tokyoROSE BSN, RN

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    Amount of debt upon graduation?

    tokyoROSE replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I go to a 4 year state university, because when I started, there were no community colleges around. I feel very blessed with no debt load. Thank you scholarships, grants, my parents and my
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    Good time to be finished with nursing school

    tokyoROSE replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Students

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    usually how much is pair school nursing uniform !!??

    tokyoROSE replied to eric jo's topic in General Students

    Yes I do. Obviously I know people have different schedules and priorities. Why would a coat be required? Most nurses at my clinical site do not wear a coat, neither do students. I think I've seen one...
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    Why am I a B student?

    tokyoROSE replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I stopped comparing myself to others. As long as I am learning, and doing my best, nothing else matters except for my license and degree at the end. I've become wary of the people who brag about their...
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    usually how much is pair school nursing uniform !!??

    tokyoROSE replied to eric jo's topic in General Students

    $30 for a set of scrubs w/ engraving. Nursing clothes are gag-worthy, I don't bother with the extras (lab coats, multiple
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    Hessi Exam

    tokyoROSE replied to JaimeC's topic in General Students

    At least your scores don't count. Our scores do, just like a regular test. Although the good thing is we only need to get a 850 to get full points. I'm taking my med/surg tomorrow... am not panicking,...
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    Only an ADN

    tokyoROSE replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    Our two major hospitals here prefer BSN nurses because they are magnet hospitals. I would guess that they will hire ADN nurses, but if you are a new grad, ADN v BSN, guess which one they are going to...
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    Student Loan Debt. Where do you draw the line?

    tokyoROSE replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    I hear so many of these stories floating around and I have zero sympathy for any of them. In this day and age, nothing is stopping you from educating yourself. There are no excuses. If I don't know...
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    Should I learn nutrition?

    tokyoROSE replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    It is a prereq for my nursing program and I enjoyed the content. I got a lot out of it, definitely was not an easy A class. Not only will it help you in nursing practice, but it will help you to make...
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    immigrant nurses

    tokyoROSE replied to zeynepasli's topic in General Students

    As in, immigrant nursing students do not need to take NCLEX to get licensed? This makes me giggle a
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    3.06 gpa, But pretty good core science grades...Still have a chance?

    tokyoROSE replied to yel550i's topic in General Students

    It all depends on the school. Most BSN programs require at least a 3.0 to apply, but most students accepted have 3.5 or above. (This is what I've seen around my area.) Community colleges are another...
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    Best makeup for clinicals?

    tokyoROSE replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    makeupalley.com, has reviews on everything you could possibly imagine. Nowadays, I don't buy anything without consulting it. Often, the users will recommend a drugstore substitution that mirrors a...
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    While Warning About Fat, U.S. (Government) Pushes Cheese Sales

    tokyoROSE replied to GM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just stay away from buying cheese all together. The only time when I do eat it is on an occasional slice of pizza at work or at social
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    Is it worth it for me to become a CNA before nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Does experience play a factor in your school's nursing applications? If yes, I would go for it. My school does not look at experience so I did not get my CNA. $800 for a CNA class, making $10-$12/hr...
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    Student Loans: When is too much?

    tokyoROSE replied to OlatheJessica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with others, 40k+ loans is way too much. Waiting one semester isn't going to kill you. Money really matters in this economy, when jobs aren't
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    How do I approach Daddy?

    tokyoROSE replied to LuLutheClown's topic in General Students

    Tell dad to hand over the credit card. Thats how it worked with my dad. You obviously know your relationship with your dad more than any of us, just remember don't be afraid to ask for help. "Ask and...
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    How many hours a week are you in class, lab or clinical?

    tokyoROSE replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    I am a BSN student, finishing up my year of acute care content. I am in class for 9 hours each week and in clinicals for 20 hours. Studying and doing assignments, well that's
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    Breakfast before a 12 hour shift..

    tokyoROSE replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I stopped eating breakfast before my 12. I found that compared to last year, when I was eating breakfast, there was no change in my energy level at all. I'll have a cup of coffee during reports and...
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    Do you use Kindle to download school books?

    tokyoROSE replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Students

    I would have a hard time reading that much from a non-print source. Screens strain my eyes after a couple of hours. I don't bring my books to class either so the weight doesn't bother me at all. plus...
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    12 Hour NS Days

    tokyoROSE replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Med/surg clinicals are 12 hour days for two semesters. Preceptorships are 12 hours as
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    Pharm class.

    tokyoROSE replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    I am in a BSN program and we had one semester of pharm. My med/surg professor also writes pharm questions on the test. You never really escape it. I didn't think pharm was terribly difficult, just a...
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    To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    tokyoROSE replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    Omg, I thought I was the only one who did this! My dog would lie there dead still for however long I wanted as soon as I pulled out the stethoscope. Its the cutest thing. OP, if you are prepared for...
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    Nursing Pin for $115

    tokyoROSE replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    To me, nursing pins are like class rings . . bleh. At least rings you could wear, when am I ever going to use the pin
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    Anyone else get emotional about the nursing homes?

    tokyoROSE replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Students

    Nursing home rotation was the worst emotionally for me. I didn't see any questionable behavior from staff -- but reports from my classmates indicate that not all nursing homes were nicely ran like...
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    Midterm in clinical!! Im sooo sad!!

    tokyoROSE replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    Take a deep breath, hold your head up and continue to work hard. Remember perseverance will take you places. A set back is just that, a set back. Nursing school is a whole lot of hoops to jump through...