CharlieT

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  1. Need some encouragement, I can do this, right?

    CharlieT replied to pumpkinpatchquilter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "I can do this, right?" Yes you can. Many before you have done it and they were only human as well. Be positive. A positive mental attitude will be your best

  2. Need some encouragement, I can do this, right?

    CharlieT replied to pumpkinpatchquilter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pumpkin, Take a deep breath. Take things a week at a time. This will help you to not be overwhelmed by how large this project is. Just like you are not trying to teach your daughters to drive a car...

  3. Very depressed & q for older students

    CharlieT replied to Christine43's topic in General Students

    Christine, I just started the clinical classes and I just turned 43. There are several folks that are older in my program. The older ones seem to be on a level keel and don't get dramatic at every...

  4. What to do while I wait 2 years to get into the Nursing program?

    CharlieT replied to RN_waitlister's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that you apply to different schools. Perhaps another school will have an opening sooner, just take the first one that takes you in. The paramedic route is good training and a lot of fun, but...

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    As long as your leg is not chained to the table, you can still move to a seat closer to the professor. Just grab another seat. I am going to move to a seat a bit closer to the rear just to escape the...

  6. need advice in classroom ettiquette

    CharlieT replied to 411nurseguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    "Nothing personal; I say that to everybody ..." OK, well in that case I guess I'm cool with it. Is it just me or are those cartoons drawn a bit ummm....

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Kar, the table thing sounds sort of funny to me, something that you will remember and laugh about long after nursing school is over. I have found that first or second row is better for me, as I have...

  8. need advice in classroom ettiquette

    CharlieT replied to 411nurseguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks Jeff, but ummm....., I'm male, not really a sister kind of person. Wow, this thread has gone WAY off

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Kar, I am kind of shy also, but I just force myself to jump in and participate. First day I was kind of lonley, second day the girl that sat beside me would not shut up, could not concentrate on the...

  10. need advice in classroom ettiquette

    CharlieT replied to 411nurseguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not judging..., I'm just

  11. Dosages

    CharlieT replied to MegoEgo's topic in General Students

    You are very wise to be looking at dosage calculations before school starts. Many students struggle with the calculations and the metric system from what I have

  12. Dosages

    CharlieT replied to MegoEgo's topic in General Students

    At my school we can use a normal simple el chepo calculator. We are expected to know any formulas such as F to C conversion in order to find the

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    My 101 class met and we went into vital signs, s1 and s2 sound landmarks, BP, temp., lung sounds etc., simple but interesting. P'cology class met for the first time today, most of the class was lost...

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Erin, A study thread sounds great to me, not sure how we could coordinate, as there may be variation on what we need to study at any one time. I am 43 and older than most of my classmates, no big...

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Well..., tomorrow is the big day that I have been working towards for a long time, I started pre. reqs. almost 20 years ago, but life got in the way. I hope that I do my best, always respecting my...

  16. Need help with first semester classes after being out of school 28 years , Need help

    CharlieT replied to Carolinanurse50's topic in General Nursing

    cole, If you are really concerned about the math grade you might consider taking it at GTCC online. You can transfer the credit but it does not affect your TCTC GPA because it is a transfer course....

  17. Need help with first semester classes after being out of school 28 years , Need help

    CharlieT replied to Carolinanurse50's topic in General Nursing

    Cole, I forgot to mention, keep your eye out for a meeting called "updates to nursing". You should see it on anoucements on etc. If you don't see anything for a while, just go to the Fulp building...

  18. Need help with first semester classes after being out of school 28 years , Need help

    CharlieT replied to Carolinanurse50's topic in General Nursing

    Cole, I know how it feels, at this point you may seem a little lost and overwhelmed at the same time. I was in your shoes a year or so ago. Most students at tctc start clinicals right after finishing...

  19. need advice in classroom ettiquette

    CharlieT replied to 411nurseguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with begood1967. Just concentrate on making good grades by learning the material well. Sometimes it does seem strange being in a setting dominated by females but you can wow them with your...

  20. Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    CharlieT replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    At my school the point system is used to determine who makes it into the clinical classes. No extra points for being male or

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

    CharlieT replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Had orientation today, classes start Mon. I am excited to be returning to school. There is a huge pile of books, oh my. Good luck to my fellow students of the class of 2011!!!

  22. Need help with first semester classes after being out of school 28 years , Need help

    CharlieT replied to Carolinanurse50's topic in General Nursing

    colesc, I am starting clinical classes Monday at tctc, worked on prereqs for a year. Who do you have for bio? Perhaps I can give you some pointers. You will actually build your points faster by...