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  1. How do you wash your scrubs?

    gumby1411 posted a topic in General Students

    I start nursing school in August and just bought my scrubs. This is probably silly, but I noticed on the tags that they are machine wash cold. Is this the standard for scrubs or is it the particular...

  2. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    gumby1411 replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Our orientation last year was in mid May. It's only 1 day and I think about 4 hours long. I know we were only there about a half of a day. They'll give you a bunch of info about the program and...

  3. University of Michigan (UofM) Accelerated program

    gumby1411 replied to LovinbeingaMommy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm currently in the program and like the others said, there was a wide range of when people got their acceptance. Some got waitlisted or accepted in December, others not until August and everything...

  4. Letters of support for dismissal from RN program

    gumby1411 replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    This is what a letter of recommendation is. I had them written for me when I applied to my program. Whether they're referring to why you should be admitted initially or readmitted after dismissal,...

  5. Letters of support for dismissal from RN program

    gumby1411 replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    Are you talking about letters of recommendation? If so, don't get them from family and friends. Of course your mom will have nothing but good things to say about you. Letters of recommendation...

  6. Awkward situation

    gumby1411 replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    Act professionally in clinical and in the classroom. Let her dig her own grave as it sounds like she's fast on her way if she not only cheated, but blabbed about it to a classmate. Besides, do you...

  7. Need help dealing with the emotional aspect of nursing

    gumby1411 posted a topic in General Students

    About a month ago, I was caring for a fun, bright 7 year old little girl with brain cancer during my pediatric rotation. It was kind of slow that day, so I spent the afternoon in her room playing...

  8. Need help dealing with the emotional aspect of nursing

    gumby1411 replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the comments. I'm feeling much better than I was last night. I realized that I really was grieving. Instead of thinking how sad it is, I'm focusing on how I got to know her as a patient...

  9. Summer before Nursing!

    gumby1411 replied to greenwackus's topic in General Students

    Don't waste your time reviewing A&P or reading ahead. Your reading schedule might change and most of the readings for the first semester involve some level of A&P review. Relax, lay by the...

  10. Help, got accepted for summer but worried about financial aid.

    gumby1411 replied to jhinojos49's topic in General Students

    I completely understand about not wanting too many student loans, but I had to take them out in order to go back to school. The sooner I'm done, the sooner I'm making money, and the sooner I can repay...

  11. Help, got accepted for summer but worried about financial aid.

    gumby1411 replied to jhinojos49's topic in General Students

    Yes, both loans are disbursed during the summer. Why did you turn down the unsubsidized loan? I think you can reapply if you need additional funding for

  12. Considering ttc while in school - advice pls

    gumby1411 replied to Anon2011's topic in General Students

    I'm in an accelerated BSN program now, with 6 months left until graduation and we're 3 months into TTC. If I had gotten pregnant the first month, my due date would've been 2 days after my graduation...

  13. A-BSN program for 12 months straight, or 15 month program w/ summer off?

    gumby1411 replied to AlyJacks's topic in General Students

    I'm halfway done a 12mo ABSN program. I say go the 12mo route. Yes, it's crazy demanding of your time and energy, but I'll also be done 3 months earlier than if I had gone with a 15mo program....

  14. Difference between glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome?

    gumby1411 replied to Vines812's topic in General Students

    I'm studying that right now for my exam on Tuesday! Here's my best explanation: They are very similar, but the cause of the edema is different. Glomerulonephritis is caused by immune complexes that...

  15. How many others are in an accelerated program?

    gumby1411 replied to UUBSNA11's topic in General Students

    I'm in an ABSN program. I'll be done in August and it can't come soon enough! Only 6 months left! It'll be nice to see my husband again. I think he has brown hair and I seem to recall brown eyes...

  16. PLEASE! Help with Med-Math problem..

    gumby1411 replied to Tiffie1210's topic in General Students

    I set my solution up using dimensional analysis (remember chemistry?). It doesn't make sense to everyone, but this is how it works for my brain. I hope it helps. 1. 500mg/90 min x 1 g/1000mg x 250...

  17. Experience in the ABSN programs?

    gumby1411 replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Students

    I'm in an ABSN program right now. My school meets the required amount of clinical time (I'm not sure if the number of clinical hours are mandated by the state or nationally). So, yes, the course...

  18. How do you deal with anxiety?

    gumby1411 replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I drink. j/k Actually, I get up early and run a few miles before class. It works wonders to clear my head, reduce stress, and help me sleep at

  19. Lunch?

    gumby1411 replied to Mom/Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I bring my lunch. Both the money and calories would add up very quickly if I bought my lunch every day! I go for healthy lunch/snacks. I end up feeling crummy or sleepy if I have a heavy, greasy...

  20. Ethics paper???

    gumby1411 replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    I did mine on forced sterilization of sex offenders. There was much more info out there than I thought there'd be and it was a really interesting topic. Some others in my group chose level of care...

  21. Share Your Favorite Words of Wisdom on Nursing!

    gumby1411 replied to Yummy Chocolate's topic in General Students

    C=RN Lol, just

  22. Maternal/Newborn Teaching Topic Ideas

    gumby1411 replied to Miley22's topic in General Students

    You can also include postpartum care (what to expect and comfort care) - lochia, breast engorgement, perineum/episiotomy, cramping, uterus (how long will it take to shrink to prepregnancy size), pp...

  23. Loans disbursed after classes start!?

    gumby1411 replied to gatordez's topic in General Students

    My school pays for my tuition via my student loans and then cuts me a check for the remaining money. And no, I don't get the check until a few weeks after classes start. It's weird how they do it,...

  24. Out of shape, how can I prep for clinicals??

    gumby1411 replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    Great for you that you've decided to get into shape! I must say, I was pretty surprised after my first 12 hour clinical. I had 12s, two days in a row this past semester and it was a killer on my...

  25. OMG I'm PREGNANT...and a Nursing Student!!

    gumby1411 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! That's so exciting! I can't give you advice from personal experience (wish I could). You have a lot on your plate and as long as your OB permits it, you can continue to do it...