CoffeeDrinkin'BJ

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1. Need A Good Bag For School????

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to Misslady113's topic in General Students

   Hello! I know this is going to sound unfashionable to you, but we get along by using suitcases! The rolling ones! You'd be surprised how pretty they can be. :) Suitcases, not backpacks, get you around...

2. 89.90! 1 tenth from an A :(

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to superramvette's topic in General Students

   Hi! Yes, I just finished up my first semester in my ADN program. Of course I make a big deal out of grades like that, too! I wish they were to be rounded up! I feel your pain alright. Same stuff...

3. My nursing dreams are over . I failed.

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to CariocaRN's topic in General Students

   I'm very, very sorry about your situation. You know what? Don't stop. Whatever you do, don't stop for nothing. If you say nursing is your dream, make it a reality! You can do this! You got to have...

4. Tips for first semester finals?

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to StudentNurzNK's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi! I just finished up my first semester as well! It's so exciting to move on to something new. Anyways, yes just take a deep breath! I promise you'll get through it if you have the confidence and...

5. nasal then oral suctioning

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to chele44's topic in General Nursing

   Hello! Yes, we were taught to first suction the nasal passage and then the oral. It's true that when a patient is having difficulty, it pretty much doesn't matter. Just get them breathing! Anyways, I...

6. Has anyone here gotten into nursing school with a 'B' in Anatomy?

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hello! Yes, I had a B in either A&P I or II. I'm also in an RN program, too! Supposedly, it was really hard to get into my program and there were a lot of applications. So, I was very surprised....

7. Goodbye Fall Semester '09 :)

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Goodbye, indeed! LOL! I'm happy for you! That's great that you're going to start your fourth semester! As a first semester RN student, it's been hell! Yet, it's been all worth it. I'm super excited to...

8. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to dulcemorena's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm so sorry to hear about what's going on. Actually, you did a great thing! You went back to school and got your LPN! Don't down yourself for an accomplishment! You did a good thing for yourself and...

9. What classes are you taking Spring 2010?

   CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to TamiLee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi! Spring 2010 will be my second semester in RN nursing school. I'm so very excited, but way too nervous as well! Wish me luck! I'll be taking Pharmacology, Mental Health and Concepts of Adult...

10. Taking A & P I again...any advice?

    CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to Ike Arumba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I'm one that had to repeat A&P I twice due to unsatisfactory grades in both lecture and lab. The trick that worked best for me? I had to review notes twice a day, everyday. I realize that...

11. I'm going to college for nursing. Should i get my CNA?

    CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to knikki's topic in General Nursing

    Some nursing schools require that the prerequisite for admission is CNA training. So, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get the training and get certified, yet once you get into nursing school, it's very...

12. When should I take Microbiology while in the 2010 El Centro Nursing Program?

    CoffeeDrinkin'BJ replied to max0602's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I say to try to take Microbiology in the Summer if you can. Do not, repeat, do not try taking it with your nursing classes. It is rough and other classes on top of them is even harder to...