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I think I'd want to answer in a way that made it obvious to the speaker what a donkey's rear end he was. I'd follow this up with, "Our mission is to treat all patients with respect and our finest efforts...."

OH you are so not alone! All of the students in my class laughed about this. I think every one of us thought we had something we were studying. And yes we all laughed with/at each other and ourselves. I think its a way to connect with what we're read...

I'm 43 yrs old, and I'm a single mom. If I can do this, anyone can! Don't get bogged down with all the reading, go off of the powerpoints and then make sure you can answer the NCLEX questions that are applicable. The hardest thing for me was getting ...

The students I know that had to work late on Thursday stayed up quite late to get their care plans done. I know there were a few all-nighters. Keep in mind though that clinicals aren't held during the entire semester. I'm in third block right now and...

I have a similar condition and I was worried about whether or not I'd have excessive absences. Add to that a daughter who has asthma and gets every cold virus known to medical science. Im more than halfway through getting my ADN. I think the schools ...

YOU ROCK! Thx for the encouragement!

I understand you not wanting him to be sorry he confided in you but IMO you need to push this issue. You are a hero, as sure as if you'd given him CPR! I can't believe there are still school officials who don't take bullying seriously enough. My hear...

....sometimes its who you know. I managed to get into the Navy Reserve with a history of adult asthma! And I wasn't going in as a medical professional, but an enlisted person in logistics. Be persistant, and ask if there are any medical tests they wi...

I just want to say, I'm so impressed by all the posts. I get so frustrated when I'm confronted with an attitude(by people who should know better) that antidepressants are some kind of crutch. I struggled with post-partum depression and once I started...

Im in the 3rd block weekend now and I highly recommend the 104 review class. As someone else said, it wasn't essential for the 1st block, but as things got a lot more challenging in 2nd block it was very helpful.

Aren't you going to tell us what the motto is??? Sorry, couldn't resist, I feel your pain.

Obviously you have a lot on your plate. I would encourage you to retain your independance. Nursing is a good way to be able to support your children. Nursing school is the most stressful thing I've done in my life (and its not over for me yet). You'r...

I dont think you could find anyone that DIDNT have doubts in nursing school. Hang in there, you'll be glad you did. I'm halfway through an ADN program and have perfected my dialog for my self-peptalk. Hang in there.

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Its okay (especially under the circumstances) to have mixed feelings. Try to set aside some time with a close friend or mentor to talk. I don't think anyone thinks you're heartless, you have done what you n...

I waited about a year and a half.

Best advice I can come up with is do any and all NCLEX style questions from the books and workbooks. Block II is more about applying what you've learned. It can be tricky to study for, but the questions from the back of the med-surg chapters are more...

I'm halfway through an ADN program and I'm almost 43. What matters is your determination and study skills. And thanks for asking the question. Its nice to see others my age thinking about changing careers. I have an almost 5 yr old daughter, I guess ...

Oh for goodness sake! Do whatever you have to do (work two jobs) to save money enough to pay for your own education. Nursing school is hard enough when you want it. And show your folks the many threads started by experienced nurses who are having tro...

You could look at the experience as a lesson in what not to do. I understand the feeling of being unwelcome in the clinical setting. My second semester was different, we were away from the SNF's in a med-surg setting. I found that a declaration of, "...

Trust me, if you think you feel indecisive and low in confindence, wait til you're in nursing school. Okay, maybe that's a bit of a rough week speaking...No one else can decide if its for you. All those things you worry about are true of other occupa...

Wow, great question! I'm thankful for my wonderful, strong willed little girl who chases the dog around with a stethoscope telling me, "Mommie, I'm doing my clinicals!" I'm thankful for a loving, supportive partner who cheers me up and believes in m...

You're not dense at all, there seems to be a lack of communication from the school about the specifics of the class schedule. I'm sure that times of day could change, but all the classes for the weekend block are on friday and saturday. You'll probab...

What you don't know about the GCC weekend program going in is that in Block 2 (and possibly the other blocks) is you have to go to the hospital on Thursday afternoon/night to pick your patient and do your care plan. I'm luckier than most, I only work...

I'm in the 2nd block of the weekend program. I took the 104 class both semesters and I found it does help to cement the concepts that we were learning. More so in block 1 than block 2. I was glad I took it.

I took the NET about two years ago and bought the book our college bookstore sold. I found it very helpful, although overpriced. Since I work and I'm a single mom, I didn't have a whole lot of time to invest in looking for the perfect book. I honestl...