JenforRN

I think they do. On the units I've had rotations, generally half of them report off and go for ~45 minutes, then the other half goes. I can't think of a situation when a nurse was called back from the break room, generally the nurses on the ward handle whatever needs to be done. They also get 1/2 hour breaks at 9am and then a dinner break around 5pm. I've had classmates get in trouble for not taking breaks - the instructors saw it as a bad habit to compensate for poor organization skills since we only have 2-3 patients.

I want a bunny (okay, not really, they seem like a lot of work). Vacation for my parents, a new computer for dad, and a nice bag for mom. I will save whatever is left, and future paychecks, b/c I haven't been deprived of anything in nursing school (thank you thank you thank you mom and dad!!)

I don't think I've ever had a teacher make us bring a book to school (except once when a teacher wanted to go through the drug guide with us in term 1 to point out some important bits). I haven't had clinical instructors ask me to bring textbooks either - there are books on the unit/the computers. I'm going into 3rd year btw. My backpack only has a clipboard, pencil bag, water, and my lunch. My laptop too if a class is really boring (but lately I have been getting by with my cellphone).

No breast exams! LOL We had models set up on a table. When we were tested on the apical pulse, my partner (randomly chosen) was allowed to place and hold the stethoscope while I listened. You might have to lift up your shirt so your partner can hear lung sounds, do an abdominal assessment, etc. When my class was learning these things, we just did it out in the open, but you could definitely pull the curtains around a bed for privacy (that's what they're there for!). =)

Well, no.. The one who resurrected this thread did so by calling previous posters out on their "abuse" and wanted to put her child on benzos for immunizations.

1. ipod touch 2. perfect health I start nursing school next January!

Congratulations on passing! I love happy endings. =)

coachpooh: that was really helpful! Quick question: did you do all the courses that could be transfer credit-ed before your first nursing school term?

Woohoo!!! A new job and a sparkly butterfly in one day!!!

I considered applying to 3 (the closest ones to where I live). I ended up only applying to two, with the application done for the third one, when I was accepted for my first choice. =)

My school looks at high school transcripts too (in addition to university transcripts).

Special programs only available to Dell computers? What?? My dream laptop is only $2300.

I'm told it's like getting a lobotomy. So, peaceful and not-too-painful.

I feel that way about movie stars. Or, B-list stars that are on the covers of tabloids a lot.

Your courseload is like what incoming 1st years at my school do. It was fine for me and everyone else I knew from my classes.