FineAgain

FineAgain

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  1. Does RN-BSN programs have more "old" people???

    FineAgain replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Uhhhh.... I like to think of myself as enjoyable. Certainly my friends in nursing school think I am. They think I am funny and smart and a good friend. And yes, I am "old" and they are not. I'm in a...

  2. Booted on a clinical failure. I have a chance to reenter, but should I?

    FineAgain replied to CeCeInMI's topic in General Students

    ADD actually makes me better. I function better with a million billion bajillion things to concentrate on. I do, however, keep a "brain" and update it, highlight the things I have done, etc. It is a...

  3. fluids & electrolytes...please help

    FineAgain replied to TKnTK's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dearest Grn Tea, More? YES please! I got it before but your way is better. Please move to Maine immediately and be my professor. Love,

  4. HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! MICROBIOLOGYw/LAB ONLINE FAST

    FineAgain replied to sdlane's topic in General Students

    CCC online is the best...but none of them are cheap. Good

  5. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    FineAgain replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    My clinical rotation on Med Surg was fantastic. My instructor had us go with a nurse for 12 hours and do everything she did. We did more in one 12 hours shift than the other groups did all semester....

  6. Anyone feel the same?!?!?

    FineAgain replied to clueless8133's topic in General Students

    Memorize, memorize, memorize your notes. Draw pictures until you understand the material, then memorize some

  7. What would you want?

    FineAgain replied to RN1488's topic in General Students

    I would like drug books, nclex study guides, care plan books...how

  8. Question for those already in nursing school

    FineAgain replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    It depends on whether you are doing an ADN or BSN, although you will do CNA type studies for both. In my area, after 1 year of an ADN program and 2 years of BSN, you can apply for a CNA license. My...

  9. treatment of student nurses on the floor

    FineAgain replied to teterichko123's topic in General Students

    Here is some input from someone who is both a nursing student as well as a nursing tech working on the floor. Unfortunately some nursing students ruin things for all of us. They act bored and...

  10. What to put in lunch box? Can't spoil on me in 4 hours.

    FineAgain replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Or throw it out like a certain charge nurse I know does..."well there was no name and date on it". Uh, yeah there

  11. CNA v. Nurse Tech

    FineAgain replied to gmjones05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They are the same thing where I work. I am a CNA but the position is called a nurse

  12. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    FineAgain replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    And...whatever you do, be nice to the unit secretary and the CNA's. They can make or break your clinical experience too! They are a wealth of knowledge so please don't act like you know so much more...

  13. Textbooks: Have you tried international editions?

    FineAgain replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    They are wonderful -- much cheaper and the same

  14. Biopsy and Ablation the week before school starts???

    FineAgain replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I think you will be fine. The discharge after an ablation is not blood it is much more serous...this is a burn after all, not a period. I had mine on Friday and went back to work (12 hour shift on...

  15. Becoming a nurse at 40?

    FineAgain replied to corinda's topic in General Students

    I'm 53 and a junior in a BSN program. Go for it, it is the best feeling ever. And those wonderful men and women I go to school with -- I am old enough to be their mother, but they never treat me as...

  16. Should I just forget it?

    FineAgain replied to propeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have worked in a hospital for over 10 years. Some of the best and most grounded nurses I work with are men. They are wonderful, caring people and I haven't thought of the stereotype in forever...

  17. Am I to old to complete this?

    FineAgain replied to Sandpit3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 51 and going for it. You will be such an asset to any facility having experience as an RT and being a nurse. Shoot for the stars. You are never too old to

  18. Taking the Hesi and Freaking out!!!!

    FineAgain replied to MsAshley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MsAshley! Good luck on Wednesday...please let us know how you do! Take deep breaths, don't be afraid to close your eyes and picture the answer...get lots of rest and eat a good breakfast before the...

  19. Online Microbiology course.....?

    FineAgain replied to paulaking1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished A&P1 and Chemistry online at Red Rocks Community College, through CCC Online. I am taking A&P2 and Psych this semester, and Micro in the summer. I love the classes, and...

  20. Online A&P course recommendations?

    FineAgain replied to Tilleycs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    P.S. Let me know if you need any help with ccc online. It can get a little confusing to navigate and I wish someone had helped

  21. Online A&P course recommendations?

    FineAgain replied to Tilleycs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Chemistry and A&P I online at CCC Online. I am registered for A&P II and Psych this semester, then planning on taking Micro this summer. It is a great way to get your credits but it...

  22. HESI questions that need answering!!

    FineAgain replied to bRooklyN88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally agree! I spent many long hours looking before I found this link. It was more help than anything else I had found, and it was free! I even bought the "Kimmel Guide", and it was pretty...

  23. Help with body cavities?

    FineAgain replied to nohika's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is a site that will help you practice. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072919329/student_view0/chapter1/labeling_exercises.html It will all make sense in time, I promise!

  24. HESI questions that need answering!!

    FineAgain replied to bRooklyN88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are more than welcome. Let me know if you have any more questions. I wish I had found this forum before I took

  25. HESI questions that need answering!!

    FineAgain replied to bRooklyN88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not find that book helpful at all. Use these links: http://caring4you.net/HESI_Study_Recommedations.pdf http://caring4you.net/HesiStudyGuide.pdf Everything you will need to know is covered in...