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  1. Is it worth it? What are your thoughts?

    afox replied to UConngirl21's topic in General Students

    Although that much in student loans is not ideal, its doable. Especially since your mom said you can live with her after graduation to help pay back some of your loans. Lets say you start out at...

  2. Need Help understanding Psych Nursing

    afox replied to bobs201's topic in General Students

    Psych Nursing is all about communication! Never ask a patient "what or why" they feel something. You need to have an understanding of the different personality disorders, so that you know how to...

  3. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    afox replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    As EVERYONE has said, disregard your teacher. I had a mental health teacher who when students came to her (even those who were passing, but just not doing as well as they had in other classes) would...

  4. Questions for Married Nursing Students!

    afox replied to 5LR14's topic in General Students

    what are some of the biggest challenges? like someone else said, sometimes it feels like you are roommates! he's gone 2-12pm and by then i'm usually in bed by the time he gets home, if i have early...

  5. Got in medical school???

    afox replied to jennthern's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!! This is not only excellent for you, but also for the nurses who work with you when you become a doctor. It would be amazing to have a Dr. who could see the "nursing" side of...

  6. L&D CNA....what do they do?

    afox posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I'm in my 2nd semester of nursing school and have my CNA. I really (think I) would like to work L&D when I graduate, and saw that the hospital I want to work at, has a L&D CNA...

  7. Need Help w/ Mental Health project

    afox posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm in my mental health rotation right now and this T/W/Th I'll be in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. One of our assignments is to lead a group. We'll have 2-12 patients and are in charge of...

  8. Need Help w/ Mental Health project

    afox replied to afox's topic in General Students

    thanks! :) I like the game ideas. I feel like that would be less pressure for the clients too, because they can choose how personal they want to

  9. A Nursing Student Vents

    afox replied to CareFully's topic in General Students

    I agree with pretty much everything on here, except I'll admit now, that I'm occasionally one of those students who looks like they rolled out of bed to come to class. If I'm studying all night &...

  10. Northern Illinois University

    afox replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure the specifics on how many people apply, but that sounds like ALOT of applicants. I do think they have a few more requirements than some other colleges, if you do not have an associates...

  11. Does anyone take supplements to stay healthy?

    afox replied to ncbutterfly's topic in General Students

    I'm really bad at remembering to take vitamins. I'm a picky eater so I know I don't get everything I need from food. I take: B-vitamins complex Vitamin D Green Tea I'm interested in taking an Omega...

  12. Do I have a good chance at all to get into a good nursing program?

    afox replied to dizzyfeet94's topic in General Students

    girl don't stress! I agree with the above poster----if you really want to be a doctor, GO FOR IT! I think you'd just need to apply to your college and then the college counselor could sign you up for...

  13. Considering "Crossing that Line"

    afox replied to Merc529's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My advice would be take your prereqs slowly, but once those are done you should apply to an accelerated BSN program like ISU has now. Its only one year for your BSN since you already have a bachelors...

  14. Student Mistreatment

    afox replied to boricualuv4ever's topic in General Students

    also- i agree with carol on seeing a doctor. If you have a fair director in your program, definitely talk to

  15. Student Mistreatment

    afox replied to boricualuv4ever's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry you are feeling this way, and I do think that this instructor is being unfair. It seems as if you did something at one point that she didn't like and she is holding a grudge. I cant...

  16. Nursing Students- Were Any of You "B" Students- and Still Got Accepted?

    afox replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    I had a 3.19 GPA. I had quite a few classes that were C's from my first year of college (when i had no idea what i wanted to do), and just didn't really care. I had the theory that "C's get degrees"...

  17. Sterile fields...ugh!!! Tips and pointers?

    afox replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Students

    I agree with everyone who said PRACTICE! Also check youtube or any other resources you may have to watch videos. I had my sterile gloving & catheter insertion check off today. I actually...

  18. Tips from you morning people! :/

    afox replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    I know how you feel! i'm such a night owl. before nursing school I couldn't tell you the last time I was in bed before 12-1am. I have a messed up sleep schedule because if i have a day where i dont...

  19. Anyone else get emotional about the nursing homes?

    afox replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Students

    I worked in LTC as a CNA for 2 days, but had to quit because I was disgusted with the staff. I heard a CNA call a resident the B word for being "combative" but when I went to help dress her, she was...

  20. What Illinois colleges are less competitive for getting into nursing school?

    afox replied to bacole86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry if you were offended by me saying the CNA class was an easy A. An 88 is still a really high B (2 points from an A) I took my CNA class after having A&P 1 & 2 and I got a B & C...

  21. What Illinois colleges are less competitive for getting into nursing school?

    afox replied to bacole86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can tell you that Illinois valley community college requires a 2.75 GPA, but the lowest i've ever heard of getting in was 3.0 and that was by taking nearly every science class offered. Can you try...

  22. I digged myself into a big hole.

    afox replied to pips9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every school is different. you will have to talk to a counselor at your school. I was in a similar situation because when i first started college i changed my major quite a few times and dropped...

  23. any probs with sallie mae private loans

    afox replied to rokbe's topic in General Students

    what school will you be going to, that doesnt deal with federal loans? The only problem i have with sallie mae is getting my deferrment set back up after i dropped below half time for 1 semester wihle...

  24. How to get work experience before starting nursing school?

    afox replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    I think working as a CNA will help with your confidence, and if you get a job at a hospital it may help you get a job when you are a nurse, but i think you can do just fine in clinicals with out...

  25. "Risk for" nursing dx vs actual

    afox replied to all4ofus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yep, thats how my instructor made it sound. I'm under the impression you can still use the "risk for" even though they actually have it, but I could be