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  1. What do you wear under scrubs?

    ambitiousBSN replied to granolatrees's topic in General Students

    I've always worn tank tops under my scrubs and plan to do the same in nursing school. Our scrubs will have a zipper, so I'll definitely be doing the same since the awful thought of a patient unzipping...

  2. Anyone working on "Extra Goals"?

    ambitiousBSN replied to RNinthemaking15's topic in General Students

    I'm working on losing weight so that I can get in better shape for nursing school and clinical. There's nothing worse than trying to educate a patient about the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise...

  3. Books question: new v old edition?

    ambitiousBSN replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    No problem! :-) Saunders is really good- it's broken down into sections, so I have a feeling it will really come in handy for first semester, and definitely beyond! I always hear about nursing exams...

  4. Books question: new v old edition?

    ambitiousBSN replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    Oh, and HESI is a nursing school entrance exam. There should be a study guide for the test as well. I took the TEAS and I had a study guide, so you should be able to buy a guide tailored specifically...

  5. Books question: new v old edition?

    ambitiousBSN replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    That's exactly what I did! :-) I bought the current edition back at the beginning of 2013 to use as a study guide throughout the first semester, but will definitely be buying the new version in...

  6. How much work in RN school?

    ambitiousBSN replied to chacha82's topic in General Students

    I currently work full time, but the hospital I work at has a special program for nursing students that allow them to work part time (while earning their full time benefits and salary) while going to...

  7. Is it too late to find a backup plan school?

    ambitiousBSN replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure about NY, but most nursing schools have a specific application cycle (and deadline), and have already accepted their new nursing students. If they're anything like the schools here, there...

  8. Laptop or paper/pen notes in class?

    ambitiousBSN replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

    I'll be using both my laptop, iPad, and pen/paper. I'm typing outlines for chapters this summer- we had required reading for the summer before we start, so if they actually get lectured or reviewed,...

  9. Facebook: Should I Just Give in and Join?

    ambitiousBSN replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Students

    My nursing class currently does not have a Facebook group. We begin in the fall, and from what I've heard, the SON will be creating our group page. I only study with and discuss material with certain...

  10. Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    ambitiousBSN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I leave on a cruise to the western Caribbean two days after finals for my first semester of nursing school. Perfect ending,

  11. Just took my first A&P test

    ambitiousBSN replied to findingme02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's wonderful! Good job, but keep the same study habits and you'll continue to do well!

  12. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

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

    (Science) GPA at acceptance: 3.0 Cumulative GPA at acceptance: 3.5 Current GPA going into nursing program:

  13. Stalking the email, the mailbox, the mail truck, the college website

    ambitiousBSN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Haha, like the book in Harry

  14. Older Nursing Students

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

    I know I'm not necessarily classified as an "older student," as I am only 30, but compared to the girls in my program (I attend a Women's College), I am. The way I look at it is the fact you are in...

  15. Stalking the email, the mailbox, the mail truck, the college website

    ambitiousBSN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    LOL! This sounds like my Funds book- 1600+ pages and it weighs, according to Amazon, 8

  16. Money for nursing school?!

    ambitiousBSN replied to bonniekate89's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! :-) I'm also starting this fall in my school's BSN program. If you have the time to do so, I'd recommend training to get a patient care technician (CNA) position at a local hospital...

  17. I hate microbiology!!!! :-(

    ambitiousBSN replied to RNinthemaking15's topic in General Students

    I loved Micro! I agree with another comment though- once you get past the DNA material, it's enjoyable and fairly easy. I had to take a Genetics course designed specifically for nursing students, and...

  18. Help! Can they take my acceptance back?

    ambitiousBSN replied to chacha82's topic in General Students

    Nursing committees are pretty thorough with their review process, so I would think you'd be okay. If it was an issue, they probably would have given you provisional acceptance with contingency upon...

  19. Class of 2015

    ambitiousBSN replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Have you tried looking into urgent care centers? Sometimes they take patients for physicals, at least the ones near me do. It's worth a try!

  20. Class of 2015

    ambitiousBSN replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Perhaps you could get your physical (and vaccines/titers) done and then once you get your paperwork, you can take it to your doctor and he/she fill in the necessary lines pertaining to your h&p....

  21. Making friends during nursing school / losing friends?

    ambitiousBSN replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    Ah, a fellow Baltimore nursing student! I'm starting nursing school in the fall as well at Notre Dame of Maryland. Feel free to add me to keep in contact- maybe we can help each other with questions...

  22. Stalking the email, the mailbox, the mail truck, the college website

    ambitiousBSN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Yes. Then it gives you the price. Mine was $102 for the background, drug test, and place to upload my

  23. Stalking the email, the mailbox, the mail truck, the college website

    ambitiousBSN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Wow! I really hope they give you an extension for your documents and such. Usually nursing schools have their orientation in June, so maybe it's coming! It's unfortunate that they'll be providing you...

  24. Stalking the email, the mailbox, the mail truck, the college website

    ambitiousBSN replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Good idea on getting started with your shots. Do you have your CPR certification? If not, that's also something you're definitely going to need. Are your books not posted on your bookstore's website...

  25. Tuition Assistance (aka Contract?)

    ambitiousBSN replied to green34's topic in General Students

    I'm using tuition assistance as well for the same reason. I work at a major institution and I'm confident that following earning my BSN that I will be placed on a unit. The contract stipulations...