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  1. Freezer Meals

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    I thought it would be nice to start a thread on some meals that can be frozen and to get some new ideas. I really need to this because with 4 kids, it's hard to say get whatever you can find! Like...

  2. What would you do for five weeks

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I know, I am so scarred! LOL!! Memorizing has always been my greatest feature! I go to a university, but I attend one of the branches. However, on Aug. 19th we are to attend this Thinking Skills...

  3. What would you do for five weeks

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    I realize that there are many post aking what to do to prepare for NS. However, I start NS on Aug. 29 and this summer I am currently taking two classes: Micro and Human Growth. I started my prereqs...

  4. What would you do for five weeks

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Well, I did breakdown and buy me the Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students book. I will look this over before class starts. To be honest, my biggest worry is the test...

  5. Conversation starter...what are your nursing career goals?

    my4helpers replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in General Students

    I start my ADN program this fall and will graduate in May 2013. After that, I will take the summer off and start working on my BSN in the fall of 2013 all while working just part time. My long term...

  6. Why is this "regarding uniforms"

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    So last week I ordered my uniforms for this fall. We have to wear all white, plus we had to buy a navy polo shirt. I over heard someone ask another student what the navy polo shirt was for and the...

  7. Why is this "regarding uniforms"

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Yes it did!

  8. Why is this "regarding uniforms"

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    We still will be wearing our white pants, but will use the navy polo to go with them instead of our white top. Didn't really know what the reason

  9. Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    my4helpers replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Just ordered my uniforms last week. We have to wear white cargo type pants and a white zip up top. Needless to say, I am sure I will be wearing my navy blue warm up jacket to add some color to my...

  10. What would you do for five weeks

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    You are so lucky that you get your summer off! It was advised for us to take one or two nursing classes next summer that way we will have an easier load once we start back again. If I do go this...

  11. What would you do for five weeks

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Well, that settles it; I think I will just relax. I just didn't know if I should get ahead start with reading any particular books or not. I had my first orientation last week and we didn't go over...

  12. Dosage Calculation Books

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    I went to my first Nursing orientation this past Fri. One of our papers states that we will have a dosage calculation test half way through the first semester; I start Aug. 29. Can one recommend any...

  13. What do you do if you are assigned a patient you know outside of work?

    my4helpers replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I also think it depends on the situation as well and what you feel comfortable with. Many years ago, I was a CNA and I worked in a hospital setting. I quit, got married and became a stay at home...

  14. How bad will this be

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    I am sure it's doable, but how hard will it be? I started taking prereqs in the fall of 09 for the ADN program. Since I had been out of school for 13 years and had 4 children, it would have been...

  15. ADN class of 2013

    my4helpers replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Add me to the list!! Friday I have my first day of orientation. I will be getting my info. packet, blood work done, ordering uniforms and getting CPR certified. After that, I will be having a few...

  16. im selfish? hmmm

    my4helpers replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, people can be just plain STUPID!! I have a large family as well (4 children) and when I am out, I get all these people staring at me like we have three eyes or something! We have recently...

  17. Worth it or not Smartphone

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    This past April, I was able to upgrade my cell phone, however, I thought I would wait to see if I were to be accepted into NS or not. In the mean time, I emailed a facebook friend whom has just...

  18. Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

    my4helpers replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always struggled in math as well. The only reason that I did so well was because the prof. would give us a practice test and I would memorize ALL the problems. Then when we were given the real...

  19. Micro - I'm just sayin'

    my4helpers replied to Summers_Off's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a summer Micro class as well and hate it! The lecture is just so boring especially having to sit for 2 hours. I won't even be able to take lab until the spring of

  20. Micro Study tips

    my4helpers posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need some study tips for Micro. I so wish I could have taken this class in the fall, but being that I wail start NS, it would have been too much for me. I have an exam on Monday over chapters 1-6...

  21. NCLEX Pass Rate

    my4helpers posted a topic in General Students

    What is the typical percentage when it comes to passing rates from schools? I just looked up mine and for 2010, the passing rate was 86.2%. Is there a reputable website with accurate

  22. Advice on Cushion Seating

    my4helpers posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    As some of you remember, I had posted a while ago about my uncle being a quadriplegic and unable to talk because he suffered from a stroke. Anyway, he has been in the hospital/nursing home since last...

  23. Your pre req gpa....

    my4helpers replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I am most certainly not too shy to post my GPA because I worked VERY HARD for all the grades that I received! At the time of my application, I had 30 credit hours and a 3.2 overall GPA. 200...

  24. Advice on Cushion Seating

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in Rehabilitation

    I hope his voice gets stronger. He's had his trach since Sept. 2010 though. He has great head control so that's a

  25. Worth it or not Smartphone

    my4helpers replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Do you know when verizon will come out with the