosmo's topic in General Students

    Good Luck :) I'm Sure You'll Do Great

  19. T-Shirt Ideas

    afox posted a topic in General Students

    Each year our SNA officers come up with a T-shirt for all of the members, and I'm having trouble coming up with any ideas. Last year they did a really good concept map with nursing diagnoses that...

  20. Pre-nursing student = no job?

    afox replied to happyheart65's topic in General Students

    My advice- Start @ the bottom. Many of the unit secretaries in my area have their CNA. So could you apply for Dietary, housekeeping, linens? Registration or Switchboard? Once you have your foot...

  21. baby and nursing school

    afox replied to wantobnurse's topic in General Students

    I think while it isn't "recommended" to try and have a baby during nursing school, I think it is doable if you have a good support system, and maintain flexibility in other areas. One of my...

  22. white plus size scrubs

    afox replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    i actually like whatever brand walmart has. I do wear beige underwear, but you cant see through

  23. Second Guessing My Decision :( Mistake???

    afox replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Could you go back to the clinic and maybe work PRN at a hospital to stay current on your acute care

  24. Is it bad to get b's in nursing school?

    afox replied to ooomonkeys's topic in General Students

    Holy Crap. I'm seeing that my grading scale sucks. 79-85 C 86-92 B 93-100 A Of 60 students graduating at my school this may, only 9 were admitted into the Honor Society. To be Eligible, you must have...

  25. best day at clinicals... worst day at clinicals

    afox replied to elljayo's topic in General Students

    Worst- First clinical that we were passing meds during first semester. * I get there, and during shift report, think that I missed my patient b/c they were going in numerical order by room#, but for...