RadfordSN

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1. September test takers

   RadfordSN replied to krn*2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey there! My friend told me of another trick to find out whether or not you passed. She went on our state BON website and did a license lookup (2 days after her exam date) and saw that she was issued...

2. September test takers

   RadfordSN replied to krn*2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My exam is scheduled for September 30th. :/ I have yet to study any nursing material, and it's been 4 months since I graduated in May. From what my classmates have told me there is no way to study for...

3. What nursing class at your school has the most failure rate?

   RadfordSN replied to msteresa97's topic in General Students

   Our class lost the most people in critical care, the previous semester's med-surg class did a good job at weeding people out as

4. Spring 2010 Graduates

   RadfordSN replied to dannibee's topic in General Students

   What type of clinical areas will you experience during your last semester? Community rotations. Does your program have a preceptorship during the last semester? If so, in which area would you like to...

5. Spring 2010 Graduates

   RadfordSN replied to dannibee's topic in General Students

   Sounds just like our

6. Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

   RadfordSN replied to morningland's topic in General Students

   I cried a lot last semester, just about every day, except weekends. My instructor made it her job to make my life hell for those 14 weeks. I also cried every other day at the beginning of this...

7. What color are your school uniforms?

   RadfordSN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

   Umm...wow. I'm sorry. lol Why would anyone insist on nurses wearing dresses? We work, and we work

8. What color are your school uniforms?

   RadfordSN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

   Our uniforms are navy blue, top and bottom. For our peds rotation we can where whatever scrubs we want. Shoes are to be white, but as long as they're closed-toe and look clean the faculty doesn't pay...

9. What to expect from the physical exam by nursing schools?

   RadfordSN replied to loribluelop's topic in General Students

   My physical was similar to shrimpchips. However, we did have a urine test the first week of school, but I think that was more hospital policy for clinical than for actual admission into the

10. Does anyone here like nursing school?

    RadfordSN replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I hate nursing school, but I love clinical. Just when I'm ready to throw in the towel I think of how great it feels to be in the hospital working with patients. 7 more months to

11. Becoming a Hypochondriac

    RadfordSN replied to pomegranate's topic in General Students

    I come up with a new diagnosis for myself every week. I know a lot of other students who are the same way. We get many laughs from everyone's

12. Opinions on OB/Peds rotation???

    RadfordSN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Students

    I loved OB and hope to be doing my practicum in that area. I'm in peds right now, and absolutely hating it. I'm not sure what it is though. The lectures are boring, the professors talk to us like...

13. Anxiety: It's killing me!

    RadfordSN replied to RadfordSN's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your responses. I've considered the options mentioned. Money is an issue for both my family and me. I give what cash I can for gas and free food with my waste of a meal pan. These...

14. Anxiety: It's killing me!

    RadfordSN replied to RadfordSN's topic in General Students

    Also, thank you both for your posts.

15. Anxiety: It's killing me!

    RadfordSN replied to RadfordSN's topic in General Students

    Everyone keeps saying I should see someone, but I really don't see how that would help. I think I will anyway, just to at least give it a try. There still lies the issue of getting to required...