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I know where you're coming from here. My kids are now 12, 10, and 8, but I still need childcare on clinical days. My hubby cant get them on the bus because he is already gone to work himself. I was truly blessed to have met a friend in NS who has kid...

Hi! We had to purchase a nurse lab "kit", it had all the stuff we needed for lab in it, like blood pressure cuff, etc. I'm not sure if y'all will have to buy it too or not. If not, other than steth and bandage scissors, invest in a good blood pressur...

GPA 3.7, NLN 99%, Interview 25/25 Got in on first try. Graduate 2010

This is probably getting to you too late, but have you checked ebay??? I got my current lippincotts drug guide last fall for $8 + $4 shipping, and it had the CD. Just an idea.

Hello!! I just finished my first year of NS at West Central Tech (soon to be West Georgia Tech). We were only given the option of one type of top when we ordered uniforms. Plus the green pants and the lab coat. I ordered 2 tops, one pair of pants, an...

I find my laptop to be an absolute must have for lecture! I pull up the power points, and type my notes in the little box below each slide. At the end of the lecture, IF the lecturer does a test review, I just type it into the note box on the last sl...

I just completed my last quarter of my first year of nursing school. One more year to go and I will graduate with my ADN ready to sit for the NCLEX. I chose my school for several reasons. One being their percentage of graduates passing the NCLEX on ...

The reason why you arent able to find a completely online nursing program is because it doesnt exist. Unless of course you are already a RN working toward your BSN. This is because of the amount of clinical time involved. There is simply no way to ge...

At our school, we didnt find out our clinical schedule until the 2nd or 3rd day after the quarter started. We were allowed some choice in location, but not in time or day. (Lord knows I wouldnt have chosen 0645!!!!!!!) I have 3 kids under the age of ...

Glad to hear things worked out for you, and best of luck in school. Please keep us updated on how things go for you. :)

There are great books that you can use to study for the NLN. The NLN study guide has practice tests in it that give you a really good idea of how the test is. My suggestion if you are wanting to improve your English and vocabulary is to find a GED s...

I think ALL nurses that can make it, not just EC nurses, should attend this meeting. After all, if they can do this with one college, who's to say that at some point, they wont go after your school, or mine? My heart and my prayers go out for everyo...

In response to the post saying not to go the ADN route because he would be required to take more classes......that depends entirely on where he goes to school. Different schools require different classes as their pre-reqs. My reccomendation would be ...

Hi y'all! I'm Amber, a 34 yr old nursing student. Married w/ 3 kids. Hubby is truck driver. Nursing classes begin 10/01/08 and I am both nervous and so very excited. It's nice to meet y'all and I look forward to getting to know y'all better. :loveya...

I got my packet turned in around lunchtime yesterday, along with a couple others. I havent purchased my books yet, but have been searching for used versions online (the cost for new ones is ridiculous!!). www.alibris.com has been the least expensive ...

Hopeful, I too am going to WCTC and starting in OCT....did you by chance have Micro with Ms House during Spring Qtr? Did ya get all your stuff turned in by the deadline today? Hope to see ya in class 10/01!!

My recommendation to you is to find a copy of the NLN study guide. It has 4 sample NLN tests in each of the subject areas in it. I found several of the practice questions on the actual NLN test. It is what I used to study with, and I made a 99%.........

Here are the pre-reqs for our ADN RN program: English 191 Math 191 A&P 1 & 2 Microbiology Psy 191 SCT 100 (computer class) CPR for health care providers all the above must have received a C or better then must take the NLN and score 75% or h...

Our local Salvation Army and Goodwill stores, along with the multitude of thrift and consignment stores carry TONS of scrubs, some still new with tags. Sometimes, you can even catch them half off. I got a set of Urbane scrubs (with tags) for less th...

One of the second year nursing students at my school has a little rolling cart for her books. It looks like a collapsible milk crate on wheels with an extendable handle. My mom uses one for her office stuff, and it is very lightweight and easy to man...

I am about to begin my first year of nursing school and I just spent the last 2 days reading all 134 pages of this thread!!! LOL :chuckle My mom was an RN for many many years, and has spent 25 of the 34 yrs of my life trying to talk me out of the nu...

The majority of nursing students I have spoken with have all said the same thing: "My school wont allow you to take them at the same time." This is what I found to be true as well. This is because A&P II builds on what you learn in A&P I. Go...

Hi! After a 13 yr hiatus, I returned to college in October of 2007. Our college only accepts students into the RN program once a year...and the deadline for application is April 1 of that year. The requirements were to have certain prerequisite (core...