Aurora77

Aurora77

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  1. Clinicals- The most profound experience ever.

    Aurora77 replied to L&DWannaB's topic in General Students

    What a beautiful story! As nurses, we're so privileged to see those moments that most of society wants to turn away from. Thanks for

  2. only in nursing school

    Aurora77 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Students

    No kidding!! We got told that if we actually test positive for H1N1, our absences won't count against us. Of course, the local docs have given up testing so we can't actually get the test. I'm...

  3. Nursing school and social life?

    Aurora77 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I've taken to finding a comfy chair in my school's library and reading in between classes. I'm not alone, but I'm by myself. I'm taking 19 hours, so grabbing 20 or 20 minutes of quiet time between...

  4. Text Messaging During Lecture

    Aurora77 replied to SRK77's topic in General Students

    Only rude people text during classes. There's no excuse for it whatsoever. If there's an emergency, by all means, step outside and take the call, but this whole entertaining oneself during the...

  5. Starting Clinicals on Tuesday!!

    Aurora77 replied to ksauce20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck! We start our clinicals in two weeks. I'm excited, but nervous. I hope it goes well for you, I'm sure it

  6. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

    Aurora77 replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    I'm going to sound horribly judgemental, but any loser who has to cheat in school deserves any punishment they get. Those of us who worked hard to get where we are shouldn't have our reputations...

  7. Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Vaccine-will you get it if forced by your employer? why/why not

    Aurora77 replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I generally get the seasonal flu shot. My employer (not in health care) offers it for free, so I take it. I haven't had the flu in several years. I'm being forced by my NS to take the H1N1 shot....

  8. LPN Student, Cried and cried...

    Aurora77 replied to KayDubb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you talked to your instructors? Ours are very strict, but also very approachable. They want us to be the best, but they also want us to succeed, KWIM? I would make an appointment with the...

  9. How Far Would You Go?

    Aurora77 replied to OCD_Mom's topic in General Students

    No, absolutely not. It can't be that good of a school if you're forced to violate your morals to get/stay in. Since you had to ask the question, I'm betting you already have your

  10. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

    Aurora77 replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    A month ago I would've said stay out of it; her behavior will catch up to her. But, then I started nursing school. We were told in no uncertain terms that not only is cheating a huge offense, but...

  11. It happened....

    Aurora77 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    I had my first cry last Wednesday. I had two tests in my LPN program Wednesday and then tests in Phys and Micro Thursday. I was SOOOOOOOO stressed. I bet it'll happen again, too. My DH was so...

  12. Tired of Being Perfect!!

    Aurora77 replied to Rylee2008's topic in General Students

    It's stressful. I'm only in my second full week and I'm feeling the stress. One of my teachers said something that really made it all make sense. She was talking about our school's tardy/absence...

  13. Clinical sites for new nursing students

    Aurora77 replied to lorba's topic in General Students

    We were told our first rotation is at a nursing home--beyond that, it's a

  14. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Aurora77 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Yes. We had our first random test on Friday. We were told if we don't take the test on that day, it's considered a refusal and we're out. I'm thinking--who would work so hard to get in here and...

  15. 1st day of class

    Aurora77 replied to okscrapper's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm loving my LPN classes so far. It's been all lecture; tomorrow is our first lab. The instructors seem really good. I'm in a very strict program--they have very high standards, but they also have...

  16. First Impressions of your instructors....

    Aurora77 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    We've got 5 teachers that teach different sections of the program. So far we've had 3 of them in class. They're all very different in their teaching styles, but I like what I've seen so far. We have...

  17. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Aurora77 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I have my first skills check off tomorrow--hand washing and bed baths! I'm a little nervous, but we're going to do bed baths with a partner, so that will help. I've been so insanely busy this past...

  18. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Aurora77 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I start school tomorrow! I've got RN pre-reqs (micro and physiology) tomorrow and then Friday is my LPN school orientation. I'm so

  19. taking CPR course

    Aurora77 replied to nneokill175's topic in General Students

    Our class was very hands on, lots of repetition, lots of time to practice. I learned a lot, but overall it wasn't very

  20. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Aurora77 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    My first day of classes is the 20th. We have orientation the next day, and nursing classes start the following Monday. I can't

  21. How hard is it to get in nursing school to become a RN?

    Aurora77 replied to hcer4507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sure, it's hard, but anything worth doing is a challenge. Like I tell people when they say that I make pottery look easy--if it was easy, everyone would be doing it! Same thing with

  22. 4 years to my LVN dream...worth it?

    Aurora77 replied to luckygal5571's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is a long time. But, look at it this way--in 4 years you'll still be 28. Do you want to be an LPN at 28 or be 28 and doing whatever it is you're doing now? Are you committed to staying in your...

  23. To Do List.: Before Fall Semester

    Aurora77 replied to TaraRae123's topic in General Students

    My list involves all of the things I won't have much time for in a couple of weeks: Read as many books as possible. Stay up late. Watch all the goodies I've recorded on my DVR. Cross stitch while...

  24. Did your nursing program require letters of recommendation?

    Aurora77 replied to Ted D's topic in General Students

    You could always ask if those letters will work. I used the form letters, but never thought to ask if I could just use a reference

  25. LPN progam and taking pre reqs for RN program??

    Aurora77 replied to butterfly78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I hope so; I'm starting LPN school in two weeks. I've got 8 credit hours of nursing classes this fall and am taking physio, micro, and algebra as well. I may be insane, but this is the only semester...