Lindsey08

Wow we havent lost anyone yet. I think that there are several that will be forced to withdraw after this next test (6 of 9 FON exams), but nobody so far. There are many who have been failing every test, and somehow they're still here. I don't see how they could catch up though.

Ours has a stethoscope like thing on the front,so it looks like you have a steth around your neck. And on the back it says "Nurses do it with patience"...Kind of a joke if you say it outloud.

I'm 19, married to a man in the National Guard, and have 1 daughter that is 21 months old. I'm surviving. I only work 8 hours a week so that helps. I only have 6 weeks left til 1st semester is finished, and I have an 90 average. Its not impossible. I don't get much study time. My husband works full time, and I don't take my daughter to daycare on the days I don't have school so I mostly study at night. My DH wrote me a sweet letter yesterday saying he wishes our lives were less hectic and can't wait for them to slow down so we can enjoy each other more....but he doesn't complain. He helps me with our daughter, and cooks sometimes when I'm trying to study. The good thing about nursing tests is that even if you don't study much, alot of the time, you can rationalize your way through the answer using the process of elimination. Take GOOD notes, and buy a recorder if you can afford it. I still don't have one, but would like one. Highlight in your book what your instructors go over, and LOOK AT THE BOXES IN YOUR BOOK. If you have them, I can't stress that enough. They might tell you that at orientation. Thats where all the lab values, normal ranges, etc. are that you need to know for the tests. I had my first clinical day today and it went great! MY pt is sweet and cooperative, and I'm excited I get to take care of her tomorrow. I was super nervous, but now I'm not at all. Everything will work out. Several people in my class have 3-4 kids, work full time, have a husband, etc and still make decent grades. Its NOT impossible. You'll do fine.

Thanks for the welcomes and the encouragement ladies!

Hi my name is Lindsey, and I am getting ready to start nursing school. I'm so incredibly excited, and overwhelmed. I have been reading horror stories about passing out, throwing up, etc while in school. May I ask what from? I'm a little worried now. I mean, I know that the job can get gross, but I don't think I'd see anything that would make me physically sick or pass out? I bet I've just got a lot to learn.:wink2: I'm glad I found somewhere to get information! Looking forward to talking to you guys more!