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  1. yes, another night shift post.

    mmccool719 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay. I am 2 weeks into working nights as a new nurse and I am so completely beside myself because I absolutely love being a nurse (a BUSY nurse)....but I can't even describe my dislike/frustration...

  2. Night shift Moms - how do you do it?

    mmccool719 replied to all4ofus's topic in General Nursing

    I am a working mom...night shift. I don't have advice for you but several other nurses here are in the same boat and it works for them. Thanks to the other posters for the words of wisdom

  3. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

    mmccool719 replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Haven't heard much mention of anyone using the ATI program. Our nursing program made that part of our ciriculum and it is by far one of the best ways to study......our program has over 90% pass rate....

  4. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    mmccool719 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ya know...once in a while (as a nursing student or new grad) you'll run into nurses who are blunt, say it like it is, chew you up and spit you out. In nursing school we call it "old nurses eating...

  5. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    mmccool719 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep. Totally doable. I am semester 4 out of 5 and I am living proof it can be done. I am 35 with 2 kids ages 6 and 8 who are very busy and very demanding. It's taken ALOT of juggling....my husband...

  6. Should I get a job as a CNA while in school?

    mmccool719 posted a topic in General Students

    I am in a 5 semester long ADN, have a family and work about 10 hours per week doing bookkeeping. I get paid very well and the work schedule fits my class schedule flawlessly. HOWEVER, I feel that my...

  7. What's your method of madness? Study tricks???

    mmccool719 posted a topic in General Students

    Wondering if it's best to read and study ahead of a lecture/lab or is it better to hear what the instructor has to say/emphasize upon and then go and study and read? One more question.....what's your...

  8. head to toe assessment help

    mmccool719 replied to rocket2010's topic in General Students

    Our instructor told us the biggest weak spot is forgetting