SnowRain7489

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  1. How do you discuss your availability?

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok, yea "fuzzywuzzy" that seems reasonable. I guess I'm just afraid of sounding picky w/ this tough economy going on. I'm also afraid of passing up on a great job and great facility to work at. But,...

  2. Would you not work your last year of school if you were able?

    SnowRain7489 replied to KeithT66's topic in General Students

    If I were you I would just work as a PatientCareTechnicion/CNA/Nursing Student PRN or Per Diem anywhere. Yes leave that full time job you've been at for 19 years. But, that's just

  3. Correlation Between High GPA & NCLEX Pass Rate/Nursing Care?

    SnowRain7489 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I had a Nursing student tutor (he was a senior) who worked at the school. He helped me w/ math for meds 'n must have spent 15-20 minutes w/ me & I got it RIGHT AWAY that I ended up passing my math...

  4. Do people tell you all about their medical problems because you're going to be an RN?

    SnowRain7489 replied to worf's topic in General Students

    My first date w/ this guy I liked told me he was having pain in his right hand and that he was injured by it by playing baseball. On our first date!:redbeathe I didn't even know this guy, we met once...

  5. Should I Continue Fighting For What I Want?

    SnowRain7489 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i failed my 2rn classes because i had anxiety & a little bit of depression. i already sent my petition letter to rnschool 1month ago, but i didn't include the reasons why i know for a fact that it...

  6. Test taking realxation techniques

    SnowRain7489 replied to vickyp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Test anxiety can start during studying for a test. If you do the relaxation techniques often - like before studying, before doing assignments, before taking practice NCLEX questions, etc. you will...

  7. Should I Continue Fighting For What I Want?

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Nursing

    I am willing to take 1 nursing course this fall semester, but I haven't told them that. My mentalhealth counselor is going to speak to the school of nursing over the phone and I'll be in the room....

  8. Do whiners make it through nursing school?

    SnowRain7489 replied to tuchipie's topic in General Students

    Fermin Hernandez - I totally agree. I think what worried me the most was hearing what others would say about a class or teacher. Basically hearing the rumors. But sometimes it's like well they're...

  9. Should I Continue Fighting For What I Want?

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Nursing

    My petition was denied because they think that my failing 2 nursing courses in 1 semester is evident of my going to be successful in the nursing program. I definitely am better because of my time in...

  10. Do whiners make it through nursing school?

    SnowRain7489 replied to tuchipie's topic in General Students

    tothepointe - I know u didn't say that. I was just posting my reply that's all. I didn't mean to offend u by any means. I apologize if it sounded that way. happilymarried - the drive? LOL...boy oh...

  11. Do whiners make it through nursing school?

    SnowRain7489 replied to tuchipie's topic in General Students

    I was not a whiner, but I didn't make it through 2nd semester nursing school. I worked really hard, probably too hard and stressed myself out to the point where I couldn't concentrate

  12. Should I Continue Fighting For What I Want?

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Nursing

    My petition was denied. I called my mental health counselor up & she & I are meeting monday afternoon. She is going to call them & talk to them about my condition & that I am able to...

  13. Girlfriend becoming a nurse - Advice

    SnowRain7489 replied to Legion6789's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree w/ boggle's last paragraph. my new boyfriend of last semester would say things like: "can i see you tomorrow, that is if you can make time for me." "nursing school is not that hard."...

  14. How do you discuss your availability?

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to work weekends (I'm free Friday after 12p.m., Saturdays & Sundays all day). But, if I tell them that then they will put me on the schedule to work all those 3 days. I'm afraid of this...

  15. Tips for Getting & Staying Organized

    SnowRain7489 replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I use this planner that is attached. I have already filled it in for every day of the week. Include permanent items like lecture & clinical. Also include: study times (be specific on what ur...

  16. Help! Memorizing Lab Values

    SnowRain7489 replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in General Students

    I've got the answer for ya. U may chuckle & think it's absurd because u might think it takes up too much time. However, if u try to remember all those lab values in 1 sitting & a month later...

  17. How to mange time between nursing classes and gen ed class

    SnowRain7489 replied to Brightstar's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat as you are Brightstar. For the next couple of years I have to take 1 non-nursing course each semester, except for my last semester. My schedule as follows: Mon. 11-11:50a.m....

  18. Opinion about adding a class?

    SnowRain7489 replied to asc5's topic in General Students

    You need to give us more info such as : # of credit hours ur taking, commute time, do u have any kids, do u have a job, etc. because all of these play into whether ur taking on too much or

  19. To Have a Roomate or To Not Have a Roomate...

    SnowRain7489 posted a topic in General Students

    1st semester I had a roomate, 2nd semester she moved out. I have previously never had any roomates, brothers or sisters living w/ me. I get bored in my apartment all alone. I heard other students...

  20. Tell me how do YOU study.

    SnowRain7489 replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Students

    - Type outlines of the chapters - on Sunday night on info that will be lectured for the week. Outlines include BASIC info such as: title, bold headings, vocab words. I do this to get an idea of what...

  21. Test anxiety anyone?

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Students

    How do u handle yourself when all those students are nervous around you & are studying like mad women the last minute? It's like yea I want to talk w/ my classmates about the test, but they all...

  22. Test anxiety anyone?

    SnowRain7489 posted a topic in General Students

    i had test anxiety alot last semester . my instructor told me one thing that really helped me. read at your normal reading speed. say to yourself, "i am giving myself 1 hour to take this test," as...

  23. To Have a Roomate or To Not Have a Roomate...

    SnowRain7489 replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Students

    it's not a money issue. we both pay the same for rent & utilities. good idea on the hosting study groups in my apartment. i think i'll try that this semester that way i can have company &...

  24. Help Me Get Back Into RNSchool

    SnowRain7489 posted a topic in General Students

    i already wrote my petition letter, due 5-1-09. reply letters haven't been mailed. when i reviewed my old petition letter w/my advisor she said, "the more specific i am, the better." i want to send...

  25. Will my nursing school be stressful? *Schedule for semesters included*

    SnowRain7489 replied to johnemmons's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That is an easy