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    Using Older Edition Textbooks?

    tokyoROSE replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    I've been using older eds for the past year and haven't had any problems. I will never overpay for a book ever again. Its funny, many books have the tiniest change and they think its ok to overcharge...
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    Nursing student-need advice please!

    tokyoROSE replied to ixcelticsxi22's topic in General Students

    If I were you, I would finish the ASN, work at a hospital and let the hospital pay for your BSN. However, you will need to look at your area hospital to see if they will hire ASN new grads. Over here,...
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    So, we don't learn how to do IVs in nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    We can practice on a fake arm with blood and all. It isn't very realistic but its good practice
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    Looking for current info on BSU application process and experience

    tokyoROSE replied to IrishMama's topic in General Nursing

    Like NewSN said, it is pretty straight forward. Focus on your grades, aim for at least a 3.5 or higher. If you are not there yet, retake the class. I do recommend taking patho, stats, etc prior to...
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    Who's graduating this semester?

    tokyoROSE replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Students

    December grad here as well. I am both excited and nervous! Nervous for the unknown and excited because after four years of hard work I get to see my shiny diploma- I am the first in my family to have...
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    advice from current nursing students please!!!

    tokyoROSE replied to swoody's topic in General Students

    Either get a job at the hospital or volunteer. Also get an NCLEX book and get used to answering NCLEX-style questions. I really wish I did that since the beginning- would have saved me a lot of time...
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    Do you really need a rolling backpack?

    tokyoROSE replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    I am in my final semester and I never used a rolling backpack. I do not carry my books with me, it is such a hassle. I try to keep it light- my binder, calendar, purse and something to
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    anyone NOT buy their textbooks?

    tokyoROSE replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    I would never go without a book. You never know when you'll need it. I like to play it safe and save money, so I buy older or international editions. I really haven't spent more than $50 on books for...
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    ? for those that have health insurace...

    tokyoROSE replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    WHAT?? The state I live in requires all students that go to public universities to have health insurance. Plain and simple. How is this discrimination? Higher education is a privilege, not a right....
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    You paid HOW MUCH for nursing school??!!

    tokyoROSE replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Students

    Yes I don't understand it either. I guess people see it as an investment, but I beg to differ. There are good investments and bad investments and tuition does NOT always fall under good investments no...
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    Nursing Student Hair... I know sounds stupid right?

    tokyoROSE replied to ames2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My friend has those same colors for her hair and I think it looks nice. Our class is so casual, no one really looks professional lol. In clinicals, you will have your hair tied up so the colors will...
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    book...where to find cheaper books

    tokyoROSE replied to faithfulstudent's topic in General Students

    Do.not.buy.a.bundle. I don't even know why teachers bother to do this, aside from netting the bookstore big bucks. I remember having to buy an A&P for $300 my first semester and there was nothing...
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    Big scholarship to a nursing school for fall '11, not sure I want to attend. Advice?

    tokyoROSE replied to avg92's topic in General Students

    Being a nurse is not a walk in the park. It is stressful. The (long) hours are seriously the last thing I am thinking about at this point, to give you some perspective. Most shifts are 12 hours, yes....
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    Any good sites that sell used textbooks?

    tokyoROSE replied to loulou55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    bigwords.com Hands down best website there is. It gives you the best price amongst the most common sites such as half, amazon, abebooks, etc. My trick for keeping book costs low is buy international...
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    TB chest xray, how often to get the chest xray?

    tokyoROSE replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Students

    My program requires a TB test every year, so in your case, you would need a CXR every
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    Nursing school schedule-vent !

    tokyoROSE replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I am right with you sister! Last semester, and I receive an email saying that we won't have a CLUE about our preceptorship assignment until the day we show up to orientation. At least they gave you...
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    Is MCAT required for MSN?

    tokyoROSE replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    I am in the pacific northwest and most schools require GRE, however if you have a 3.5 GPA or higher, you do not need to take it. I am VERY happy about that
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    how are you paying

    tokyoROSE replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    Pell grants and a nursing scholarship have covered my tuition for the past two years. I am very grateful for that and I will leave a BSN program without any
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    Should I Quit My Job?

    tokyoROSE replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

    It seems that in your situation, quitting your job and focusing on nursing school is not a bad idea. You don't seem worried about not having income coming in, so why not, as long as your parents will...
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    Nurse Practitioner and CRNA questions.

    tokyoROSE replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of anyone being both an NP and CRNA. Two totally different jobs. CRNA schools are very competitive and rigorous, while you have a chance to specialize as an NP (family, pediatric,...
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    Taking prereqs along with nursing courses

    tokyoROSE replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Your program has only two classes next semester? Even with nutrition, you won't be full time, so I say go for it. Plenty of people in my cohort has to do additional classes outside of nursing classes...
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    How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    tokyoROSE replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    As everyone has said, controlling your food consumption will be the trick to avoid weight gain. I was always in the 100 lb range until I started nursing school, that's when I realized my amazing...
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    Worth it or not Smartphone

    tokyoROSE replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I love my smart phone, but I wouldn't say its helpful for nursing. I have some nursing apps but I hardly use them while I'm in school. I'm too busy studying my books and notes. If you are on a budget,...
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    Only 9 credits- how can I get full financial aid?

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

    Thats interesting, for those with 8-9 credit hours, does that mean you only have 3 classes? Or perhaps even 2 classes and a lab? My NS is the opposite and is chock full of credit
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    How do you motivate yourself?

    tokyoROSE replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Students

    I brought two NCLEX books on vacation with me half way around the world, if I thought it was hard to motivate myself to study at home, boy is it hard to study while on vacation. You are not alone! I...