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I am very interested in this too. I have a friend whose pharmacy has peppermint to use for nausea and odor. Have you called your pharmacy? There are a handful of hospitals using Young living oils. One is The Cleveland Clinic. you could look them up for a contact?

I am a true believer in essential oils as an "alternate" to using pharmaceuticals. I have completely stopped taking Ibuprofen, benadryl, claritin, hydrocodone, and xanax and instead use young living essential oils. Lemongrass and ginger have prevented me from needing a scope in my knee. The ligaments and cartilage have healed, and i am completely functional without the need for NSAIDS and opiates - which as we all know have bad side effects. Cedarwood helps me have a restful sleep, Thieves and Oregano have kept me well and not needing Abx, I use citronella instead of OFF bug spray, I take lemon,lavender, and peppermint daily for seasonal allergies. the list goes on and i've never felt better. They aren't a "placebo", they are absorbed into your blood stream, they don't disrupt intercellular communication, PLUS no digestion or harm to your liver and kidneys. As a nurse, i wish I was able to incorporate these oils in to my patients' plan of care because I know first hand they will help with a number of ailments, especially with nausea, pain, and rest.

I feel the same as you, word for word! This is my last week of my 8 week internship... I start on my own next week! In no way shape or form do I feel ready to be responsible for 5-6 patients on a crazy ortho/trauma unit! I've asked for more time and was denied lol. So I guess my manager has more faith in my than I do! The only advice I have is to try to schedule your shifts on the same day as your preceptor even after your orientation is over so you'll have that "life line". If you have a question - don't take a guess and hope for the best! ASK someone! Nothing is more scary than an overconfident new nurse. Being scared is being SAFE. We can do it! Keep me posted on how it goes and good luck! I'll keep you (and our future patients) in my prayers haha!

Hi there! I just heard of WGU and seems like a great deal! I have a question for you all who have been accepted. The only pre-req I need is CHEM. Were you able to be accepted into the BSN program before having CHEM? I'd love to take CHEM at my local community college over the summer or fall 2012 and start the WGU BSN program around the same time. Also, WGU doesn't seem to have a course catalog available. Do any of you know if you already have a bach. degree, did most of your English, Math, Psych, Humanities, etc. transfer? I'm uncertain which of my courses will be accepted for Behavioral Science Issues and Survey. I spoke to someone today, and they were unable to tell me which of my courses would transfer over until I submitted my official transcripts. I don't take the NCLEX until May, so I can't apply yet and I don't want to delay my BSN any longer than necessary by not taking any necessary pre-reqs! Sorry if this had been answered already.. I looked thru your thread and didnt' see anything. Thank you! Congrats and good luck to you all!

I had my first rotation in the ED yesterday, and now my world is turned upside down! I thought I was certain that I did not want to ever work in a hospital, and now I'm online trying to figure out how to get my foot in the door so I can become an ED RN!! Although it wasn't too busy (I didn't even get to start an IV, they all came in with one already inserted), the camaraderie that the nurses and emts and techs displayed made me want to work in an environment like that. I loved the fast pace and quick patient turnover rate! I also loved how a lot of the patients also had an underlying psych issue ( I had previously had my mind made up that I would work in psych / rehab / treatment) Everyplace is different. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I loved my ED rotation, wish I would get another day down there (we only get one, and we were the only group in our class whose hospital allows students in the ED). I feel blessed to have realized what I want to do! Good luck with the rest of your clinicals. Remember, you are paying for your education and every day on the floor is your opportunity to learn something. You may have to remind your nurse by saying "hey, can I do that"!! I had to speak up numerous times and remind them that I was there to practice skills. Nurses are just trying to hustle, and some weren't born to teach. You are entitled to be there - remember that!! Jump on any opportunity you can while in clinicals.

Thanks you guys! All of your suggestions are great :)

I'd like to meet a student who ISN'T nervous! I'm lucky to have a friend starting the program with me though. We've been able to freak out together over the summer. But everyone in your program is probably just as nervous as you, and you'll form immediate bonds that will help you keep your eye on the prize and become an excellent nurse! Good luck!

if you have an ipod or iphone, the app "Anatomy Pronunciations" has been quite helpful to me. It sounds out tons of words.

Hi there! I will begin Collin County's ADN program this month. I'm trying to get organized and figure out how to tackle all of this assigned reading. I've already began reading, but it will definitely take me over a week to read all the assigned pages just for the first day of class. How do you stay on top of it? Do you read every single page assigned, or do you outline your course objectives, use accompanying study guides and CD roms? I just don't see how I will be able to keep up with all of the reading, especially once Clinicals begin. I'm not trying to find an easy way out, I'm just hoping some experienced students can lend me some good advice! I'm so excited to begin this journey, but I'm scared I will be a bit overwhelmed at first! Any help is greatly appreciated =) Thanks!

It took me exactly 1 year. I already have a degree, so I didn't have to take English, Algebra, Humanities, etc. I started last summer, taking 2 classes each summer term (Stat and Biol, then AP 1 lecture and lab), then 4 classes in Fall (Gen Psych, Sociology, and AP 2 lecture and lab), and 3 this past Spring (Life Span Psych and Micro lecture and lab). I was able to apply this Spring for the Fall 2010 admissions, and fortunately got in. Good luck to you! I don't suggest rushing anything. If your program is like mine, getting As makes the difference in whether you get accepted or not. A lot of people crammed as much as they could into each semester, and ended up with Bs and Cs in their prereqs, and they were not accepted.

I start my nursing program this August. Right now, I'm taking Nutrition and Medical Terminology. I strongly suggest both of them. Nutrition is a great review on vitamins, minerals, bones, blood, oxidation, etc.... Stuff you forget from A&P!! Get any used nutrition book, it will be good to have on your bookshelf come nursing school anyways. The Med Term class is also excellent. I was getting nervous about hearing unfamiliar terms during clinicals, and this class will help you decipher a word's meaning even if you've never heard of it before. You could definitely teach yourself these courses. The Language of Medicine by Chabner 8th Ed. is wonderful, and has tons of workbook type pages to help you practice. And, as everyone else said, Med Math. I have Henke's med-math: Dosage Calculation, Preparation, & Administration 6th Ed. I'd love to just take off the entire summer since the next 2 years i'll be a slave to my books, but I want to keep my routine going and keep my brain working too, lol! I fear that if I don't use it, I'll lose it! Good Luck!

I decided on a career change last summer at age 29. I start my ADN program this August and will graduate in 2012. I'd say I'm in the middle as far as age is concerned in my class. Many men and women are over 40 and likely a few 50s as well (I can't tell!). If you are thinking about nursing, just DO IT!!! You definitely aren't getting any younger contemplating this decision, haha =) J/K... You are never too old to make a positive change in your life. You'll have so many opportunities once you complete your program and you'll never say "I'm too old for this!" Good Luck with your endeavors!