Lindalou76

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1. no longer nursing student

   Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

   Well here is my 2 cents, I don't think my daughter will see me as a "quitter"...I think she will see that I love her enough to put her needs in front of my own, no exceptions. Like you said you're not...

2. no longer nursing student

   Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

   Thank you for all the support! I'm was sitting here this morning a little sad because I'm usually in class at this time, but reading all your posts have made me feel so much better. I know I've made...

3. no longer nursing student

   Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

   It is so sweet at night to be able to spend time with my family again instead of stressing out trying to get my homework done. Again, i'm disappointed that I won't get to be a nurse as soon as i had...

4. no longer nursing student

   Lindalou76 posted a topic in General Students

   Well I am no longer a nursing student. I had to walk away. I'm sure people will say i'm crazy because i didn't fail, was actually passing all my classes, I just couldn't do it. I don't know if it just...

5. Don't feel ready!

   Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

   Well I did it. I survived my 1st real day of clinical!!!!! It was scary but I got through it and i am proud of myself! I only have 9 days left (2 days per week for 5 weeks) in the long term care...

6. New New Step Dad, Mom in nursing school, too much?

   Lindalou76 replied to ovnerati's topic in General Students

   You have to do what's right for you.....but at the same time you've got to take his feelings and needs into consideration as well. Stress can cause ALOT of issues in a relationship and you have to...

7. Emotional Rollercoaster of Nursing School!!!

   Lindalou76 replied to Blove86's topic in General Students

   I started ns in August and it has been a major rollercoaster ride. From trying to stay on top of the reading (impossible for me), trying to pass check-offs, and now starting clinicals (which terrify...

8. Don't feel ready!

   Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

   I know i'm freaking myself out about this, i just can't help but feel i'm not qualified to have a patient. I don't even have all my skills down! I guess maybe before clinical I can make some big...

9. Don't feel ready!

   Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

   Well we're basically expected to do everything on our patient's this week that we've done in skill lab in the last 2 months (NG tubes, tube feedings, catheters, bed-baths, total physical assessments,...

10. Don't feel ready!

    Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the replies. I may have to go talk to someone on Monday if I don't feel any better. I already feel the downward spiral starting and am wanting to flee the situation and don't know if i can...

11. Don't feel ready!

    Lindalou76 replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

    We're not working with nurses at all. There are 7 of us and we have 1 instructor. She's is VERY nice and will help us in anyway and is not the type of instructor to leave you on your own. We are...

12. Don't feel ready!

    Lindalou76 posted a topic in General Students

    We had our clinical orientation at the Long-term Care Facility and we start tending to clients next week and I just don't feel ready. Practicing skills in lab on "dummies" is one thing....doing them...

13. Any Central Carolina Tech Students??

    Lindalou76 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't able to reply to the message you sent to my inbox for some reason me so I'm going to reply here and try to answer all the questions you asked..... Yes, I live in Sumter so I am close to the...

14. Any Central Carolina Tech Students??

    Lindalou76 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I just started my 1st semester of nursing at Central Carolina Tech. I'm in the ADN program and will graduate in May

15. Does anyone have any idea how long the wait list is for Midlands Tech?

    Lindalou76 replied to princesasabia's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard it's like a 2 year wait once you finish your prerequisites and get on the wait list. I don't know if there's any exceptions to that or