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  1. My Aching Feet

    SAHMStudent replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    Tennis Balls. Get a tube of brand new ones, and run your feet over them, one for each foot. It's almost orgasmic. But it also helps relieve some of the soreness, especially if you don't have anyone to...

  2. Nursing school Vs. Nursing Prereqs

    SAHMStudent replied to tag2007's topic in General Students

    A student in everything but Micro ( wish I had taken chem before I took micro) now I am a solid B nursing student, often a point or two away from an A in at least one class a semester. I have a...

  3. Evolve HESI/tests/case studies

    SAHMStudent replied to SAHMStudent's topic in General Students

    Oh that makes me mad! Our school uses their books too- and I still pay, and pay and pay. Every

  4. Which do your prefer, Class or Clinicals?

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

    It does depend some on the class and the instructor. I have a great med surg instructor again this semester, and a great CI, so I'm happy all the time there. My peds instructor is a hot mess, but I...

  5. Paramedic to RN Bridge Program???

    SAHMStudent replied to brobe1's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't know where in VA you are, but if you are close to NoVA, you might look into Prince Georges Community College. They are starting their new bridge program this summer I believe, and with the MD...

  6. Grading system of Nursing Ed.

    SAHMStudent replied to SuperDuperSuper's topic in General Students

    My program is test only in lecture and pass/fail in clinical. Fail the clinical and you fail the whole course including lecture. Fail the lecture, and you also fail clinical, and must repeat the whole...

  7. Study & wait ? Study & wait? Study & Wait ...

    SAHMStudent replied to ashley10's topic in General Students

    Excuse me, I misspoke. By "hands on" I mean, a shadow, follow, observation, not to touch or intervene with patients. I agree that would be risky. I disagree that no one has time to teach the...

  8. Study & wait ? Study & wait? Study & Wait ...

    SAHMStudent replied to ashley10's topic in General Students

    I've always thought that a pre-req class for nursing should have some hands on/research components. How many people have we seen on this site, or in class, who get to clinical and say hell no? People...

  9. Top tips for first peds clinical as a student

    SAHMStudent posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi, I have my first peds clinical tomorrow, and am wondering what are the most important areas to focus on in your opinion. Obviously, ABCs, but also, how to not freak out the kids, what mistakes can...

  10. Am I overreacting?

    SAHMStudent replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a nurse OFFER me the opportunity to do hands on skills, without me actually begging, I would be all over it. No matter that there is a little frission of fear that goes through the back of my...

  11. Nursing School and Nursing Education....Not a good equation

    SAHMStudent replied to GQue1911's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* Well, I happen to agree with the idea that there should be some experience in education as well as in nursing expected of nursing instructors. But everyone has to start somewhere. Not a single...

  12. Southern Maryland Hospital

    SAHMStudent replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have had 3 rotations there as a student. The OR and Endo, and PACU staff were wonderful. Really patient, and good communicators. Tele, not so much. Now granted I'm just a student, but I'm also...

  13. PGCC vs. MC

    SAHMStudent replied to Luannstef's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Cost doesn't matter due to the MD manpower shortage act healthcare supplement.You pay the same as an in-county student. Factor in your commute and possible hospitals you may have to commute to. I am...

  14. Towson at USM Hagerstown

    SAHMStudent replied to mas017's topic in General Students

    I think you meant to post this in the MD forum? Also try the DC forum as there is some

  15. Moms w/ little ones, who watches the kids?

    SAHMStudent replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    Yikes! I am really lucky to have my husband be so far along in his career that he has tons of leave to use while I'm in school. We also own our own business, so when that comes up, I am on my own- I...

  16. "Language Barrier" I AM CURSED!!

    SAHMStudent replied to oopymoss's topic in General Students

    I agree with pp. You write well, and clearly. If you are this articulate in person, you should be fine. I will also agree there are many native English speakers who are so grammatically incorrect and...

  17. Is there anyone who thinks school is not that bad?

    SAHMStudent replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    Two words. Crock

  18. IS BSN slower paced than ASN

    SAHMStudent replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    BSN has more nursing classes than an ASN.ASN's integrate the philosophies of the individual BSN courses into their nursing clases. Each college/university, whether community or traditional has their...

  19. Money saving tips for students?

    SAHMStudent replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    There are a bunch of great websites for frugal living. Many recommend doing a weekly menu plan. I do this, cut coupons, and plan my grocery list. My receipts look like an ad for Safeway. If it isn't...

  20. Good Advice Karma Given Here!

    SAHMStudent replied to alliphx's topic in General Students

    Chill. OUT. Seriously, take a deep breath. You are an adult, you were a professional. I don't know what your desk job entailed, but like me, it sounds like it was no where near a medical facilty or...

  21. Is it me? Serious disorganization in class and clinicals...vent

    SAHMStudent replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    team name, logo and motto? Barf. What the heck does that have to do with nursing? I don't blame you for being ticked on missing time. I'm bitter that MD went from 8 hrs day of clinical hrs. to 6....

  22. Is there anyone who thinks school is not that bad?

    SAHMStudent replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    I agree. I see some posts and think "really?" When I see those posts I think maybe my school is not as tough as others, but we have one of the best NCLEX pass rates in the state, and many recent grads...

  23. Does Death Have A Smell?

    SAHMStudent replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Libitina- the pear drops to which you refer: do they come in a round white tin with a picture of the pear or other fruit and script on the front? I think I remember seeing these at World Market, maybe...

  24. Does Death Have A Smell?

    SAHMStudent replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Asked DH last night and he says he felt it was an incontinence smell. He's smelled both...people dying, and people who've been dead for a while, and he feels the dying smell is more like feces and...

  25. Does Death Have A Smell?

    SAHMStudent replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, that explains a lot. My dad died when I was about 4. I thought he was lying down for a nap, but he was actually having a heart attack. I fell asleep next to him. Years later, his mom died, and...