Nursingstudent2188 replied to AllThingsPink's topic in General Students
There are so many things that have happened this first year that helped me realize that I absolutely LOVE nursing. I had a patient tell me that she thought I was going to be a great nurse. (Made my...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students
We practiced bed baths and assessments on each other at our school. We wore shorts and t shirts. It was no big deal. No body thought anything of it. We have all got to learn somehow, and I'd rather...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to becky5438's topic in General Students
Don't let it bother you! We've all had days like those. I had a pt that refused a flu vaccine from me one day. Said to the nurse, "I don't want THAT girl doing it." Some people just think students are...
I also have the Classic II S.E. I don't have any problems with it. I did have trouble hearing at first, but it was just because I didn't know what I was listening for. I got mine at our bookstore...it...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students
Wow. I know that putting the bed back down is very important, but everyone makes mistakes at clinical. Especially when you're rushed and having a crazy day. CrunchyMama, I don't know for sure what...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to msAnneRN11's topic in General Students
Congrats on the A! Let us know what she tells you...but based on what your scores are,and the fact that you have improved, she's probably just wanting to let you know that you need to keep it up. It...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to In-the-sky's topic in General Students
Wow. This totally describes my life right now! A couple weeks ago, I was WAY stressed out about school. But even over the last couple weeks, it has got a lot better. Don't quit. Here's what I decided...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Students
Only in nursing school is it completely acceptable to have practice medical equipment stored in your car and your house. I have tons of syringes and needles. Not to mention the IV tubing that I laid...
I always studied with a friend. It helped a lot. I know they make flash cards for ipods and such. I wanted them, but ended up not buying them. Also, our textbook had a website that was really good...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to karmen87's topic in General Students
I too feel overwhelmed. A lot of the people in my class who aren't overwhelmed...they aren't doing their homework. They are behind in the readings. Some of them still do fine on the tests, but I think...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to 1234student's topic in General Students
I find it hard as well. The people who think it's easy...I'm happy for them. I just can't find time to get everything done. I feel like it's either a social life or a decent grade. Can't have both (or...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to Nursingstudent2188's topic in General Students
Thank you all! So very much! I am definitely going to check out some "brains." I know that I'll eventually get it all down. I'm just stressin'. Thank you all again for your advice and ideas. I'll have...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to msAnneRN11's topic in General Students
Hey! Glad you're loving school and clinicals! On the NCLEX style questions...they stink! :) Our professors always recommend that we buy NCLEX review books and just answer questions in them. One thing...
Nursingstudent2188 replied to Brianna07's topic in General Students
In addition to what every one else has said, I recommend a small bottle of hand sanitizer that will fit in your pocket. My first clinical was a nursing home, and it was difficult to find any! I also...