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  1. Start Motlow program in the fall. Need advice please!

    busby's mom posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi! I am starting my first year this August at Motlow and was wondering if there are any 2nd year students out there that could offer me some advice. Specifically, I was wondering if I should buy all...

  2. frustration with tests

    busby's mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions regarding studying for exams so that I can actually make an A. I make notecards, read, take practice exam after practice exam and even do...

  3. frustration with tests

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    I love it cause it's so true! A fellow classmate and friend and I have discussed whether or not to speak "nurse" to our non-nursing friends and want to in order to use our new language, but hesitate...

  4. frustration with tests

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who posted comments. They were very encouraging and supportive which I needed so much! I try to explain this stuff to friends and family, but in all honesty, no one gets it unless...

  5. frustration with tests

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right! These tests are like nothing I've ever taken before! I really thought that I understood that before I entered the program, but until you actually take the tests, you really...

  6. frustration with tests

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for what you said....all of it! I'm actually improving in the fact that this time I didn't cry after getting a B. LOL! So that's progress! I guess it's just hard because I feel like I...

  7. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    To KAR38: I feel for you because you're right, the program is overwhelming and we were told that no one else will understand the stress, etc. of the program except those who have been through or who...

  8. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I would definitely be interested in a study group! In case you don't know this, the Saunder's NCLEX study guide is a GREAT study tool. I read this several places and someone at orientation advised me...

  9. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I make note cards in addition to my notes with answers on one side and the facts on the other and quiz myself. Also, alphabet cues work well or acronyms work well too. Another suggestion maybe try...

  10. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I feel exactly the way peytonsmom says! We start a week from Sunday...yes, Sunday and I'm so excited and looking forward to it! To those who have to get up early, try having to get up at 4 and be on...

  11. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    To musiclovingpisces I am also a pisces so my advice is read all you can on this site and get on amazon and check out Saunder's Student Nurse Planner and Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing...

  12. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Oh okay. You were the first person who started and had orientation on the same days so I thought we might be classmates. My school is in

  13. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    oh my gosh, i feel the exact same way!! i used to hit up pre-nursing all the time, and now i spend nearly all my time on allnurses here "general nursing student" and i'm sooo excited!! orientation...

  14. Any 2nd year Motlow students out there?

    busby's mom posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello! I am starting my first year of nursing at Motlow this fall (woo hoo!)and was wondering if there are any second year students out there that would be willing to mentor me through this first...

  15. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    i am slightly younger than you and am changing careers. i have 2 classes left other than nursing classes, but i figure i can take them in the summer instead of with my nursing ones. i want to...

  16. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I also purchased a voice recorder because I agree that you can never get everything they say. Plus, some days I have an hour and a half commute so that will be time well spent listening to the...

  17. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    First of all, congrats to all who are beginning this exciting new journey! I, too, am a new nursing student this fall and don't start until August 31st although on the calendar it has us scheduled to...

  18. Are recommended books necessary?

    busby's mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Happy 4th of July to all! I am starting my first year of nursing school this fall and was wondering whether it is wise to purchase the recommended books in addition to the required books. I have...

  19. Are recommended books necessary?

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    I really like the websites she lists in there and the tips on surviving....lol! I've been scared out of my mind and excited to start all at the same time! Is that possible? Maybe I'm...

  20. Are recommended books necessary?

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I have heard pros and cons to buying them. I agree that there's so much to read already and actually purchased a Saunders NCLEX study guide as I heard it's a helpful study tool...

  21. Are recommended books necessary?

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    To all who have taken the time to give me such great advice....thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am reading "How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School" and have seen where we really...

  22. Are recommended books necessary?

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much chicookie! That's what I was afraid of happening and there are several recommended

  23. Start Motlow program in the fall. Need advice please!

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks! It's so great meeting fellow Motlow nursing students! I met a couple that live in my area at orientation and was surprised since I live in Nashville. They told us at orientation that the...

  24. Start Motlow program in the fall. Need advice please!

    busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for the info! I have heard over and over how intense the program is and have already started having stress dreams! LOL That was one thing I was wondering about the recommended books as there...

  25. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    busby's mom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    in response to what maggiofliore posted....I never implied or said that if your "book smart" that automatically meant you were not common sense smart and never did I use common sense in my post. I was...