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  1. Student Uniforms - What are yours like?

    tag2007 replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Great idea on getting a Tide pen. We have all white tops and bottoms and a lab coat. We can wear whatever we want to on campus labs but we have to wear the lab coat over it. That isn't too

  2. Taber's vs. Stedman's?

    tag2007 replied to jimithing112's topic in General Students

    I bought the Taber's one. My coworker who has been a nurse for years also recommended Taber's to me. I had asked her about Taber's vs. Mosby though. Not sure about the Stedman one. However, when I...

  3. question about retaining infomation from pre-reqs.....

    tag2007 replied to rayne215's topic in General Students

    Try not to worry. You will be surprised as to how much you will remember. If you want, you could find a review book just to boost your confidence. I have the cliffsnotes anatomy and physiology book...

  4. I can't believe it!!!!

    tag2007 replied to tracyd77's topic in General Students

    wow, congrats! I hope to do the same on my first exam. I start nursing school next

  5. What are your other degrees in?

    tag2007 replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    exactly! I liked my classes but wouldn't say that I was interesting in finding a job in that field. My sister got lucky and found something related but still, I would never want her job. I'm so...

  6. My dream wrist watch - can't find it

    tag2007 replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Unfortunately we aren't allowed to have digital only watches. We are required to get a watch with a second hand. If that wasn't a requirement I would love some of these suggestions! So, it is...

  7. What are your other degrees in?

    tag2007 replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    I have a Bachelor's in American Studies. I had no clue what I wanted to do with

  8. Best Drug Calculations Book

    tag2007 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello Everyone, What is your pick for the best drug calculations book? My school recommends "The Nurse the Math and the Meds" but I've read some not so good reviews on it. It was an optional book so...

  9. must haves for lecture and clinicals

    tag2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    That's awesome! I thought I was being proactive but yet you are still way ahead of me! lol I've started reading the "Test Success" book for nurses which has been awesome. I've been reviewing my...

  10. must haves for lecture and clinicals

    tag2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I'm getting pretty excited and nervous at the same time.

  11. Favorite formulas for drug and IV calculations

    tag2007 replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    did you use a book to teach you the dimentional analysis method? I just ordered "calculate with confidence" and am hoping it has enough of the dimentional analysis method because I hear about this...

  12. must haves for lecture and clinicals

    tag2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I have the livescibe pen and like it alot so far. Now I have really only been playing around with it but with the silly things I have used it for it has worked just fine! It does what it says and I...

  13. Best Drug Calculations Book

    tag2007 replied to tag2007's topic in General Students

    I ended up ordering the calculate with confidence book this morning. I wanted one with the hopes that it would be the only book I would need on the topic. Also, it seems to be the most popular and...

  14. must haves for lecture and clinicals

    tag2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Good to know! I will just ask before I record. I bought one of those livescribe pens and records sound and writing and I hope I get to use it with at least a few instructors.

  15. must haves for lecture and clinicals

    tag2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I bought a recorder and started getting worried it might not be allowed. It's good to know they are allowed at HCC. And I still need to get a clipboard! Do you have recommendations for a drug...

  16. Howard County Community College or CCBC nursing program?

    tag2007 replied to Ash25ley's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am not familiar CCBC but I have heard amazing things about the program at HCC. HCC is an really great community college in general, but I have heard even more amazing things about their nursing...

  17. Howard CC Fall 2011 Evening/Weekend program

    tag2007 replied to tag2007's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey NurseLoveJoy...do you have a recommendation for a good drug calculations book? The school recommends "The Nurse the Math and the Meds" but it doesn't seem to be very popular and has a few bad...

  18. Howard CC Fall 2011 Evening/Weekend program

    tag2007 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello everyone! Is there anyone out there starting the Evening Weekend program and Howard Community College this coming fall? Just wondering if we can get a group together to discuss such fun things...

  19. Last Semester- Scared of failing

    tag2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I agree, you made it this far so you just have to hang in there! Also, im going to the school you are currently at so you have to pretend, for me, that passing is possible!

  20. What are you carrying all your books in?

    tag2007 replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    That is exactly what happened with my last briefcase with wheels. The books were so heavy the bottom sunk down and drug on the ground and that was only for my A and P books. I've also seen some of...

  21. Best Quick reference/Pocket guides?

    tag2007 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello All, I'll be starting nursing school in a few weeks and I am wondering what are your picks for reference books to keep on you while in clinicals? I have heard a few good things about the RNotes...

  22. What are you carrying all your books in?

    tag2007 replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    I also should mention that I have seen alot of people mention the ebags.com brand rolling bookbag called the "Router". I had been debating between the router and the zuca. I went with the zuca but...

  23. What are you carrying all your books in?

    tag2007 replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    I use a ZUCA as well. I really really like it and it has made carrying the heavy heavy books so much easier. And, it is super sturdy which was most important to me. I use this when I bring alot of...

  24. Extra Books/Materials (that aren't required)

    tag2007 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

    I have the kaplan a and p flash cards and I loved them. They really helped me get through A and P II. I also bought the A and P for dummies workbook after taking A and P as a refresher. I think it...

  25. My dream wrist watch - can't find it

    tag2007 replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh really?? I will have to check Walmart again. I checked once and they didn't have much but perhaps everything was picked over. I'm going to have to check another Walmart! Does the one you found...