QuarterLife88

QuarterLife88 MSN, RN, NP

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  1. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    QuarterLife88 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    brody, they do smell fear, I legit felt at times in the lab they wanted to run you right into the mental hospital. The way they suddenly "chilled out" a bit during 2nd semester was very telling with...

  2. First quiz

    QuarterLife88 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    Where did I say I wanted a nurse who knew only 50%? She got an 8/10. 80%. I wouldn't call two wrong squeaking by, but whatever. Being book smart does not mean one is at all competent, don't even try...

  3. They make nursing school much harder than it needs to be

    QuarterLife88 replied to Anoetos's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is hard because they own you. I go to a two year school and for those two years, you can't make a move without consulting their schedule for you. It blows. The testing style is also...

  4. Nursing School Blues??

    QuarterLife88 replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

    Two weeks back in school and I'm tired, unmotivated, and just plain sick of schooling all together. I'm doing what I need to make it out and that's it. I have no more passion for this profession. It...

  5. First quiz

    QuarterLife88 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    And I thought my school was harsh. That would be an 80% for me and a pass (just barely, but a pass). Unless it was the med cal test, then it would be an F. Nursing school: eroding one self-esteem at a...

  6. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    QuarterLife88 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    it's clear!

  7. Blood Sugars?

    QuarterLife88 replied to melissadavon's topic in General Students

    I only did it once with my clinical group because our instructor wanted us to learn how to use the glucometers properly. But it wasn't something that was taught to us in lab or that we were forced to...

  8. What was the first thing to go?

    QuarterLife88 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Only my sanity has left me so far. I still have time to do other things like read or enjoy time out on the weekends, and even some weekdays after my work for school is done. I don't have to work, have...

  9. nevermind

    QuarterLife88 posted a topic in General Students

    I wanted to delete this thread but didn't know how, so please ignore.

  10. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    QuarterLife88 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    sv99 please clean out your inbox for PMs. I want to send you a message and it won't let me until you do. :) To answer your question: You can pick your own lab

  11. Do you enjoy med surg clinicals? Vent...

    QuarterLife88 replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Students

    I don't like med surg either. I miss psych and

  12. There is always one..

    QuarterLife88 replied to wbrown06's topic in General Students

    I cannot STAND students like this. My number one academic pet peeve. It's so rude and obnoxious, and a classic case of extroverts not knowing when to shut the hell up and spare the rest of us. If I...

  13. Do you keep your personal life private while in nursing school?

    QuarterLife88 replied to Kadambari's topic in General Students

    This thread reminded me of something: Sometimes on the first day, (even in college, sadly), instructors have you go around and introduce yourself to the entire class and tell your whole life story. Am...

  14. Do you keep your personal life private while in nursing school?

    QuarterLife88 replied to Kadambari's topic in General Students

    Big private introvert over here. I keep to myself, while remaining friendly. I don't reveal anything unless asked, and even then I don't go into much detail, sometimes I'll even omit or outright lie...

  15. Im so excited! Starting L&D soon!

    QuarterLife88 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    Have fun! L&D was my favorite rotation, which was a shock to me, because I'm not interested in babies, but wow, it was a great experience seeing so many babies born (I saw a lot of births!). I...

  16. Hey All Senior Students!!

    QuarterLife88 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    Scared and dreading it to be honest. Like you, I want to be done so badly, but yeah, then there's a whole new level on panic with job searching and the NCLEX. And yeah, what if I FAIL NOW. *sigh* For...

  17. The good, the bad, the ugly - your first real patient contact

    QuarterLife88 replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    My first contact was with an elderly lady with alzheimers. I wasn't nervous. It got boring pretty fast, but I helped her get dressed and washed up for the day and sat with her at lunch. The hospital...

  18. Going back as a senior student...not excited

    QuarterLife88 posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone else going into their final year as a nursing student? Does anyone else feel like desperately clinging to the last remnants of summer, wishing they could have access to a time machine to stop...

  19. One set of scrubs?

    QuarterLife88 replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    I have one set and I have clinical twice a week, back to back. When I get home I strip immediately and put them in the wash on blazing hot water

  20. Do you read the entire book?

    QuarterLife88 replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    If I were to read everything I would fail because I'd be wasting my time instead of learning what my instructor wants me to focus on. I go by my notes, and depending on the instructor I may skim the...

  21. Nursing Theory: Does anyone have a nursing theory paper that I can borrow? :(

    QuarterLife88 replied to chaitealatte's topic in General Students

    TROLL! IN THE DUNGEON! /prof

  22. I am reading my syllabus correctly???!!!??? Foley Cath's

    QuarterLife88 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    We practiced on dummies. Detachable member, included. I would never let any of my classmates look at my genitalia, not unless I was being paid for

  23. Nursing student weight

    QuarterLife88 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Not really. It's the truth. I know I have a problem. I never said I was in denial, and I am actively, as of this month, working to change my diet, slowly. It IS my choice. Always. That has never and...

  24. Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

    QuarterLife88 replied to patriotprincess's topic in General Students

    This is a very general version of what my first year looked like: Mon: theory for 3 1/2 hours Tues: lab day 3hrs Wed: off Thurs/Fri: clinical (16 hrs total) Sat/Sun: catch-up on...

  25. Nursing student weight

    QuarterLife88 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Nursing school cannot make you gain weight. Last time I checked, it did not have the ability to pick up a bag of chips, put them in your mouth, make you chew and swallow. It also did not metabolize...