tokyoROSE BSN, RN

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    Tell me about using your iPad for school

    tokyoROSE replied to studentsara's topic in General Students

    Save the money. iPads are nothing more than a glorified smart phone in a bigger size. I never bring my books to class, we are provided powerpoint notes. And considering how much reading there is, that...
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    gaining weight in nursing school

    tokyoROSE replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    I realized I had gained weight when I stepped on a scale in clinicals in front of my classmate. I was so embarassed. I cleaned up my diet ever since and dropped 15 pounds! Maintaining it hasn't been...
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    Struggle with pre-reqs, and go on to be successful??

    tokyoROSE replied to MelissaLynn's topic in General Students

    No one in my class struggled with prereqs-- in a BSN program, you can't struggle with those basics and get in, period. With your 3.9 GPA, I think you will do fine. You've just got to keep working at...
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    RN's, how much did you borrow for school?

    tokyoROSE replied to steveogurule's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate with my BSN in December, will have no debt, I actually will have over 1k from scholarship money after tuition and fees. Very excited about being able to use that to cover NCLEX fees,...
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    2.35 GPA too low for Acc Bacc BSN Program?

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

    Last I remember, psychology courses are not hard-hitting as a class such as
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    Nursing specialities and various attitudes ("not real nursing")

    tokyoROSE replied to purplesteth's topic in General Students

    I have noticed this. There was an ICU nurse that was floating on the med/surg floor I was doing clinicals on. After some incident, the nurses on that floor made a comment saying he probably thinks he...
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    How do you manage the stress?

    tokyoROSE replied to Brekka's topic in General Students

    In between all the chaos, I make sure that I am eating well. This keeps my energy up and that I am maintaining my weight. It is really easy to fall into bad habits when you are so busy, but it is very...
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    Possible to get straight A's in nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to kaiasunshine's topic in General Students

    I'm sure it is possible but I don't know who has in my program. But I'm not one to go around and ask people's grades. I've always tried my best at every class, I've gotten some B's here and there, and...
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    Gifts/cards etc to thank clinical instructor?

    tokyoROSE replied to onlyj's topic in General Students

    What my clinical group has always done is have everyone contribute money, normally $10. We've gotten them gift cards to REI, year pass to the zoo, movie tickets,
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    What the best advice you've received from clinical instructors in nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to willowRN's topic in General Students

    In clinicals, you get out of it what you put in to it. My instructor was tough- she never let us have a moment of free time. If you are sitting down (and not charting), you need to find something to...
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    2nd Degree BSN -- Now or Later?

    tokyoROSE replied to OutOfStateKate's topic in General Students

    What is more important for you? School or your relationship? This would be easy for me-- I will put school above a relationship (mainly because I am young). Plus, I don't believe in living with a...
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    Online classes. Yay or Nay?

    tokyoROSE replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken a few online classes and have enjoyed them. Sometimes it is more work, sometimes not. But either way, I like the flexibility. You really have to be organized and self-motivated to be...
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    Passport-type picture to send to BON

    tokyoROSE replied to mmm cdiff's topic in General Students

    Use epassportpictures.com! I paid $9.99 at Walgreens because I was in a rush to get those photos before my passport appointment last month. I like to cut corners whenever I can, and ouch did it sting...
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    warm clothes for really cold natured girl?

    tokyoROSE replied to rocket surgery's topic in General Students

    I'm not really understanding your question. Just wear whatever you wear when the AC is turned up. No one in class is going to judge you. I see people in class wearing sweats every day. Not a big deal,...
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    Advice on which route to take? :D

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

    It seems like you've put a lot of thought in to this. My advice to you is to contact prospective schools as they can give you the best information. Each school has different admission requirements so...
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    Help dismissed from RNprogram

    tokyoROSE replied to olliefos's topic in General Students

    I'm going to be blunt and say this but you should stop making excuses for why you are failing. If your ptosis was such a problem, this should have been brought up, say, at the beginning of the...
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    Is minoring in honors worth it as a nursing student?

    tokyoROSE replied to kramera8's topic in General Students

    No. When you are in the midst of med/surg, pharm, and 12 hour clinical days, you are very short on time. Don't sell yourself short. There are plenty of other ways to beef up your resume. Volunteering,...
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    Immunization Shots

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

    Get your titers NOW. I know my program recommended a window of six weeks to get the results back. I believe mine took a couple of weeks to arrive. As for your hep B, check to see if that is optional...
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    2 colors in hair as a new graduated during interviews

    tokyoROSE replied to Michelle Nicole's topic in General Students

    I would keep it conservative. I used to have two colors as you described; it was very cute. But was it professional? Probably not, that's why I went back to one color when I started nursing
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    nursing school in Idaho, initial license in California?

    tokyoROSE replied to paramed1's topic in General Students

    Can't answer your question, but are ya sure you don't wanna stay in Idaho? There are actually new grad jobs here opposed to
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    Is it worth it? What are your thoughts?

    tokyoROSE replied to UConngirl21's topic in General Students

    If you have exhausted all other options, then yes, stick with UConn. Be sure to apply to as many scholarships as you can to ease the burden -- 60k is a lot of
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    Medicine or Nursing?

    tokyoROSE replied to JamesJr.'s topic in General Nursing

    Think long and hard, what is it that you want to accomplish in life? What will make you happy? I think both careers are great, you are young and have plenty of time to achieve your goals. I was in...
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    5 week classes

    tokyoROSE replied to CASM's topic in General Students

    I say go for it. You'll be doing a lot of studying in those five weeks, but at least you'll get it done. I've taken 3 week classes (although much less challening) and did
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    How do BSN programs work?

    tokyoROSE replied to Laurel32's topic in General Students

    Elkpark has explained it pretty well. I went straight from high school to a BSN program. I was a pre-nursing major for two years while I did my prereqs. The competition is often stiff for BSN...
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    Which is better, a B- or a W?

    tokyoROSE replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    I would keep the class and try to improve the grade. You said it is not a nursing class-- not really a reason to have a B- anyway. But on the other hand, I don't see W as a big deal