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  1. Hi everyone, new nursing student here..just a few questions

    cingle replied to hudsonsmommy's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I cried my way through Stats last summer. Very few other things in life have frustrated me so much as that class...but I don't naturally think in numbers. There is no way I would take...

  2. In dire need of advice =\

    cingle replied to jazmin87's topic in General Students

    There is nothing wrong with going for the ADN if that's what you choose. However, do a little research into the likelihood of going back to school to complete the BSN later since that sounds like...

  3. Nursing Student...Need Advice

    cingle replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    If you're really sure that nursing is what you want to do, stick it out. It's just the first semester and things may change a lot in the near future. If they don't, you might just chalk it up to...

  4. Do you have to be smart to be a nurse?

    cingle replied to ladynurse266's topic in General Students

    Tests are essential to success in nursing school -- both written tests (usually NCLEX-style multiple choice format) and skills tests (such as inserting a Foley catheter, giving injections, etc.)....

  5. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    cingle replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Okay...after 8 weeks of class, I'm ready to join in! 1. Why are you here? If I hear one more comment that he or she didn't know how long/accelerated/challenging the program would be...I think I'll...

  6. motivation for studying

    cingle replied to jessi11's topic in General Students

    My motivation is a combination of high personal standards for my own achievement coupled with a desire to complete my program in the shortest practical time so I can move back home and be with my...

  7. Should i go for 2 year or 4 year degree? help

    cingle replied to O'Ryan's topic in General Students

    From the research I've done regarding ADN programs (I'm in an MSN program) it's not realistic any longer to be able to finish one in 24 months (like many associate degrees might be able to). With all...

  8. How Long are you in school all day when becoming a nurse?

    cingle replied to Salterham79's topic in General Students

    Lectures Monday and Tuesday 8:00 - 3:30. Clinical prep Wednesday afternoons. Clinicals Thursday & Friday 6:20 a.m. - about 3:00

  9. Does anyone here like nursing school?

    cingle replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I'm loving it, personally. I'm in the first semester of an accelerated program and the amount of work is amazing...for instance, I've been working since yesterday (Saturday) a.m. on reviewing...

  10. How are you holding up with school?

    cingle replied to eas78's topic in General Students

    Hanging on for dear life! Grades are good, life is good. Sitting in lecture for hours on end is very difficult -- trying to keep up with exercise since I can feel my metabolism grinding to a halt!...

  11. Overcoming clinicals...

    cingle replied to dstiegyrn's topic in General Students

    Well, I think it's prefectly normal to be uncomfortable when you're having to do intensely personal skills on people who are essentially perfect strangers. If you think about it, feeling comfortable...

  12. I need some advice and help...ANYONE!!!!!

    cingle replied to sajah's topic in General Students

    Before you can decide whether it's possible to pull your grades way up so you can pass the program, you first must find out why you're doing poorly. Some areas to explore might be: Poor preparation...

  13. Opinions???

    cingle replied to minnierocker's topic in General Students

    Have you checked into the math class you need at accredited online colleges? That might be an option for getting done

  14. What do you do in Med_Surg

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

    Disease process, signs/symptoms, the nursing diagnoses for patients with these diseases/disorders, appropriate nursing interventions, clinical/patient care skills...it's everything from what is blood...

  15. partners for clinical-help!

    cingle replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    If you think she's a know-it-all, but you're trying to tell her the right things to do...hmmmm. Whatever you are to do/perform in lab, maybe you could print out the instruction/steps or use the book...

  16. Please Somebody! I need advice ASAP!

    cingle replied to BrittanyMOSmith's topic in General Students

    I agree...you're too young to be this miserable! And, frankly, school will never be easier for you than it is right now when you don't have to support yourself financially, keep track of a household,...

  17. is it possible to pass med surg or should I just quit

    cingle replied to drgodfather's topic in General Students

    It's a good sign that you find your nursing instructors a little intimidating...that means you have respect for their position and you don't see them as buddies. Suck up the intimidation and set up...

  18. Is it HORRIBLE to get C's on a test?

    cingle replied to scndglancee's topic in General Students

    Just a word about your classmates being "competitive" as you mentioned in the OP... I don't get that. I mean, each of you has been admitted to the program so the competition between you is OVER! You...

  19. 1st semester student

    cingle replied to mrsmicdavis's topic in General Students

    The way I keep it straight is this: The medical diagnosis is something a licensed physician, NP, or PA uses to label a person's disease. A nursing diagnosis identifies those things that can be...

  20. Do A Lot Of Students Get Expelled?

    cingle replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    If schools could expel students for being annoying, I'd never have made it past middle school! Ask the questions you need to, AFTER you've completed any required reading that's been assigned. You...

  21. Something said to me in class.....

    cingle replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    People don't always express themselves well. I'd like to think this fellow student of yours is covering up her own feelings of hopelessness in helping terminally ill children and their families....

  22. Do Grades Matter? What Kind of Grades Did You Get?

    cingle replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    Do grades matter? That depends on why one works to get good grades. Although I know my program will graduate me with a B average, I'm working for better. I want to know I did my absolute best and,...

  23. Clinical Instructor Woes

    cingle replied to eyeball's topic in General Students

    The good news is, you did the right thing. I don't know if you have an Honor Code at your school or not, but you certainly sound like you're following your own personal Honor Code and in the end,...

  24. does anyone have any examples you could share?

    cingle replied to milan18400's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure what type of book you're looking at. Are you looking at a nursing text or a care plan

  25. Hey Fall 2009 new nursing students... How is it so far?!

    cingle replied to espo44's topic in General Students

    So far, so good. The curriculum is challenging, to be sure, but so far I've not encountered anything unexpected. What has been most difficult for me is living away from home and being separated from...