sparky99

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1. Help! What do I need to take to my orientaion?

   sparky99 replied to pink_scrubs2011's topic in General Students

   I've got three days of program orientation coming up next week, too, and have been wondering what we're going to do and need for that time. I'm picturing something like new recruit intake for the...

2. Microbiology - Summer 09

   sparky99 replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Finished 8 week Micro with an A...huge sigh of relief! I feel a little sad, though, because what could have been and should have been an interesting class turned into a nightmare. I started out...

3. Who else is having fun with school supplies?

   sparky99 replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

   Heehee! Me too! I've finished my pre-reqs, feel like I've finally perfected my note-taking and organizing system, and wait with baited breath to see how well that system holds up in the actual...

4. Anyone using Microsoft OneNote to take notes during nursing school?

   sparky99 replied to HopeForMelissa's topic in General Students

   Heehee! You sound like me, Hope! I've been buying school supplies off and on for months and am looking forward to at least orientation so I will have an idea what notebooks I need to set up for...

5. Anyone using Microsoft OneNote to take notes during nursing school?

   sparky99 replied to HopeForMelissa's topic in General Students

   I'm using the trial version of OneNote now for Micro, and will be purchasing it to use when the Nursing program starts next month. I checked out some of the free note-taking websites (Evernote, Google...

6. Mississippi nurses roll call!!! (be known)

   sparky99 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

   I start MCC ADN program in August. I'm counting the days till

7. What should I study?

   sparky99 replied to Mitzi13's topic in General Students

   I've finished A&P 1 & 2 and am now finishing up Micro. Had an A in the first two and so far an A in Micro. Muscles were the most difficult section for me in A&P. For Micro, I'd say if...

8. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

   sparky99 replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

   Cyber - veering a little off topic here - tell me what kinds of things were done and discussed in your orientation? We have 3 days worth of orientation next month. I'm so ready to get into the...

9. Audio Leaning aides

   sparky99 replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

   I'm using Vango Notes for Micro now. I like to listen to the chapter before I read it, helps my focus. Will have to check and see if Vango offers anything for the later nursing

10. see thru scrubs

    sparky99 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We have to wear all white for NS starting in a couple of months. I keep hearing people say they like Cherokee brand, so I ordered a couple of pairs of pants and, yeppers, they're see through. I do...

11. I just got done ordering all my Fall Books

    sparky99 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    You sound like me, Vida! Would you mind listing the books you have to have (just titles and authors)? I'm sure it won't be the same as ours, I'd just like to have an idea of the books required. Our...

12. YIPEE, start my summer micro tomorrow!!!

    sparky99 replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    I started Micro yesterday too, after a looong day spent hurry up and waiting to register for NS, take first step TB test etc. I've noticed that the closer we get to the actual program, the more drill...

13. My LTC Experience

    sparky99 replied to sparky99's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, I am utterly dumbfounded by your attack on my essay on my experience in a long term care facility. If you were to share your deepest emotions with me, I would not critique your grammar or...

14. My LTC Experience

    sparky99 posted a topic in General Students

    Essay written for Human Growth & Dev about my volunteer expenence in nursing home: Picture, if you will, a frightened nine year old girl pinned in a corner of a noisy, smelly nursing home by a...

15. "How Can You Stand It?"

    sparky99 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful, Viva! I spent some time last year volunteering and then working in a nursing home, and you captured many of my thoughts too. My teacher for Human Growth & Dev required us to do...