RN9742

RN9742

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  1. How do you keep your shoes white?!

    RN9742 replied to mdm063's topic in General Students

    Honestly after a year of nursing school (3 clinical rotations) my shoes are still pretty white. All leather and such. If I got something on them, I wiped it off as soon as I could. Plus I only wear...

  2. HRSA Nurse Corps Pros/Cons

    RN9742 replied to binggrad's topic in General Students

    I think part of this depends on the area you live in as die whether it hampers your job opportunities. I know where I live, a large majority of the area is underserved, and most jobs I would apply to...

  3. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

    RN9742 replied to driven2012's topic in General Students

    According to the FAQ's recipients will be notified in August if they are selected. Those who get denied should be notified by the end of September. I am guessing the reason those who are denied get...

  4. Advice needed on live birth and c-section

    RN9742 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    Depending on your clinical situation for OB, you may not even get the opportunity to see a birth natural or c-section. I know the mothers were given a choice at our site, and many times they would...

  5. Mommy and Student

    RN9742 replied to sarahb13's topic in General Students

    I'm a mom to 4 kiddos, after my first semester I apologized to my kids for missing out on some of their activities and not always being there... Mommy Guilt! You know how they replied - by asking me...

  6. Has anybody been re hired after beig fired by the same hospital?

    RN9742 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nursing Career

    Contact the facility's Human Resources department/person. They should be able to tell you if you are eligible for re-hire or not. Did they mention anything about you not being re-hired when they fired...

  7. To read ahead or not.....

    RN9742 replied to loveSBK's topic in General Students

    Unless you know what the reading assignments will be, reading ahead may be counterproductive. I say this because in my fundamentals class we jumped around in the textbook a lot, and did not just start...

  8. Financial issue!

    RN9742 replied to gonzalal's topic in General Students

    I know several people in my cohort that work full time jobs, maintain their grades, as well as their homes and families. It is possible, although it requires a lot of sacrifice. If you have filled out...

  9. Mental illness in Nursing school.

    RN9742 replied to 2LMNOP's topic in General Students

    I've struggled with depression for years, and I currently take medication for ADD as well. I know many other students have mental health problems as well. Nothing to feel guilty about, especially if...

  10. Longest summer... Ever!

    RN9742 replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with the others, enjoy your summer! I just finished my first of two years of my ADN program and so grateful for this time to spend with family and friends! I know my classmates who...

  11. Taking Micro alongside nursing courses..

    RN9742 replied to Chanduh's topic in General Students

    I took Micro with my first semester courses, and made it alive, it was a lot of work, but not so

  12. Nusing School computer

    RN9742 replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

  13. HRSA/Nurse Corps Scholarship is now OPEN!

    RN9742 replied to conursetobe's topic in General Students

  14. Nusing School computer

    RN9742 replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    I have an iPad, which I absolutely love for day to day school. However it is limited, there are some resources I cannot utilize on it, that are required for my courses. I have also had a few...

  15. ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

    RN9742 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    This is not universally true, the majority of the programs I am looking into will take recent ADN students, even if they have not sat for NCLEX and

  16. ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

    RN9742 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I am torn and likely will not make the decision until after fall semester! (I graduate in the Spring) Part of me wants to get it done and over with, and another part of me wants a bit of a break. I...

  17. Financial Aid Appeal?

    RN9742 replied to evmarie's topic in General Students

    My road to my associates has been a long one, and I have this problem as well. Each semester I have to appeal, and a large majority of my credits are from years ago and do not apply towards my current...

  18. Scrub tops that don't show cleavage

    RN9742 replied to Ele123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just wear a white undershirt under my scrub

  19. Are there nursing schools under 2 year (NOT accelerated) in or around NC?

    RN9742 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Students

    I have no idea if a diploma program exist in your state, however that may be an option. Although for the most part those types are rare, usually run through a

  20. Bringing your books to Lecture of Lab

    RN9742 replied to rbunnybennett's topic in General Students

    I think it will depend on your program and how you take notes. I used my books during lecture because our instructors pulled lectures right out of the book, so I would highlight as they

  21. What is your favorite way to study?

    RN9742 replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    I try my darnedest to get through the reading prior to lecture, then I highlight and take notes in my book during lecture. I go back over the material prior to exams. I also utilize the aids we. Have...

  22. Any app suggestions for a new nursing student?

    RN9742 replied to Momofzra's topic in General Students

    I have a drug book, and medscape on my iPhone. But honestly they rarely get used since we are not allowed to have electronics on the floor of any kind. So before spending any money on apps, I would...

  23. Planning "My Space" for Nursing School

    RN9742 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I set up my desk in the bedroom, but I'll be honest - I get very little studying done at home! Even with my own space, the distractions are still here. I spend extra time at school after classes, and...

  24. Fundamrntals HESI

    RN9742 replied to Medic24's topic in General Students

    What did you do to prepare for the HESI? In our program the exams are not set up nclex style for the most part this semester (also fundamentals), so we have been encouraged to go through nclex style...

  25. Do you correct your professor?

    RN9742 posted a topic in General Students

    Without going into to much detail, today I found myself in a situation where my instructor was wrong. I spoke up to correct the wrongness. The biggest reason I knew they were wrong was because I have...