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  1. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    jillebean replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm female, with 6 tattoos. Only one is slightly difficult to cover. Both of my wrists are tattooed, but my watch easily covers my other. I'm happy to cover it up. I realized when I got it that, like...

  2. Stetoscope Issues

    jillebean replied to lurolphil's topic in General Nursing

    Upgrade to a Littmann Electronic...you won't be

  3. Need to buy a new stethoscope! Any favorites?

    jillebean replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Littmann Electronic. It's amazing!! $300 but worth every

  4. I finally PASSED my NCLEX-RN exam!!!

    jillebean replied to KLudRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS to you and thanks for sharing!! I graduate December 10, 2011!!!!! NINE more months...with three of those off this

  5. What stethoscope do you have?

    jillebean replied to zooz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Littman 3100 Electronic in plum. I LOVE it! Sounds are so clear. Definitely worth the investment my dad made

  6. Daytonite has passed away...

    jillebean replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    How heartbreaking! I've been coming to this site for several months, and just started nursing school in January. Her posts have always helped me. Rest in Peace Joyce....you were truly an angel on...

  7. I really CANNOT believe it

    jillebean replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!!

  8. Good Laptop for Nursing school

    jillebean replied to usernammy's topic in General Students

    I have a Dell Inspiron, and I love it. I've had no problems with it, it stays charged pretty well, and it's a pretty royal indigo blue

  9. Is it illegal to force students who have financial aid to buy books from your school?

    jillebean replied to sweetiepie98's topic in General Students

    I WISH my school was like this!! We don't get our loan money until around 6 weeks into the semester!! Pell refunds come even later, which I understand because they don't have them at the beginning of...

  10. Finally, Accepted!

    jillebean replied to marshpit23's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!! It's an awesome feeling, isn't it? Best of Luck to

  11. ATI testing

    jillebean replied to believeallispossible's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love the ATI practice questions, because I get instant feedback. I hate answering all of them and THEN finding out what I made. I pretty much do as many study questions as I can. I prefer ones that...

  12. Love School/Hate Clinical

    jillebean replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    I've found that the more I go to clinical, the more confident I become. It's all about doing something unfamiliar, and even though I'm usually scared to death, I fake confidence, and I've found that...

  13. Who has the most "gravy" RN job ever?

    jillebean replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just in my first semester, so I have a lot of learning to do, but at this point I'm interested in learning more about Hospice care. There's no telling what I'll end up doing once I actually get to...

  14. Failed my first attempt at Foley competency :(

    jillebean posted a topic in General Students

    We have two attempts to pass certain skills. I've done good up until yesterday. I had my first attempt at inserting a Foley (on the mannequin) I got the skills perfect, no problem, and thought I had...

  15. Really Frustrated

    jillebean replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    One of my biggest frustrations is having to get up for supplies (pen, highlighter, drug guide, review book, ect..) I bought a square plastic crate, and now before I start, I put everything I need in...

  16. All current first semester students

    jillebean replied to tiffanyleigh0212's topic in General Students

    So far it's gone pretty well, but I still have several things in front of me before the official end of the semester. 2 more exams, a dosage competency (must have 100%) and a foley competency. So, ask...

  17. Failed my first attempt at Foley competency :(

    jillebean replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    Awesome ideas!!

  18. what is a typical nursing school schedule like?

    jillebean replied to mishy0208's topic in General Students

    At my school, we have Nursing I, II, III, and IV...Everything combined. I'm in my first semester so my schedule is: Tues 8-12 Wed 8-12 Thurs Clinical 7:30-12 2nd Semester I will have 2 days of class,...

  19. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    jillebean replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    First thing will be a vacation for the family! The kids haven't gotten to go on a REAL vacation since they were too little to remember!! Build a nice home Have a REAL savings account

  20. Cant retain informatin

    jillebean replied to mmcgahen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bless you!! I had all of that out of the way before I started, and nursing school is still tough!! Let us know what works for you...and best of

  21. Cant retain informatin

    jillebean replied to mmcgahen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How did you get into nursing school without A&P? I thought it was a pre-requisite FOR nursing school. Anyway, I have the same problem retaining info, actually mine is more of a concentration...

  22. Looking to buy lab supplies to practice at home

    jillebean replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I also had to purchase a kit from school. $102 for everything I needed to practice, and it came in a duffle bag. I just assumed every school did

  23. Concentration Issues!!

    jillebean posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was diagnosed with ADD a few years ago, but have been functioning without meds up until now. I'm halfway through my first semester. I have an appointment to get my meds next Saturday. My problem is...

  24. Nursing school students problem.is it racism???

    jillebean replied to finegirl's topic in General Students

    You are not there to make friends. Do your work, and dont' worry what everyone else thinks. Everybody feels excluded at some point, whether they are "minority" or

  25. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    jillebean replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will owe about 30K when I graduate. But I'm not working, and use my loans to help with bills, so it's worth