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  1. Exceptional clinical teacer...gift?

    senecagirl replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Students

    no gifts!!! not ethical and could raise some questions! would you accept gifts from patients??? our class had a huge discussion about this last week. Its a big no-no!! a thank you card is more than...

  2. patho

    senecagirl replied to beachbabi20's topic in General Students

    study and study some more. you may have to cut back your other activities...nursing school it really hard. good luck! you can do

  3. Vent: Studying At Home w/ Family Around

    senecagirl replied to missjennmb's topic in General Students

    my kids (and husband:D) "bug" me when they are needing/wanting some attention. Its so easy to get caught up in our homework/studying, lol. If I am home, my kids generally jump all over me for...

  4. Nurses who became famous

    senecagirl replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Echo Heron!!!! Author of several books, and a couple of them were based on real

  5. I should be studying right now...

    senecagirl replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I too should be studying...but I just cant stop reading on here!

  6. So irked

    senecagirl replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    our school has very strict rules about people speaking other languages in clinical! unless it is a conversation with a patient, you are not allowed because you never know who can hear you or who...

  7. Does Your School Give Priority Registration to Certain People?

    senecagirl replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    nomatter what the background, registration should be on an equal playing field. Not fair of the school to judge who would be a good student or not. I would find another

  8. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    senecagirl replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    for the most part I love my classmates... but, some of you really need to take another english class (or 2!!) Its very difficult for some of us to understand what you are saying if you cannot speak...

  9. Getting through NS with a Family!

    senecagirl replied to chnc1024's topic in General Students

    it can be done, but its a tough ride! I am still trying to catch up on laundry that is piled up in our spare room from the summer! lol I dont do mad cleaning like I used to.... I have not had much...

  10. What is your graduation gift?

    senecagirl replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    i'll be going on a 2 week medical mission! It wont be to Africa (my dream) but probably south

  11. exam tonight...but i'm sick!

    senecagirl posted a topic in General Students

    so I need to know what you would do.... lug your butt in and write the test or lug your butt to the dr and get a sick note i've been fighting it off for weeks now, but last night it hit me and I feel...

  12. What do we REALLY need to be successful during school?

    senecagirl replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    a positive attitude and good study

  13. exam tonight...but i'm sick!

    senecagirl replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

    its multiple choice...75 questions. I will go...but I have no idea how I will do. I need to get 60% or higher or I fail the course. this is one of our classes where we need at least 60% on each...

  14. christmas card exchange 2008

    senecagirl replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I really would like to participate! I guess I need to post a few more times before I can message you

  15. Frustrated with Clinicals Feel like Giving Up

    senecagirl replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

    i'm in clinical this semester and it has not been a clinical where i've learned any new skills. i've been disappointed because i've done this all before (worked in the field) so I feel like its...

  16. math test, everyone failed

    senecagirl replied to margaretofcastello's topic in General Students

    it seems strange that this kind of math (very important!!) is self study! what kind of school is this? at my school, we all have to take a special math class, and then a math for meds class and...

  17. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    senecagirl replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    I get good grades, but I work hard for them and I make my classes my priority. I want to go on for my RN, so I need to be earning

  18. group presentations....why cant everyone do their share?

    senecagirl posted a topic in General Students

    it never fails! every group project i've had to do, there is always someone who doesnt do their part! anyone else encounter

  19. What Does Your Grade Consist Of?

    senecagirl replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    it depends on the class. clinicals and lab are sat/unsat although there are projects, tests, quizzes, presentations, practicals in those classes. we just dont get a % grade. However, we must get a...

  20. how to deal with a know-it-all?

    senecagirl replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    believe it or not, he may be trying to help! I know its frustrating though... Our clinical instructors WANT to see us helping each other, watching/observing techniques, critiquing....how else will you...

  21. Only a nursing student...

    senecagirl replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    our class went nuts when we were introduced to catheters!

  22. I feel like its taking forever....part time studies!

    senecagirl posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, I'm a part time student and have been taking classes for the past 3 years. Yep, 3 years! lol I still have 5 semesters to go and I just feel like its taking so long and that I will never...

  23. Is it possible to just get it???

    senecagirl replied to ParkerBC,MSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I find that it comes easier to me than to some of my fellow classmates. Classmates are frequently coming to me for help and i'm glad to help them if I can. All I can say is dont get over confident or...

  24. Hardest class so far...

    senecagirl replied to ColtsMom's topic in General Students

    so far Anatomy 2 and Pharmacology!! next semester i've got Health Assessment and i've been told its a very tough and demanding course. Good

  25. How did you fund your education?

    senecagirl replied to Azureshunter's topic in General Students

    my wonderful husband is paying my way! I am only part time because of the lack of funds though. I have gotten 2 small bursaries also. its tough! good