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  1. what type of socks do you use??

    I bought Nurse Mates Suppsocks yesterday, so I hope those do the
  2. Saw a car accident; I wish I was already a nurse!

    I don't think the OP said they were a nurse
  3. Saw a car accident; I wish I was already a nurse!

    Are you CPR certified? I guess if you're not certified, then there's not much you can do besides calling 9-1-1. (Never assume that someone else called - it's better to have 10 people call than...
  4. Lunch?

    What's to worry about with the straw? It's a really thick plastic material (the bottle and straw are bpa free). I've never noticed any smells or anyting, even if I haven't washed it in a while. I...
  5. Lunch?

    My Camelbak has a flip top with the straw in the bottle. I have the plastic one that's bpa free, but they also offer stainless steel if you prefer. I've dropped it I don't know how many times on the...
  6. What to expect on my 1st day!?

    Wow! I thought my program was bad b/c our first day of class is clinicals. I can't imagine having to know the first 15 chapters b/f classes even
  7. Scrubs Make Me Crazy (long rant)

    Love
  8. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    I love this post and reading about everyone's goal. I start NS next month, so I'll narrow it down in clinicals, or change my mind altogether, but right now, I'm interested in trauma, NICU, and...
  9. Lunch?

    A bag of raw veggies is one of my favorite things to munch on during class. I also bring fresh fruit, nuts, and/or homemade granola bars. Yogurt and cheese are good, too, as long as you bring an...
  10. Scrubs Make Me Crazy (long rant)

    Lol! I think "front wedgie" is the PC term, if there is one for that event! Haha! And yes, stretch scrubs sound like a fabulous idea! I love my stretch jeans, they're so
  11. Scrubs Make Me Crazy (long rant)

    Coast2Coast - you are hilarious. I felt the same way after trying on scrubs for my nursing program that starts next month. I was so frustrated! I'm 5'9 and thin, so I typically don't have problems...
  12. What to expect on my 1st day!?

    My program is 12 months. We already had orientation. We have a few hours of basic skills instruction (feeding, bathing, changing linens, etc) the week before classes "officially" begin. From my...
  13. what type of socks do you use??

    I was wondering the same thing. I'm starting school next month, with clinicals my first day. I went to the local scrubs store today and there were about 30 options for compression socks. I was a...
  14. I GOT IN!!! Advice wanted :)

    Oops, I just posted in response to someone else and posted on the wrong topic...can't seem to delete the post.
  15. I GOT IN!!! Advice wanted :)

    Congrats!! That's so exciting! I'm starting my program next month, so I can't offer you any 1st term advice, but there have been many topics here regarding pieces of advice for new students. You...
  16. What to expect on my 1st day!?

    I'm starting my accelerated BSN program next month. My first day of classes is a clinical rotation. I have to be at the hospital at 6:30am. Nothing like throwing us into the deep
  17. Pharmacology online?

    I couldn't agree more with the two previous posts. They had some great points. I also took it online as a prereq to the ABSN program I'm starting next month. While the material is difficult and...
  18. Awesome amazon.com deal for students - FREE Prime!

    From the FAQ on Amazon Student website: If you're already an Amazon Prime member, you can still sign up for Amazon Student if you are eligible. After you sign up for Amazon Student, well refund you...
  19. Write out a full list of pros and cons. See which school has more pros. Regarding the 90% drop out rate at school #1: where did you hear this? Is this from the horse's mouth or the word on the...
  20. Can I have multiple ear piercings?

    I never thought about this before. I can't imagine the school telling you how many ear piercings you can have. I would think it has more to do with the requirements of the hospital where your...
  21. Will I forget it all??

    Sure, it's called "Inside the Living Body". It follows the body of a female from birth to old age and is filmed with microscopic cameras inside the body. It was absolutely fascinating and a good...
  22. Will I forget it all??

    I'm a little worried about the same thing. I took A&P a year ago, Micro & Nutrition more than a year ago and I start my nursing program next month. I was watching a National Geographic video...
  23. Torn about nursing school

    HUH?! I don't know many people who can afford college by paying out of pocket. That's what scholarships, grants, and student loans are for! I don't know what that financial aid person was thinking....
  24. Torn about nursing school

    I say go to the school you got into. Competition to get into nursing programs is fiece (in my area anyway). What happens if you apply to other programs and don't get in? My program is going to...
  25. Baby during NS = bad idea?

    I'm starting an accelerated BSN program in August and will graduate the following August (2011). My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years and are a bit older (in our 30s). We are so...