ambitiousBSN

ambitiousBSN

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  1. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    ambitiousBSN replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 30 last month and am finally starting nursing school in August. I'm married, but I do not have any children which I'm sure will make things a little easier to manage during the program....

  2. Opinion on your uniforms?

    ambitiousBSN replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Our scrubs are navy blue. I'm okay with the color- but our scrub tops zipper. And they don't fully zipper, they start like 2" from the bottom of the top and then zipper, ha. We also have polo shirts...

  3. FB page for your particular class

    ambitiousBSN replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

    We don't have a FB group yet, but our SON is apparently going to create one for us. I'm a little leery about this because of what others have previously mentioned. It's all good if it's used for a...

  4. Desperate Need For Study Skills. Help!

    ambitiousBSN replied to gisellev2012's topic in General Students

    I'm starting nursing school this fall, but we already have assigned chapters to read for Fundamentals before August. It's sad, but I use a variety of the options you listed in your poll. It really...

  5. Recommendations, please!

    ambitiousBSN replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    I haven't put either to use, yet, but these are required by my program: 1. Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2013 2. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 10th

  6. iPad Planner app?

    ambitiousBSN replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    I use this too! If you input each assignment and provide a grade for each, it'll calculate your GPA for that specific course- as well as an overall semester GPA depending on the amount of classes...

  7. How to Choose a Good Stethoscope

    ambitiousBSN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I chose based on the brand. I have both a Littmann Classic II, and now a Littmann Cardiology III as I head into nursing school in the fall. My first stethoscope was a regular dual-tubed steth, and...

  8. Homework on first day?

    ambitiousBSN replied to Summergrace's topic in General Students

    I've had many professors e-mail the class ahead of time with the syllabus and chapters to read just because there's so much to teach and learn. I'm starting nursing school in August, and we have nine...

  9. CNA & Nursing School

    ambitiousBSN replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

    Check with your state BON for specific information and requirements. Here, after the first semester, we are eligible for CNA. Good

  10. What do you take to clinicals?

    ambitiousBSN replied to i♥words's topic in General Students

    I always wonder if people ever stop to recall what those letters

  11. Books: new or used?

    ambitiousBSN replied to jeepgirl68's topic in General Students

    This! I don't want to be confused by someone else's handwritten notes and/or highlights. My thing is- how do I know if their information is correct? Regardless of buying new and/or like new, I still...

  12. Organizee/Planner

    ambitiousBSN replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    Paper, mainly! I swear by Erin Condren Life

  13. Am I kidding myself?

    ambitiousBSN replied to cjr2619's topic in General Students

    The nursing shortage has a lot to do with specific location/region. While it may be difficult for some nurses in a particular state to find a job, it may be much easier for you depending on your own...

  14. What is your school's grading scale like?

    ambitiousBSN replied to vc01ca's topic in General Students

    My school's grading scale is very similar- specifically in the Sciences. Some professors grade on the regular scale though. I'm not sure about our SON though, so I'll find out in the

  15. What do you take to clinicals?

    ambitiousBSN replied to i♥words's topic in General Students

    I'm with Aubgurl- when I worked in clinic, it became routine to have my steth around my neck. I now have a Littmann Cardiology III that is engraved as well, but I'm not too concerned about it growing...

  16. Just want to share the endless opptunities of nursing!!

    ambitiousBSN replied to jasilady's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!

  17. Difficulty taking manual BP readings. Help!!!

    ambitiousBSN replied to loveSBK's topic in General Students

    I agree- a good, quality steth is definitely key to manual BP readings! I first started with one of those dual-tubed steths, and then eventually got a Littmann, and there was such a difference in...

  18. Difficulty taking manual BP readings. Help!!!

    ambitiousBSN replied to loveSBK's topic in General Students

    The very first sound you hear is the systolic; and the very last sound you hear is the diastolic. I generally inflate the cuff to about 140ish, and if I immediately hear a sound, I'd re-inflate a...

  19. A little premature, but will we find a job after nursing school?

    ambitiousBSN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    I second this. If you can get in with any hospital that will help you with your tuition, chances are you will get hired after you finish your program. Also, check with your nursing program (and state...

  20. Books question: new v old edition?

    ambitiousBSN replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this suggestion! I'm all for supplemental materials! I also bought the Fundamentals Success book that was recommended somewhere on this

  21. Nursing Orientation...

    ambitiousBSN replied to rmariee's topic in General Students

    I think it would be a good idea! The thing a lot of people need to realize- even my own family and friends- is that a support system is going to be imperative to our success in nursing school. If...

  22. What helps the most in school?

    ambitiousBSN replied to KarenInCO's topic in General Students

    This. I'm attending the same school as Zoe, and I immediately jumped on the chance to transfer to the school when I heard about them beginning an entry-level program. Yes, we'll be the "inaugural"...

  23. Advice from a sad new grad

    ambitiousBSN replied to Lamjammcgee's topic in General Students

    Wonderful advice! I greatly appreciate it. I'm thinking about volunteering at the hospital I currently work at. I have experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, so I think that will work wonders...

  24. Class of 2015

    ambitiousBSN replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I second this! I also used eBay. We had a bundle of three books for our Foundations class that was going for $220+ at the bookstore, and I managed to cut it down to $170 for the three together by...

  25. Pre-Nursing student wondering what semester you should take the Teas V?

    ambitiousBSN replied to jnichox2's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    When I first took the TEAS, it was after I finished A&P II. Now, granted I only feel like I had a handful of A&P based questions on my version, but it at least helped that I went in with a...