ErinJane

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

    ErinJane replied to xiongstar_31's topic in General Students

    I had a 3.2 (the lowest in my program, don't tell anyone haha). We took a compass exam and you received a number for how far you got in the exam. I tested 99% up to calculus level on the math portion....

  2. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    ErinJane replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    I cannot stress enough: If you don't want to get a roller backpack (some parts of my campus are so crowded thats its a pain), invest in a good hiking/traveling backpack. I would suggest REIoutlet.com....

  3. Do I have to take off my clothes?

    ErinJane replied to Yossy's topic in General Students

    I think the big issue is choice. I chose to work with a guy on the thoracic/abdominal/GI assessment days because he was the odd guy out (and I'm not super shy). However, they wouldn't have made any of...

  4. Being ready when your clinical instructor comes

    ErinJane replied to artistnurse's topic in General Students

    If my instructor approaches me and something isn't done, I always make sure to point it out and acknowledge it. Most instructors will understand that things pop up (I once had a patient code right...

  5. Nursing Student Supplies

    ErinJane replied to ___Mona___'s topic in General Students

    allheart.com By far the best source

  6. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    ErinJane replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I think the point that the OP was trying to make was completely legitimate. I also believe that the bigger issue is the belittling done in nursing school and the kind of competition that is tragic,...

  7. new student, not what it seems.

    ErinJane replied to ddr436's topic in General Students

    About the prereqs. I was able to get into my program without all of mine done, but I was the only one my year. I ended up with 24 credits (all nursing, A and P, chem and nutrition) in one semester....

  8. Anyone else going to be bored this summer?

    ErinJane replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I am also taking micro but not until July 13th. Other than that I will be working nights (5pm-2am) at my current job and relaxing during the day. Nothing better than a lounger, some sun, iced tea and...

  9. Any tips for Pharmacology out there?

    ErinJane replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I love concept maps. Just develope a format that works for you, break down the drugs by their classifications (beta blockers, TCAs, osmotic diuretics etc.) and make sure to include the side effects,...

  10. Anyone Been Pregnant or IS Pregnant During Nursing School?

    ErinJane replied to Sl1011's topic in General Students

    I am not trying to be presumptuous. However, for the seven or so women I have known to be pregnant during college (two in nursing school) pregnancy was a grand physical adaptation, but nothing which...

  11. new student, not what it seems.

    ErinJane replied to ddr436's topic in General Students

    The thing that makes it hard for me is that it takes over your life. My friends last night kept cracking jokes because I have a hard time adjusting to not being in the nursing student mode. They kept...

  12. Anyone Been Pregnant or IS Pregnant During Nursing School?

    ErinJane replied to Sl1011's topic in General Students

    I've never been pregnant (currently trying to avoid it until I am at least 25) but one of my friends in the program was. I would suggest taking the semester after you have the baby off. Being pregnant...

  13. End of the class lazies

    ErinJane replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    That is very good advice. If I try to study at home I am watching TV in the background, downloading new music, making pasta, cleaning, and everything but studying. But if I go to the library with a...

  14. HUGE mistake in clinical....

    ErinJane replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    I think that your instructor handled the situation improperly. Yes you made a potentialy serious mistake, but reaming you about it and making presumptions about your strength of character based on one...

  15. Whats so hard about the HESI?

    ErinJane replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in General Students

    I think its just that not everyone is good at taking tests. I know alot of people in our program who are awesome in class, but totally blew the HESI. It's awesome that you too did well, but for some...

  16. The "weeding" out

    ErinJane replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    It depends. They will push you exactly as hard as YOU need to be pushed. When my clinical instructor found out I was uncomfortable around patients with very severe dementia, she continually placed me...

  17. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    ErinJane replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. Don't underestimate me. It's rude. When discussing who may or may not have benchmarked on HESI don't immediately count me out. 2. Don't treat me like a **** just because I like to hang out with the...

  18. Exit Hesi 2

    ErinJane replied to skittles1933's topic in General Students

    I just took v.3 and i graduate this coming December. In our program this was just a trial run but the goal was to "benchmark" or get better than a 875. If we didn't they suggested that we take an...

  19. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    ErinJane replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I'm not trying to be aggressive. And some people pick up information easily or they have a brain which is comfortable in the nursing role. And I don't doubt that you are intelligent. I just feel...

  20. Gift for Clinical Instructor

    ErinJane replied to ajgspn's topic in General Students

    Personally, we each chipped in 5 and got our instructor a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. We liked it because she could buy something to help her

  21. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    ErinJane replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. Don't say (in front of most of the class) that I should be doing better in class and ask me what else I have to do since I don't have kids (when you personally know I can't) and a husband. 2. To...

  22. Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    ErinJane replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    I agree that you should be glad to get in. But as nursing students we are the school. The OP has every right to demand a change. Thats

  23. For all those applicants out of the loop- Rant

    ErinJane replied to Blueorchid's topic in General Students

    I've had my NA (nurse apprentice) license (a little more than equivalent to the CNA license) for about a year and I still haven't found a job in healthcare. It happens. For now I just work outside of...

  24. In desperate in of some pointers!

    ErinJane replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    Use Flashcardexchange.com Search nursing and then search whatever else you need. It helps tons. And if you've procrastinated a bit don't stress too much. You can still do fine on the exams. Good...

  25. Am I going to be able to get a job?

    ErinJane replied to kmason's topic in General Students

    I live in Boise. I don't graduate until December, but I've been looking into working in more rural areas. Locally, the hospitals are on a hiring freeze, but if you aren't picky, you will defiantly be...