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  1. I need some advice!

    windmill182 replied to sbishop4455's topic in General Students

    After finishing the pre-req's and being accepted, I am starting a LPN program Monday in Washington State. Hopefully when I finish, I plan to attend Northern Michigan University's LPN-BSN program. So,...

  2. Nursing School Not For Me

    windmill182 replied to daniellevw's topic in General Students

    I say more power to you for having the guts to do what you felt was right. Most people would have just continued to be miserable because of the time put in, or because of fear of what other people...

  3. What is your "NS new year's resolution"?

    windmill182 replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Mine is to make sure I set aside time for exercise at least 3 times a week. Mostly for brain health.

  4. Hours of Nursing school?

    windmill182 replied to Amanda1105's topic in General Students

    First quarter looks like this: Monday - Lecture 8am-4pm Tuesday - Clinical 7am-3pm Wedensday off Thursday Lecture 8am-1pm Friday off Starting 2nd quarter Wednesday will be clinical too. We always have...

  5. Get married during nursing school??

    windmill182 replied to rileysaunt's topic in General Students

    Ps. We are only spending $2500 on our wedding and we are just fine with it. Dont feel like you have to "keep up with the

  6. Get married during nursing school??

    windmill182 replied to rileysaunt's topic in General Students

    I am marrying my fiance this December during my winter break. We already live together though. He is definitely my rock when it comes to stressful times, and Im so thankful that I have him by my side...

  7. Any tip of dealing with stress please?

    windmill182 replied to neurontin's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you are stressed because you aren't making time for yourself. Studying in Nursing school is important, but so is making time for yourself. By not giving yourself time to relax, you could...

  8. dimensional analysis saved my life

    windmill182 replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    We had to take a a dimensional analysis class before we could even be admitted to our nursing program. I agree that it makes everything a heck of a lot easier and I don't think its difficult at all!!!...

  9. Heads up on a GREAT laptop deal at Costco!

    windmill182 replied to KatieJ91's topic in General Students

    Acer's are great computers. That is a lot of Ram for a small

  10. runners in nursing school?

    windmill182 replied to swoody's topic in General Students

    This interests me as well because Im scared that running is going to go right out the door when school starts this fall. Running is such a stress reliever for me! I can't imagine tackling something...

  11. Dealing with a sick loved one or death while in school?

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I start my Nursing program in 3 weeks. My mom just told me that she is having serious heart and circulation problems. She has been dealing with this for a long time. She is a smoker and has other...

  12. Dealing with a sick loved one or death while in school?

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Thank You all for sharing a little bit of your experience with this type of thing. From what I hear, Nursing School is hard, and adding something tragic like the illness of a loved one cannot make it...

  13. Do you really need a rolling backpack?

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    This question has probably already been addressed, but what the heck... How many of you use, or plan to use a rolling backpack? Is it honestly necessary for your particular program? At first I was...

  14. Angel

    windmill182 replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    I've never had any bad experiences with Angel. I would try to talk to your Professors or School Tech Dept? Good

  15. Nursing Book Bundle

    windmill182 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Amazon will tell you if the Disk is included or not...just read the

  16. question about retaining infomation from pre-reqs.....

    windmill182 replied to rayne215's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way, but you would be surprised at what you recall by just skimming through your old books. I did this a week ago for a half hour and had more than one light bulb moment. I plan on...

  17. What to put in lunch box? Can't spoil on me in 4 hours.

    windmill182 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Warm

  18. Calm before the storm...

    windmill182 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Being lazy. Going to Mariner Baseball games. Camping. Babysitting my nieces. Cooking awesome meals.

  19. What to put in lunch box? Can't spoil on me in 4 hours.

    windmill182 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    What about buying those ice pack things for a mini cooler or lunch box to help keep items cool? Then you could probably pack whatever you wanted...

  20. ? for those that have health insurace...

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    My program requires that have health insurance. Luckily, I still have private insurance through my parents. Those of you who had your own insurance and were required to provide proof, did you just...

  21. I may need a pack mule!!

    windmill182 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    Wow! Our school requires us to bring all our books everyday of lecture. That must be nice and easy on the back!

  22. "Keep your nose in a book"

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    So, my program officially starts in..48 days. I ran into a student who is in the class before me and graduating from the program in just a couple weeks. Asked her how it's going and was told,...

  23. Advice? Tips? I start the RN program this month and I am terrified to say the least

    windmill182 replied to clclc4444's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to say that post made me smile.

  24. "Keep your nose in a book"

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    You completely have summed up everything I have been thinking too. Its awesome to know that its common to feel like this before starting the program. Maybe, its actually healthy to not be overly...

  25. Nursing school, midwifery school, then kids?

    windmill182 replied to katinthehat8914's topic in General Students

    I too tried planning my life out like that, but then realized I was just going to go with the flow. Besides, what happens if you get pregnant next year, then what lol? I would focus on school as long...