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  1. Do you make friends with others in your nursing program?

    Ginnym1981 replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    My cohort is very friendly and like many others, full of different age groups, life experiences and personalities. Sure there are a few people that cause me to occasionally roll my eyes but I love...

  2. Need help on SELECT ALL THAT APPLY QUESTIONS......

    Ginnym1981 replied to arlette1031's topic in General Students

    Someone once told me to read each of your selections as 'true' or 'false.' This helps me quite a bit. It's hard not to second guess yourself when you are checking so many (and some teachers will...

  3. One set of scrubs?

    Ginnym1981 replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    Okay Brillo....rather than pick apart your post like you have mine, I'll simply say that the OP asked for advice. I gave mine. You gave yours. I can see how my first post sounded like she HAD to get...

  4. how to read

    Ginnym1981 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your syllabi doesn't have key points or key concepts listed? Does your teacher not tell you what they are? If not, ask her/him...most of them don't bite and I guarantee others will have the same...

  5. One set of scrubs?

    Ginnym1981 replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    Did you read my whole reply? I stated that the reason was cleanliness. You shouldn't wear your scrubs more than once without washing them after giving pt care. I'm glad to hear that 1 set has...

  6. Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

    Ginnym1981 replied to patriotprincess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Starting my second year on September 24th and I'm not really sure what to expect as far as clinical goes (they tell us pretty much the first week of school so you HAVE to be FLEXIBLE with your...

  7. how to read

    Ginnym1981 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I skim the chapter but mostly focus on the tables and boxes. Then I focus on the power points and use the book to go over anything I don't really understand the "WHY?" of. Then I do as many NCLEX...

  8. One set of scrubs?

    Ginnym1981 replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    You could get by with one for awhile but eventually you will need a second (maybe even a third), so start saving those pennies and look for sales or maybe even used scrubs from craigslist or from...

  9. Organization and shoe question for new nursing student..

    Ginnym1981 replied to ko115's topic in General Students

    For shoes, get whatever are comfortable for YOU. Everyone's feet are different but you want something that remains comfortable for at least 12 hours. (I know some people add inserts to increase...

  10. Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    How's everyone doing with their Apps? I applied to MHCC, CCC, PCC and Linfield. It's my first year applying and I'm a nervous wreck!!! How long does it usually take to hear whether or not you got an...

  11. Preparing for your first sememster-things you DID/WISH you had done..

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in General Students

    I know everyone says to spend time with your loved ones so of course this is on my list....and I'm not really looking for pre-reading/pre-studying ideas although those are welcome. I'm talking about...

  12. Preparing for your first sememster-things you DID/WISH you had done..

    Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in General Students

    Yes these are great! Thank you!! And feel free to keep adding.....can never be TOO

  13. Adrenaline? How to keep it in check?

    Ginnym1981 replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Honestly, it sounds like you handled it just fine? Sounds like he was lucky to have you there to witness his fall. Good

  14. Save my Feet!

    Ginnym1981 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    2 words. Compression Socks. Ah-mazing difference!! (I even sleep in mine sometimes after a hard run-helps me heal

  15. Looking for $$ for school...

    Ginnym1981 replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Students

    Have you tried consulting your financial aid department? My school's scholarship packet is due in March so I have to wait until next year to apply for those but my nursing program has a special one...

  16. My Guide To Making The Grade And Maintaining Your Sanity

    Ginnym1981 replied to Tree525's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out! I'm printing this out to keep in my study area for when I'm feeling frustrated!

  17. What books have helped you?

    Ginnym1981 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    I'm cheap so I'm just throwing out what I'm going to do in hopes to maybe save others money. I plan on waiting until I get my books to buy special ones since I don't know exactly which ones are in...

  18. Tips (and thoughts) on getting a volunteer position while in school

    Ginnym1981 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm SO happy and estatic to have gotten into a nursing (ADN) program starting this fall but I literally have NO experience so I'm a bit nervous as well. (I have my cna license-but no working hours)....

  19. Did your Amazon Prime memberships expire?

    Ginnym1981 replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in General Students

    Wow this is neat but I just tried to sign up and they say my .edu address is invalid. (which it's not-I signed in to check) Anyone else have this

  20. Tips (and thoughts) on getting a volunteer position while in school

    Ginnym1981 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in General Students

    Thank you for all the tips and ideas! I'm hoping to find a day to volunteer starting asap and continuing it throughout the program-probably even after I graduate and I'm looking for a

  21. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    Ginnym1981 replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    Okay, you got me curious....what was your "accurate/non faulty" reasoning for becoming a

  22. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    Ginnym1981 replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    Very good question. (note I don't have a previous degree either so my post may not be valid to you) And I'm just starting nursing school this fall so I honestly, still ask myself this question often...

  23. Associates vs Bachelors Degree

    Ginnym1981 replied to ysin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree because it depends on where you live. Try to get inside information from your local hospitals and plan accordingly. Here in Oregon (Portland area) it IS true so I'm definitely getting my...

  24. Associates vs Bachelors Degree

    Ginnym1981 replied to ysin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Word on the street is that hospitals in Oregon (at least PDX area) will be requiring nurses with bsn's.... I'm sure other states will follow suite if they haven't already with all the

  25. OREGON Admissions process.. Help!

    Ginnym1981 replied to Miss_Wishful's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I had a 3.67 overall GPA (private schools) at the time of applications and about 3.8 pre req gpa (this is what the OCNE schools look at) my CNA (but no working hours, volunteer experience nor prior...