shay&lynn ASN, RN

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    Summer Patho Class

    shay&lynn replied to lionhearted's topic in General Students

    Hi there! I am taking Patho as well, class starts on Monday! I feel your pain...this is normally a 16 week course packed into 8! I already checked out the syllabus...we have an exam every...
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    pathophysiology summer 2012

    shay&lynn replied to Camwill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Essay! Yuck! I start on Monday...exam every
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    What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    shay&lynn replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I know a first paycheck won't cover this...but I am getting a new car! I just finished my 1st semester a month ago. I have a 1+hr commute to and from school...my car broke down THREE times in 16...
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    Just had my first hospital clinical day

    shay&lynn replied to ivikatasha's topic in General Students

    I ❤your post
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    Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    shay&lynn replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    not.done.yet couldn't have said it better. I volunteered at a hospital in the pre-op holding area. I did a lot of different things such as clean, bring beds out, put together paper packets and got...
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    Hello, are any CNA's out there?

    shay&lynn replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    -I am from Ohio too!! Where at in Ohio if I may
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    What should you review over the summer going into a nursing program?

    shay&lynn replied to PostLikeHakeem's topic in General Students

    I can't agree more with FORTHELOVEOF!!! and malenurse23.....:) Relax and enjoy your
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    Did you have to brush your classmates teeth?

    shay&lynn replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

    We didn't do that in school...we had to assist if needed in the clinical setting. This is something I learned in STNA
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    Is a laptop handy in nursing school?

    shay&lynn replied to Cristina417's topic in General Students

    I use a laptop, not at school...at home to download notes and print off before class. I also use it to look things up that I might not understand (I love YouTube). I also sometimes type up my own...
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    Is taking 4 classes in the summer too much?

    shay&lynn replied to stagha's topic in General Students

    Not knowing you and your study habits I can not say...but for me? A big no!!! I took Pharm in 15 weeks and sometimes that was rough! I am only taking Patho this summer (8 week course) and know its...
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    Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    shay&lynn replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 31 years old and I am going into my second semester! You're never to old to
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    How RUDE can you be??

    shay&lynn replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Crossing my fingers 'Maggie' isn't my nurse...let alone my families nurse
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    Anyone using ATI?

    shay&lynn replied to EbonyQueen's topic in General Students

    I just finished first semester...we use ATI for Fundamentals, we are given a level based on our score which then equals a percentage (grade). This was 10% of our grade. We also used it for our Pharm...
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    Preparation for nursing school..

    shay&lynn replied to sevenmethod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have seen a lot of these same questions :) I would suggest doing a search on AN to see if you can find some answers. Like you, I started back in 09, but started my actual RN classes this Spring!...
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    3 Months until NS starts.. What should i be doing!

    shay&lynn replied to niqua8604's topic in General Students

    R &
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    Getting a C in Nursing

    shay&lynn replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    Nolander- Hang in there! My fundamentals class was 5 credit hrs...it consisted of 50 mins of lecture, 2 hrs and 50 mins of lab and 8 hrs of clinical time a week. You can pick up your GPA! Good luck...
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    Fundamentals/basic nursing practicum 1

    shay&lynn replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Wow! Your fundamentals class was way diff then mine! We were giving meds and shots! Doing IVs as
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    Part time job

    shay&lynn replied to omaragg's topic in General Students

    Every place is different. I would start looking at places to see what's out there and then get a hd of them to see what they offer. Also, is this just for the summer? If so, I suggest volunteering....
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    Fundamentals/basic nursing practicum 1

    shay&lynn replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I am not sure what it is, but recommend checking out your schools 'description' of the course to see what all it entails. My fundamentals class was pretty easy from the get go, but as we progressed,...
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    What am I doing wrong when studying??

    shay&lynn replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Kaysmom8- How did your test go
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    Made it Through My First Semester in NS

    shay&lynn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Thanks! Best of luck to you as well
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    Made it Through My First Semester in NS

    shay&lynn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    Hey! I just finished Drug Calc, Nursing Concepts, Nursing Skills (fundamentals) and Pharm. I am taking Patho this summer and then Adult Health I (Med/Surg) in the fall. I will graduate in December of...
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    Getting a C in Nursing

    shay&lynn replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    To some, a C is devastating, especially when coming into the program when your used to getting A's. I saw a thread started by someone who got a C first semester for a 9 credit hr class, mind you this...
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    My worst fear come true.

    shay&lynn replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    I was scrolling thru threads here on AN and found yours...I am glad that I took the time to read it! While I was reading posts from December, I kept wondering where you are at now. Low and behold, I...
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    Made it Through My First Semester in NS

    shay&lynn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    I feel ya! I just finished first semester a week ago, talk about grueling! Adding into this thread for some input for 2nd