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  1. ready to quit school, almost

    futurecnm replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that we have performance tests every semester that we also HAVE to pass. one inconsistency in our school is that every instructor expects different things. It all depends who you...

  2. ready to quit school, almost

    futurecnm replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds similar to our school's program. We have to get 78% on all tests, and theory is separate from lab/clinical. (if you fail theory but do great in lab, you still will fail since you have to have...

  3. Gifts for New Nurses

    futurecnm replied to masstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, good luck on your nursing career! I am a first year nursing student. Your school will possibly be selling the preferred stethoscope so you might want to wait to see what they recommend. I did not...

  4. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    futurecnm replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a discussion. Sometimes these type of posts discourage me as a nursing student but I'm going to keep at it because I truly feel like I'm meant to be a nurse. I am a student doing clinicals...

  5. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

    futurecnm replied to Dashing's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student, in my first semester of clinicals right now. I have only had 2 weekends of clinicals and have already gotten urinated on, and cleaned many poop messes. I have also given...

  6. Student nurse with question for RN's

    futurecnm posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new student nurse (started Aug this year) and had my first weekend of clinicals last weekend. I had a fairly good experience with a great patient and pretty helpful nurse. However, many of the...

  7. Student nurse with question for RN's

    futurecnm replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I just was curious as to how RN's do really feel about student nurses being on the floor. I would think that a student could be a help to a busy nurse if they communicate who...

  8. How can nursing student get summertime position in a hospital???

    futurecnm replied to Earlygirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my first year of nursing school and also looking for some summer experience. From what I've gathered, my options are to apply for a summer nurse internship (very competitive, slim chance I...

  9. Is it possible to hold a p/t job while going to school f/t in nursing?

    futurecnm replied to Captain Amazing's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is possible if you are doing just nursing classes (have all the pre-req's done). I am in a night/weekend program and many people work full and part time (hence why they are doing the...

  10. LPN to RN through testing?

    futurecnm replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure there are schooling and credit requirements that you must have to become an RN. I have no clue what LPN schooling is like, do you also focus on the nursing process and care plans the same as...

  11. Choosing how and what to do to get started with nursing - HELP!

    futurecnm replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    No great advice here, except it is a long road. I decided about 4 years ago I wanted to be an RN, and started a 2 year program in Aug. Luckily I don't have to work while doing this but many people...

  12. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    futurecnm replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is stressful and the most challenging thing I have ever done. There are many parts I do like about it, and it is do-able, obviously since many people DO get thru the program. But it is...

  13. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    futurecnm replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    you mean compared to real life in general or real life as a nurse??? I am a 30 something that has worked as an engineer. I have had a job with a lot of responsibility and stress. I also have 2 kids...

  14. Can someone make a list of all the things.....

    futurecnm replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I am half way through my first semester in a 2 yr AD nursing school. I had all my generals and pre reqs done before I got it, so I have 8 credits a semester for 4 semesters. I took classes for 2 1/2...

  15. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    futurecnm replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all know being a nurse is will be a continuous learning process. I have never assumed that getting an RN would be the end of my schooling. I plan to get my bachelors and someday a masters....

  16. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    futurecnm replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I can see the point of view that it is more stressful as you have more responsibility, but I also would like examples of why overall people think it is harder. I find that school has taken over my...

  17. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    futurecnm replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Can somone expand on why working is harder than school?? I am interested in this topic as I am a new nursing student and really look forward to graduation and making money and starting my new career....

  18. Anyone made career change from engineering to Nursing?

    futurecnm replied to lmf2006's topic in General Students

    Hi! I have a bachelor of chemical engineering and worked in the eng field for about 6 years. I have been at home with my kids since 2002 and have been going to school part time since about 2003. I am...

  19. My story - returning to school, would love to hear positive experiences as an RN

    futurecnm posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting nursing school in August. It is something I have worked for and dreamed about for about 4 years now. I am a returning student, I already have a bachelors degree in engineering. I...

  20. midwife or MD?

    futurecnm replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am looking to become a CNM someday partially because of the great experience I had when I had my 2 children delivered by midwives. I have no experience working in the field, but thought I'd post...