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  1. Best Shoes for Nursing

    SAHMStudent replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I heart Dansko's. They are pricey ($100-$140 depending on the style), but I've done 14+ hr days in my clogs, and they are so super comfy. If you have a wider foot, they can be a little tight, but will...

  2. Curious About Drop-out Rate In Nursing School

    SAHMStudent replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    I would love to know my schools attrition rate, but I don't know most of my classmates well enough on sight, to note how many or who is gone. I did notice a few people who were missing from first to...

  3. The single best piece of advice you've gotten/gave

    SAHMStudent replied to HumorHeals22's topic in General Students

    I cannot stick to just ONE, sorry. 1) Ditto for staying on top of the material. DO NOT fall behind. And if you can work ahead, do so. Make drug cards/charts, for the next semester if you have an idea...

  4. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    SAHMStudent replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    One of the best things I've ever heard a prof say, is in my med/surg class in regards to studying and preparing for tests. "Don't pray to God to get you through this test, this class, or to pass the...

  5. What I want for christmas this year

    SAHMStudent posted a topic in General Students

    Usually I'm boring to buy for- cookbooks and jewelry. This years list is boring for others, exciting to me! A nice stethoscope- not a super-duper fancy Littman just yet, but one with a single tube,...

  6. "Today in my ER"....super bummed out

    SAHMStudent posted a topic in Emergency

    Please tell me what you would have seen or done in your ER today, I don't care if you think it's boring, or the same old thing. Heck, I'll even take your ER vents, if you hate it and can't wait to get...

  7. I am a new nursing student but am not doing so well

    SAHMStudent replied to utchick's topic in General Students

    Where does sex fit in? Thank god my husband is in the same mindset your wife is in. He loves me, is incredibly supportive, and understands that he loses his wife for a semester at a time. He is very...

  8. Your definition of good clinical instructor and bad one

    SAHMStudent replied to Catma63's topic in General Students

    Hmmmm. I have a wonderful nurse who I say over and over again I would love to hang out and drink margaritas all night with- just to hear her stories. She's been everywhere, done everything, and her...

  9. "Today in my ER"....super bummed out

    SAHMStudent replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the suggestion. I read the new ER grad sticky above, and saw some ideas that might help me. Can I ask where you are coming from and why you want to leave? Good luck to you

  10. How do you handle cheaters?

    SAHMStudent replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    I didn't mean to imply that sheer luck will pass a person through the NCLEX process. And if there are people who I offended by implying that luck had something to do with their passing, I apologize....

  11. What Route to Take

    SAHMStudent replied to leeto009's topic in General Students

    Have you looked into schools in your area that have transfer programs? Many schools that offer BSNs (sounds like yours doesn't) have options for people who have done the first couple of pre-reqs for...

  12. How do you handle cheaters?

    SAHMStudent replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    If I see someone cheating, I immediately catch the profs attention and indicate the cheaters. If I can't catch the profs attention, then I tell them what I saw as soon as I can. My 2nd semester class...

  13. Men in Nursing

    SAHMStudent replied to eas78's topic in General Students

    I like to see men in nursing......they're all in the OR or ED in my observation though - vast experience of a whopping two semesters of school. Sorry, one man on a tele floor, he was a charge nurse,...

  14. Experienced RN's questions re: RN students

    SAHMStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is just my curiosity after 1. 125 semesters of nursing school and a few rotations to different areas of nursing and some specialties (Geri, OB, PACU, Tele, Med/Surg)..... how often do you see...

  15. Uniform/Supply stores in Metro area

    SAHMStudent posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm looking for recs for a nursing supply and uniform store. I Googled of course, but can't find anything with a website. Anyone know of any in the area. I live in MD outside D.C. but don't mind...

  16. Pgcc

    SAHMStudent replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Petition. You never know, you could get in. You won't if you don't give it a shot. If you have any C's you might reconsider retaking a class to improve your GPA. I've heard a few people have done it...

  17. Which Medical Dictionary?

    SAHMStudent posted a topic in General Students

    My school lists two; Stedmans Medical Dictionary for Health Professionals and Nurses or Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professionals. Mosbys is more up to date (by a year) if that...

  18. Which Medical Dictionary?

    SAHMStudent replied to SAHMStudent's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the tip on Tabers. It's more expensive it looks like, but if I'll use it after school, well worth

  19. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    SAHMStudent replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that this is a problem with my nursing program. We have a general nursing class that covers study skills, past, present, and future of nursing, historical events that shaped the profession etc....

  20. Nurses with Eczema...Help!!!

    SAHMStudent replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in NH and I know your pain. My mom used to have it so badly her hands would crack and bleed too. Udder Cream is great, and for an everyday moisturizer, try Aveeno Baby; it's gentle and and...

  21. I'm due to deliver a week before clinicals start. Should I take a semester off?

    SAHMStudent replied to Hamik24's topic in General Students

    I delayed my start into the RN program as I was due 3 weeks after classes started. I ended up being almost two weeks late, and though I had an easy delivery (first baby) I don't think I could have...

  22. We've Made It!! Class of 2010 (starting Spring 2009)

    SAHMStudent replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in General Students

    Where are you attending: Prince Georges CC (Maryland) When does your program start:January 22 (gulp) When are your orientation(s):January 15th What is your 1st semester schedule: Nursing 1020- One 7...

  23. Did I win the lottery or is it a curse?

    SAHMStudent replied to jsuh's topic in General Students

    That happened to me with an A&P class- I actually wasn't able to use the CD and online materials, and I needed those. I traded the book for a regular version. It didnt seem to be a help in my...

  24. Math help links

    SAHMStudent replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you all for posting these links. I start classes in a little over 3 weeks and just had a baby- I needed to brush up on my math skills.

  25. Pgcc

    SAHMStudent replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I got in the first time I petitioned. I had to take a medical deferment as I was due to have my daughter 3 weeks into the semester. I will attend my first semester of nursing in January and am so...