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    What is best? Living at home or getting an apartment while in nursing??

    tokyoROSE replied to Stargazn03's topic in General Students

    I am always in favor of saving your money, especially in this economy. Yes it's nice to live on your own but living with your folks is not bad! Be glad you have that arrangement available for you....
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    How many uniforms should I buy?

    tokyoROSE replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in General Students

    5 pairs seem excessive for a student, IMO. Those labs don't last all day and I don't recall ever getting anything on the scrubs. We just had to wear them to "look the part." Get 2-3 sets and launder...
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    Online Psychology class

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

    Psychology is an easy class period, online should be no different. I had a wonderful professor who had a great sense of humor and I enjoyed the class. The material was on par with high school...
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    Textbook Access codes: What a rip off!

    tokyoROSE replied to puravidaLV's topic in General Students

    Do your teachers actually make use of the online content? I've never paid for an access code, ever. I prefer studying from my book and notes. I don't even have time to do the silly quiz games that...
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    Can I graduate with a BSN with NO debt?

    tokyoROSE replied to blessedw2&ahubby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Private schools tend to give out a lot of scholarships to its students. Their financial aid dept would be your best
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    Drug guides and diagnostic test guides.. How recent should they be?

    tokyoROSE replied to jennafezz's topic in General Students

    I use 2008 and I've never had any problems. I'm done paying premium prices for all the new books when the changes are minimal. I didn't even open my diagnostic tests book -- we had them plastered all...
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    Driving license.

    tokyoROSE replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    If your clinical placement is too far for you to ride your bike to, then yes. But otherwise, you can use any kind of transportation you
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    Retaining Info from pre-req's?

    tokyoROSE replied to Anne36's topic in General Students

    Don't worry, as long as you are making good grades, you are fine. When we go over the material in nursing class, we always review a bit. A&P is most important and relevant -- I got A's in it, sold...
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    Books...bookstore, or from a student?

    tokyoROSE replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    I say buy from the girl. In this economy, a few dollars saved is a few dollars saved. I cut corners whenever I can. If money isn't a priority for you, go ahead and buy from the bookstore if you really...
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    What kind of attitude does a nursing student need to succeed?

    tokyoROSE replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Perserverence would be my #1 too. Nursing school has its many obstacles and no way could you get through it without a little sweat and tears. I'm not done yet, but nursing has made me realize what a...
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    How often to do you think about quiting?

    tokyoROSE replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    I've never thought of quitting. I've been frustrated and wanted to pull my hair out, but that's the extent of it. I know all this hard work will pay off so I just do my best and remind myself how...
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    International Textbooks

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

    I bought an international edition of my gigantic med/surg book and there was NO difference between it and the US edition. Pages are the same, pictures are in color, hard cover; saved me a ton of...
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    Are A's really not practical in nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to PaperPencil's topic in General Students

    I was in the same state of mind as you. When I heard our passing grade is 75% I thought, pfft like I'll ever get a C! I've never gotten a C in my life. Then when I was going through my junior year,...
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    Need some advice?!?!?!?!?!NEW GRAD<----desperate

    tokyoROSE replied to lampost20's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, have you started applying to jobs in Boise? I spoke to a new RN a couple months ago working on a telemetry floor at either Luke's or Al's (I can't recall) and she said that they've hired 10+...
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    Is this even possible while in nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to Malory371's topic in General Students

    Could you do all of those things? Yes, but you probably will not be doing them very well. Something's gotta give. There are simply not enough hours in the day when you are in nursing school. Last...
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    need advice.

    tokyoROSE replied to adriestrada93's topic in General Students

    Since it is still summer, take advantage of some shadowing experiences. Shadow both a nurse and a doctor; you'll see the immense difference between the fields. Start your general classes and hopefully...
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    Cost of textbooks

    tokyoROSE replied to Mardibug's topic in General Students

    That is great news, I just wish my school posted the books a month in advance instead of 2 weeks of classes. Makes me nervous going to school the first couple of weeks without books lol. The book...
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    After I have my RN . .

    tokyoROSE replied to CoralLD's topic in General Students

    You just get your RN, and your specialization will come from your job. It is not like a doctor where they spend extra time in school for
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    6 weeks to go

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

    It sounds as if you really want this, and that's the only thing that matters! Ignore the naysayers. I'm glad I wasn't on this board when I started my program, or I would be freaked out. Relax, it is...
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    Lunch?

    tokyoROSE replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I love bringing Lean Cuisine's for lunch -- they are delicious, portioned just right and are around 300 calories each meal. It's a lifesaver. Other ideas are sandwiches, the ones I make are loaded...
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    Nursing and Money Makin'

    tokyoROSE replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    The only people that think nurses get rich are those who are not in the profession. I've never heard a classmate say such a thing. On the other side, the nurses at my clinical placement often complain...
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    Buying Textbooks Online - CDs included?

    tokyoROSE replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in General Students

    This is a bit off topic, but I've found that I never use any of the CD's that come with my books. I was too busy studying from books and notes, and my grades were
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    Did you wait long?

    tokyoROSE replied to Lilli-Anna's topic in General Students

    Applied in March and got my acceptance letter in May. There is no waitlist. I much prefer schools that rank students' GPA and accept as it is, rather than doing a one-two year
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    What is your splurge?

    tokyoROSE replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Desert and junk food (no-no's on my healthy diet), 5 inch stilettos, and best of all - time for my 5 day/week
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    Master's in nursing with low GPA of 2.4

    tokyoROSE replied to savotina's topic in General Nursing

    Zookeeper, its nice that you are honest but not snarky about it. So many people sugar coat their posts, which isn't going to help anyone in the REAL world. Bottom line, I think you hit the nail on the...