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  1. Why nursing?

    krltdy replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter was born 16 weeks premature, due to placenta previa, then frank abruption, weighing only 1lb., 1oz.. We were in the NICU for 4 months, so I was able to partially experience a lot of what...

  2. Help =/lpn to rn or straight to rn?

    krltdy replied to minnieme_85's topic in LPN to RN

    If you will need to work during school, then LPN to RN is the route to go. If you don't have to work, just go straight for your

  3. Students that cheat

    krltdy replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Students

    I cannot even begin to imagine forking out all this money for school, and then not being able to pass the Nclex because of cheating. Jan will be singing the blues when she's writing out that check...

  4. How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School

    krltdy posted a topic in General Students

    i just read this book by kelli s. dunham, and it gave a lot of very helpful information. just thought i would pass this info along. one of my favorite tips: sq3r s is for survey. survey or preview...

  5. For those of you with toddlers at home....

    krltdy posted a topic in General Students

    What do you do to keep your toddler safe and busy while you study? I have a 2 yo, and my husband works nights, so I won't have any help during study time. Just trying to figure out how I will...

  6. For those of you with toddlers at home....

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone for your replies! Our house is definitely child-proofed, so no worries there. My daughter is a NICU baby (former 24 weeker), so schedules are a way of life for her, and I wouldn't...

  7. how do you keep your sexy??

    krltdy replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    amen! after years of dressing in suits, having to get up extra early to "doll-up", i'm looking forward to ponytails and scrubs! i may just dress them up with some cute socks! lol!

  8. I get special priviledges in clinical !

    krltdy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! When my daugher was in the NICU (4 months), I only saw 2 students (the whole 4 months) allowed to come in for clinicals! Very

  9. Fear of Nursing School

    krltdy posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone else read posts on AN and think to themselves, "They are speaking another language! There's no way I'll be able to learn all this information!" ? This site has given me quite a bit of...

  10. Math Skills

    krltdy replied to jburkeg's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I picked up Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies. It is a very good review, and even taught me some tricks to make things easier. I highly suggest this book! You can go to Math-drills.com to...

  11. *BBFRN* Galen College question

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Can you tell me about the Cpat test? Please give as much detail as

  12. financial aid

    krltdy posted a topic in General Students

    Can anyone give me any advice on how to qualify for fiancial aid and grants? Here's my cirumstance: My husband and I are now separated (not legally), and in all likelihood will be getting a divorce,...

  13. Just got acceptance letter!

    krltdy replied to tnlpn8's topic in General Students

    Congratulations and good

  14. *BBFRN* Galen College question

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for putting my mind at ease! I'M DOING

  15. *BBFRN* Galen College question

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    I will be attending the Louisville Campus. I think it would be beneficial to hear your point of view as well. I wish there were more Galen students on this board, but they seem to be few and...

  16. Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    krltdy replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse YET, but I can tell you a med error that happened to my preemie (24 weeker). She weighed only 5lbs. at the time. She was back in the hospital for a staph inf. she got during an eye...

  17. Starting at Galen...tuition question

    krltdy replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I took a tour last week. I was thoroughly impressed with the Zorn campus, especially the lab. How much reading/homework has been assigned this week? I do have a child at home, and am wondering...

  18. Starting at Galen...tuition question

    krltdy replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking about starting there in July. I'm scared to death! How was your first day? Did you like the

  19. Homework/Study time

    krltdy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm seriously thinking about attending nursing school (LPN/full-time), and am wondering on average, how much time do you spend on studying and homework every night.

  20. 24 week preemie

    krltdy replied to SweetRN007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I, myself had a 24 weeker. She's doing FANTASTIC now! She weighed 1lb. 1oz.. She was on the vent for 67 days, had several feeding intolerences, several infections, and ROP. Tell your sis to hang in...

  21. Homework/Study time

    krltdy replied to krltdy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for all your input! Just trying to get a glimpse at what I will be up