NSALVADORE

NSALVADORE

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  1. Undecided

    NSALVADORE replied to Aisha29's topic in General Students

    If all you have to do is sit for boards then go for it!! You can make some money and gain some GREAT experience while finishing school!!!! Here at the community college near me after the first year...

  2. Is it Possible to pass Exams Just by doing Lots of Practice Questions?

    NSALVADORE replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    Do I find do MANY practice questions helpful? Absolutely! Do I think it's wise to stick with that as a sole way to study? Absolutely Not!!! For me and many people I know it's a multi material means...

  3. medical terminology, reading, spelling.......

    NSALVADORE replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Students

    It comes with experience!!! I worked in the medical field before venturing into nursing so it came natural to me but don't worry the more you're exposed to it you WILL get used to it! It seems...

  4. How much is school costing you?

    NSALVADORE replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    I go to a private 3yr Hospital program, $30,000 for the 3 years plus books and uniforms and whatnot! I've saved a little though because I've taken some of the classes already! I'm half way through now...

  5. Orientation exactly a week from today!

    NSALVADORE replied to jcolli01's topic in General Students

    Best of luck to all of you starting in January!! It sure is quite a transition but it sounds like you are all getting a leg up on the reading which is GREAT!!! I suggest cooking up big meals that you...

  6. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    NSALVADORE replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I think thats such a great idea and probably something that is very often overlooked!! When my children are a little older I plan on teaching them what to do in emergency medical situations such as an...

  7. holiday break, how will you enjoy it?

    NSALVADORE replied to newbebop's topic in General Students

    I am enjoying my break spending lots of time with my kiddos and working my butt off!! It's nice to make a normal paycheck again!! I will be starting my reading this week to get ahead of myself!!!...

  8. stethescope for nursing school

    NSALVADORE replied to Kelber's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At my school color doesn't matter but you should check with your school just to be sure so you don't waste the money!! As the previous poster said the lighter colors show marks on the Littmanns and...

  9. Strong personality not good for Nursing?

    NSALVADORE replied to Leesha's topic in General Students

    As others have said, a strong personality can be a great ASSET to nursing!! I work as a medical assistant/secretary and YES it's completely different! I get HIGHLY frustrating with the way things are...

  10. I am such a dissapointment.........

    NSALVADORE replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Students

    Ok so you are obviously a smart woman and have the motivation--I ditto the inspiration the others put forth to already! Here's what I have to add.. Fundamentals, if set up like it is in my program, is...

  11. Goodbye Fall Semester '09 :)

    NSALVADORE replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!!! I've been done since last week and thank goodness because I was just FRIED!!!! So happy to be concentrating on my family and making some money :) Hope you all have a great break and a great...

  12. Crna nursing anesthetist

    NSALVADORE replied to ELSIEBAYBEE's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I'm currently a student at St. Joes. Yes they have a CRNA program and from what I hear it's exceptional! I don't know too much about it but during my rotation in Endoscopy the CRNA that I was with...

  13. Nursing School with a 6 month old?

    NSALVADORE replied to gdoubleu's topic in General Students

    Totally doable but it's important like tfleuter stated to have a back up plan for your back up plan!! Even with daycare and my husband I've had absences which resulted in 3 pts off my final average...

  14. Should I contest this?

    NSALVADORE replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    We are actually encouraged to.. If we can find a rationale for why a different answer is correct they will allow credit. I would suggest politely approaching your teacher with your confusion as to...

  15. Working the night shift

    NSALVADORE replied to luvmykids1123's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry I don't but I looking at a possible job opportunity where I might for the first time be working nights too so I'm looking forward to seeing what others say

  16. Feeling overwhelmed....

    NSALVADORE replied to cchiaffarelli's topic in General Students

    I am feeling exactly the same way!! I have like a million things due this week then I have finals next week. To top it off I have a 50th bday party for someone important and a work holiday party this...

  17. Ahhh crap!

    NSALVADORE replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    Ohhh I can only imagine how frustrated you were!! What a day you were having, those are the worst!!! It sounds like you handled yourself well and I hope you don't beat yourself up too much!! Oh and...

  18. What would you do, if you were in my shoes.....

    NSALVADORE replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Students

    Wow that is unfortunate.. One day a week and they aren't willing to help you out.. Are you able to make up hours a different day? I'm curious why you didn't tell them what you are going for? What kind...

  19. Munchausen Syndrome

    NSALVADORE replied to kabenkula's topic in General Students

    The previous posters did a good job explaining why. I'm curious, how interesting to get this case.. Did she talk to you at all about her

  20. I'm New

    NSALVADORE replied to jcolli01's topic in General Students

    Like many nursing students will tell you, you will make some incredible bonds in nursing school!! My advice, Form study groups or find 1 or 2 people that you work well with the study with.. Most find...

  21. Should I quit nursing school?

    NSALVADORE replied to In-the-sky's topic in General Students

    I think it is hard for any of us who don't know you and your particular situation to really be able to say one way or the other. I think there have been some very good points made. It sounds from your...

  22. Do all states / schools require CNA to train for RN??

    NSALVADORE replied to caltripp's topic in General Students

    It is definitely not required here. Though it would give her great experience that would help her in her future studies. Getting a job in a specialty area as a new grad can be tough so working at a...

  23. Why why why don't people understand...

    NSALVADORE replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    Hysterical isn't it!!!!!!!!! I love

  24. Did I I just get a no-good stethoscope?

    NSALVADORE replied to luckygal5571's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've used the cheap steths and they're fine for obtaining a BP but when it comes to lung sounds and heart sounds I find it difficult to hear. I've done well with the Littmann lightweight! I'm sure it...

  25. End of the semester laziness

    NSALVADORE replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Yes absolutely my brain just gets exhausted by the end of the semester!! The spring semester is even worse because it's been the year with only a 4 week break plus the weather is so nice!!! Ughh it's...