2bJoshRN9788

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  1. Nervous about first job

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I am currently taking my last course for my BSN (an English lit course ). I currently work as a tech, and have an interview in the MICU at the same hospital. I'm so nervous to be promoted...

  2. Need help w/ cultural/spiritual considerations

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Any ideas for considerations of pain management of a 75 year old Jewish American? I have tried searching online for pain management considerations for this population, but have not been too...

  3. Is Critical Thinking TAUGHT or just ASSESSED?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I cannot speak for other schools, but at my school (BSN) critical thinking is assessed and not really taught. The professors tell students to grab a NCLEX review book and practice those critical...

  4. Watches

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Vectrexevo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a cheap watch from Wal-Mart, but it broke after I accidentally banged it against something. I now have a Victorinox Base Camp, and it is great for nursing. It is somewhat pricey, though....

  5. What day are you starting this Fall?

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm starting the 31st...less than one month away now. I'm so nervous/excited! Seems like just yesterday I was starting A&P I and Chem, my first pre-reqs. When do all of you

  6. Close to failing nursing interventions

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

    In my nursing skills class I am having difficulty spending time studying because I am not very interested. I find it to be busy work. Having to memorize every minute detail of procedures for lecture...

  7. anybody from SOUTHERN?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to fd11's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hey, i'm currently nearing the end of my first semester in the program. the only advice i can really give is to maintain a high gpa, and do really well on the teas. unless they have changed their...

  8. Nursing Student...Need Advice

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in my first semester of a BSN program. So far, I have four As and a B. I am not being challenged by my classes, and feel like I'm not as into it as the other students. This may be that they are...

  9. Nursing Student...Need Advice

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone. I am in the actual nursing classes (pathopharm, theory, assessment, etc.). I guess I should wait until next semester to really decide. I appreciate your

  10. Does anyone else find nursing school... easy?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Guerilla04's topic in General Students

    Yup, I find it pretty easy. A lot less than I was expecting as

  11. Thinking About Nursing School

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Serena71's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Your best bet is to apply to a BSN program as it is the fastest route. How are your grades from previous institutions? If your grades are not good enough to get into a univeristy, then you could for...

  12. Thinking About Nursing School

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Serena71's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Could you be more specific as to what you would like to know? The education? Job itself? To answer your question about finding a job, the current market is better than most other careers, but it is...

  13. What was your route to get where you are today?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    I screwed around in high school and graduated with a 2.5 average. I honestly think I could have skipped high school, started college instead of 9th grade, and been in the same situation I am in now....

  14. Is my instructor right or wrong?

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello all, I'm in my first semester in a BSN program. So far, I have gotten As and Bs on the tests. When I received my lowest grade, an 80, my instructor told me if I continue with these grades I will...

  15. I'm in... starting in January...

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to ajacketsfan's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good luck! BSN or ASN

  16. How many of you plan on going beyond BSN?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm just starting NS this fall, so it's a little early to tell what I'm going to end up doing, but I am leaning toward becoming a pediatric NP in oncology. I definitely want to work with children and...

  17. Becoming a Nurse Practioner by 2015

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to b2esrun's topic in General Students

    This should help you out...

  18. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup, starting

  19. I don't get it

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting nursing school in the Fall, and have been looking at my copy of Saunders Comprehensive Review. So many people say the NCLEX style critical thinking questions are very difficult, but from...

  20. I don't get it

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    I have the Kaplan as well. The questions do not seem to be significantly more

  21. What was your GPA & PRE-ENTRANCE EXAM SCORE and did you get accepted ?

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to xiongstar_31's topic in General Students

    Pre-req GPA: 3.89 they were soo easy for me, so i'm looking forward for more of a challenge this Fall.

  22. essential books for nursing students

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

    What books do you guys recommend for a 1st semester nursing student? Looking for books that will (hopefully) make life just a little easier in

  23. What class/classes are you taking this Summer'09

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to monkeykiss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll be fine. Just keep up with it. As for the stats, it is mostly math no one has really seen before they take the class as most don't take stats in high school. It really should not matter if you...

  24. How time consuming is it?

    2bJoshRN9788 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting the nursing portion of my BSN this fall. I do not have a job, kids, etc, and will be able to put all my energy into school. How much time should I expect to put in a day for NS,...

  25. What class/classes are you taking this Summer'09

    2bJoshRN9788 replied to monkeykiss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3 classes! Microbiology, a public health class to complete a writing requiremnet, and organic and biochem. Sucks, but will have August off, and then nursing school in Sept. Can't