shay&lynn ASN, RN

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    3.9 GPA, cant pass Nursing school tests!???

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

    gotta :redbeathe the nursing tests!! i would suggest meeting with your instructor [if you haven't] to see what you missed and the rationale behind the right answer. also, remember to use the abc's and...
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    I got a scholarship!

    shay&lynn replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    congrats on the
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    Starting Nursing Program on MONDAY!!!

    shay&lynn replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in General Students

    first off - congrats! as for words of advice, make sure you stay on top of your readings and be prepared to study hard! best of luck - keep us
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    Giving shots and IV for the first time

    shay&lynn replied to Tbaby15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i just finished my first semester of RN school ... IV initiation and shots were on the list! the thought of giving a shot was a bit scary at first. i always wondered, what would happen if i gave a...
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    How is Nursing school?

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

    What is a typical day like in nursing school? -BUSY! at least at my school! in my first semester, i took 3 land classes and 1 online class...mind you i have a 1+ hr commute to and from school ... the...
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    Kaplan, Lippincott & Saunders ... oh my!

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

    I never thought of that! I mean, I do study groups, but about buying and sharing! Thanks for that
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    Kaplan, Lippincott & Saunders ... oh my!

    shay&lynn posted a topic in General Students

    Looking for suggestions ... good books to purchase to do practice questions - NCLEX style. There are SO MANY OUT THERE! What has worked for
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    New Iphone/Ipad App

    shay&lynn replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    >JustBreathe- YOU ROCK!! Lol. I got it!!
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    Is anyone else required to get STNA certification before beginning BSN?

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

    very well put! our college is just starting this for the incoming Fall of 12 RN students. reason? they want students to come in knowing the basics, as stated above, ambulating, bathing, feeding,...
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    when does the math come in

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

    Lol. Third post today to someone who hates Math! I see a trend! I just finished my first semester of RN school, we had Math in the second half of the semester [16 week semester]. I would check, but my...
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    New Iphone/Ipad App

    shay&lynn replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i love the app as well [iPhone] ... just one question, wondering if anyone else is having the same issue ... my phone shows that i have 12 notifications ... when i go to the app, i can't see where the...
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    Should I still pursue Nursing as a career even if I'm not excellent in math?

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

    Should I still pursue Nursing as a career even if I'm not excellent in math? YES!! math must not be anyone's friend! i just responded to another post made by someone who also struggles with math....
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    I failed.

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

    CONGRATULATIONS!! that is awesome!! i am so glad that you decided to push on!! i just had the same thing happen to me this semester...it wasn't in a & p, it was in my nursing fundamentals...
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    Down in the Dumps.

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

    congratulations on your acceptance!! let me say that i like you, am also terrible at math!! math and i don't get along !! i have had issues ever since the 5th grade. i also started taking chem in HS...
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    Is taking Intro To Pharmacology online a bad idea?

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

    i just finished taking pharm in a class room setting. i 100% agree with IndyElmer, you need to take into consideration what type of learner you are... also, do you have the discipline to sit down and...
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    Pre student

    shay&lynn replied to Teresa_7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi there!! first off, welcome and congrats!! like you, i will be 32 this coming july...i just recently finished my first semester of RN school!! what classes are you taking this fall if you don't mind...
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    Got the JOB!

    shay&lynn replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations!! keep us posted as to how it
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    Kaplan, Lippincott & Saunders ... oh my!

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

    thank you so much for all of your replies! i will be sure to check out the davis's med/surg success books...i have never heard of them! thanks
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    Did anyone think that A&P II was an easier course than A&P I?

    shay&lynn replied to Ev1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulations!
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    I feel incompetent

    shay&lynn replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    you just gave yourself the best advice and didn't even see it ... ! "Has anybody else ever felt incompetent when learning these skills?" -notice the word that i put in bold! you are learning! it is...
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    CNA while in school

    shay&lynn replied to jm08168's topic in General Students

    i work as an stna [state tested nurses aide] and have for the past year and a half. i have found it very beneficial! you not only get that one on one with your residents, but you can see some pretty...
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    Are there any nursing schools that accept another school's credits?

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

    https://www.transfer.org/uselect/login.htm hopefully this website will answer your questions.
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    Driving distance to nursing program

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

    my commute is about 1 hr and 10 mins one way...i started at my college in the spring of 2011 and was going on sunday's only, taking a pre-req. in the fall of 2011, i was going on monday/wednesday and...
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    A and P over 7 weeks during summer

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

    summer sessions are always tight, meaning that you have what is normally a 16 week course that is compacted into 8 weeks... [that is the way it is at my school]... you will definitely have to buckle...
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    Help! I'm so confused...

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

    Plus, my trusted friend asks me if I really want to clean diapers for living? Is that too simple? nursing is NOT all about cleaning diapers! shaking my head... first and foremost, it is OK TO BE A 45...