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    Ebooks? Some, all or none??

    Divatologist replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

    I have most of my books as ebooks because I was not about to carry those heavy books around for 2 years. The only books I didn't get as ebooks were my checklist book and the little pocket guides I...
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    Technology Advice for Nursing School

    Divatologist replied to goldeeloks23's topic in General Students

    I purchased the ipad just for school and I love it! I have all my textbooks on there except for the books I have to carry in clinicals. I will also cape for Notability! I love that app! I also have...
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    Starting 1st semester on Chapters 17, 20-22 & 34 in Fund. book?

    Divatologist replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    This is my 1st semester. We were assigned 11 chapters from our fundamentals book for our 1st assignment. We had several chapters from our med/surg book as well as our physical assessment book. We had...
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    Overtime Question when single

    Divatologist replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in healthcare since 1986 and there's nothing sweeter than some good ole OT!!! I am single with no kids. I am in nursing school now, but work as a tech/unit clerk. Uncle Sam is always...
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    How to become a NP (Nurse Practitioner)...

    Divatologist replied to Principessa22's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure, but I think that the NP has to obtain a doctorate now. I remember reading that those in school now could get their Master's and be fine, but from here on out they would require a...
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    Feeling Better After 1st Exam......

    Divatologist posted a topic in General Students

    Took my 1st exam today. I got 47/50, which is about 94%! We had to take our 1st math calculations test during orientation lol. I was like a test during orientation? LOL! I got 74% I think. You had to...
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    Patient Registrar

    Divatologist replied to Ashes172's topic in General Students

    Your foot will be in the door. After your grace period, you can transfer to a nurse tech/CNA position within the hospital. Also, look for unit clerk positions too. Look for positions that will put you...
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    First Exam

    Divatologist replied to rocababy119's topic in General Students

    Awesome Sauce!!!! I got an A on my 1st exam too. I was straight kirkin out! 18 chapters to cover for the 1st exam! IN-SANE!! I know this is how they weed out the weak. I worked too hard to get here....
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    How Long Until Graduation?

    Divatologist replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Students

    I have T-Zero on my ipad. I have 1 year, 234 days, 4 hour, and 51 minutes till I
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    Is it too late to become a nurse?

    Divatologist replied to Sweet_T386's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not too late at all. I'm 44 and this is my 1st year in the program. I suggest you try and find a job in a hospital or even at a hospital linked to a university. I am a CNA, but I work as a unit...
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    Textbooks on ipad

    Divatologist replied to ElizabethH736's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my ipad specifically for nursing school. There is no way I am carrying around those heavy books in that rolling luggage. You can adjust the font and the brightness of the screen on the ipad....
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    Feeling Better After 1st Exam......

    Divatologist replied to Divatologist's topic in General Students

    I took a serious deep breath after my exam lol. Our test was in NCLEX style. I had to jump right back in the books because our next exam is in 2 weeks. In nursing school time that's tomorrow lol. It...
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    Feeling Better After 1st Exam......

    Divatologist replied to Divatologist's topic in General Students

    Our instructor told us that it may be that way soon. She told us that most schools require you to get 100%. She said that you can only miss about 2 on the test, but in life that could be 2 people...
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    Feeling Better After 1st Exam......

    Divatologist replied to Divatologist's topic in General Students

    I go to PGCC in Maryland. I was so nervous and excited at my orientation lol. I was like finally!! Then it really sunk in. OMG! I'm gonna be a nurse! LOL! Good
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    Working as a CNA before nursing school?

    Divatologist replied to missmagee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey I just started in the nursing program at PGCC. A couple of my co-workers are taking prereqs at Montgomery College. One is freaking out about having to take the TEAS test
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    Working as a CNA before nursing school?

    Divatologist replied to missmagee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried Baltimore Washington Hospital. I believe it's close to Maryland live or in that area. I'm on their email alert system for jobs. I got one recently that had a couple of tech and unit...
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    teach me how to have thick skin, dealing with difficult people

    Divatologist replied to carefulcare's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't take it personal. What you will encounter out there can be worse than what you're dealing with now. Not knowing something can cost somebody their life. You think your prof put you on the spot?...
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    Working as a CNA before nursing school?

    Divatologist replied to missmagee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work as a nurse tech and unit clerk. I mostly do the unit clerk thing though. I have been working at my hospital for nine years, and have worked in healthcare as a nurse tech/CNA/unit clerk since...
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    Told to get a rolling backpack. Recommendations?

    Divatologist replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in General Students

    I would be sure to get a bag with spinning wheels. The bags seem to flow better than the ones with the oneway wheels. I see a lot of students with pure luggage. Thank goodness I have my ipad. All my...
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    Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    Divatologist replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    My hospital is now requiring that all RNs have a bachelors to do patient care and a masters to go into management. They are giving them 2 years to get their degrees. I'm currently in an ADN program. I...
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    Health Insurance for nursing school?

    Divatologist replied to PhillippaX50's topic in General Students

    My college requires that we have health insurance too. I work. So, I'm covered through my job. You can obtain insurance on your own or the school will automatically bill you for
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    Working NS v/s NonWorking NS

    Divatologist replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

    Thanks! That's part of my pen name actually...Adeeva Speeks, Board Certified Divatologist. Haven't had time to do much writing lately though. My program is not accelerated. I'm in your basic 2 year...
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    Class of 2015

    Divatologist replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Class of 2015 checking in Whoop!
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    Divatologist replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school last week and I'm gettin my cougar on at 44
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    Working NS v/s NonWorking NS

    Divatologist replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

    I just started nursing school last week! YAAAASSSS!! I work at the hospital full time. I don't have a choice. I actually had 2 jobs and a side hustle baking cakes. I worked at a doctor's office in the...