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  1. do you think the maryann hogan series are helpful?

    mangopeach replied to katiebry1031's topic in General Students

    Yes I have found them very helpful. My preference is Saunders though. Especially for Med

  2. Should I be concerned?

    mangopeach posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a bit bummed right now & wanted to get some advice from you experienced psych nurses. I had my Psych final today & I'm so disappointed that I barely passed the final exam. I still got a B...

  3. 2.0 Science gpa (anat, physio and micro) but 3.3 gpa overall

    mangopeach replied to HopelesswanbeRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know you said finances are an issue but I think you would be better off retaking the sciences. Is it possible to take the sciences at a 4 yr uni? That way you would not have the max credit issue...

  4. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    mangopeach replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I'm going into my FINAL semester in January!!!! - I think that's something worth celebrating. Of course I'll be even happier when I'm finished in May but to come this far is

  5. GPC Spring 2012

    mangopeach replied to sreed73's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I use my nurse pak bag as my book bag. Got all excited before school started & bought a rolling book bag but didn't need it. I don't bring my text books to school. You will need a big binder for...

  6. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    mangopeach replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    3 for 3!!!! - Go me, Go me, YYYYYaaaaaYYYY! Had 3 ATI exits this semester, Peds,OB,Psych & made Level 3 on all of

  7. GPC Spring 2012

    mangopeach replied to sreed73's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't know if you can sit for the CNA exam, but you really don't need to for many of the hospitals. You can work as a patient care tech after your first or 2nd semester depending on the hospital's...

  8. Second Degree Nursing Students

    mangopeach replied to Imani919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is my 2nd degree. Most of the people in my class are career changers. For some this is their 3rd degree. As far as GPA to get into the school you want to, I advise you to revisit that. Most...

  9. What is a Psych-Tech?

    mangopeach replied to AllieRat's topic in General Students

    I'm in GA. I don't know about other hospitals in GA,but at my clinical site, only RNs & LPNs gave

  10. What is a Psych-Tech?

    mangopeach replied to AllieRat's topic in General Students

    Please don't go into your psych rotation being scared. I just completed my psych rotation & it was the best by far. I learned so much. I already knew I wanted to be a psych nurse and this just...

  11. Equipment needed for School

    mangopeach replied to number8's topic in General Students

    Small stud earrings. We can only wear small studs to clinicals An assortment of hair thingies, - hair must be up and off your shoulders for clinicals Also Saunders 5th Edition!!! The Success Series...

  12. Failing, and it'sall my fault

    mangopeach replied to Ayala's topic in General Students

    Hugs to you Ayala, I used to think checkoffs would do me in. The anxiety I had was insane. We are allowed 3 attempts. Fail the final attempt & you are done. Funny enough, it was being pushed to...

  13. ATI DVD help

    mangopeach replied to shadowness's topic in General Students

    Call the ATI customer service # & see if they can help. Did you get the DVDs with your books? We didn't so we didn't have access to the videos since you need a code to access the videos online....

  14. posting grades

    mangopeach replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    It varies each semester with the different instructors. Exam grades are usually posted within 1- 2 days, except final exams. Papers/Projects take longer, usually about a week-10 days. This semester...

  15. Passing NCLEX versus teaching students nursing skills...which is your school?

    mangopeach replied to kayak133's topic in General Students

    Wow, read to you out of a book?? Yikes! - We had videos but they were in addition to an instructor demonstrating the skill. We always had open lab time & instructors were always available during...

  16. Am I making a mistake by enrolling in an ADN program?

    mangopeach replied to jacky8168's topic in General Students

    You can always bridge & its never a waste of time to get an education & obtain skills. Will you have a harder time finding a job? No one knows. Maybe. Maybe not. Sometimes people make it seem...

  17. Have you ever been paralyzed by fear?

    mangopeach replied to LegalQuiltMom's topic in General Students

    Your feelings are completely normal. Many new nursing students have the same fears. I celebrated my acceptance for a minute then doubts set in. Don't let fear get the best of you. In time you will...

  18. NCLEX prep dilemma

    mangopeach replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    I don't graduate till May but this has been on my mind as well. Since 2nd semester I've been using Saunders so my plan was to continue to use it and get the LaCharity book and do as many questions...

  19. A "dating female students in your class" post

    mangopeach replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have a few rules about dating - co-workers,neighbors,classmates are off limits. (and I wonder why I'm still single? LOL). I'd just rather be safe than sorry. Would hate for a nasty break up &...

  20. Is every nursing program the same way?

    mangopeach replied to daystarmike's topic in General Students

    I'm in 3rd semester, & I've seen more people fail out this semester than the previous semesters- This semester we did OB,Peds & Psych. I can't confirm it but the "grapevine" said 11 people...

  21. Tell Me About Your Final Semester of Nursing School

    mangopeach replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Next semester will be my last. Advanced Med Surg. I've already been warned by my friend that is a semester ahead of me, that this one will be the most intense. Most of the students in their final...

  22. has anyone ever missed/skipped clinical?

    mangopeach replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Nope. It would be more trouble than its worth. If you miss a clinical day, you have to make it up, otherwise you fail clinical if you have not met the required hours. Although not always possible,...

  23. Med Surg....UGH

    mangopeach replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    Once you understand how to study for med surg, it really is not that bad. Along with Saunders, I would also recommend The Manual of Medical Surgical Nursing. Its a fantastic little book that really...

  24. How did you choose your specialty??

    mangopeach replied to mitral's topic in General Students

    I'm in my 3rd semester so I haven't officially chosen yet but I know I want to be a Psych nurse. I chose this specialty because I am passionate about mental health issues. I have a close family member...

  25. Did you find Med-Surg class much harder than fundamentals?

    mangopeach replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Yeah, we only lost 1 person in Med Surg, but 5 people failed PEDS. I don't think it was so much the content, the questions were a lot more ambiguous than any of my other classes. Interestingly though,...