Certifiable BSN, RN

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    Is a laptop handy in nursing school?

    Certifiable replied to Cristina417's topic in General Students

    I take all my notes on my laptop!!! I recently had a 3 week break from my laptop because the screen wasn't working (first glitch in 3yrs of use) and I felt like someone had cut off my arm. GET A...
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    Introducing dorkus maximus

    Certifiable replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    be still my beating
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    Im here to complain. you can too:)

    Certifiable replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I actually don't mind the 5am wake up... it's later in the day that I have problems with- specifically at 1pm. My brain just stops. Say what? I hate the unfair
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    Feeling incompetent...need advice

    Certifiable replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Students

    I am really bad at BP's... and in the hospital and community setting- they're all
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    Bed bath assessment

    Certifiable replied to peteypablo's topic in General Students

    Well, nothing official... but I think it's a good thing to notice symetry, skin turgor, skin dryness, colour, pain, sores,
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    nursing student opinions .. need a pick me up!

    Certifiable replied to katiebry1031's topic in General Students

    Let me start by saying I was there, hell- I am still there! I'm in a 4yr uni degree, hardest to get into in my country and definatly the one with the most demands. For the first two years I managed...
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    What happens when we ACTUALLY listen to our clients.

    Certifiable replied to BrigidG's topic in General Students

    Thanks for posting this, I sometimes feel that the discussion board is full of negativity and despair... It's always nice when someone says something
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    not feeling well & exam # 2 on monday

    Certifiable replied to zoey88's topic in General Students

    Do not attempt to study while having a fever, just stay in bed, drink a lot, catch up on some tv. When you are better--- CRAM! I had a bunch of strange symptoms that ended up with xrays, ekg and pain...
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    Failed drug calculations quiz, need some encouragement...

    Certifiable replied to Katie803's topic in General Students

    You really do have quite a lot on your mind- more than the average student I mean. In my calculations test we need to pass at 100%--- smallest mistake and it's a fail. I failed twice, but on the last...
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    Exam Study Techniques!

    Certifiable replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    All I can say is....
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    HELP...I don't feel like I'm retaining any information...

    Certifiable replied to MarciaBrady's topic in General Students

    DRAW! Sometimes rereading the same paragraph a gazillion times just doesn't work... I find that if I draw out the process (a/p, pharm, fundamental, etc') I can grasp it much easier. Songs that you...
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    Know your limitations!!!!!

    Certifiable replied to ladside's topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm going into my 3rd year out of 4 of my BSN and I think I understood MOST of what you were talking about. What I don't understand is how being a Med-surg RN means that you don't deal with...
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    What is your "NS new year's resolution"?

    Certifiable posted a topic in General Students

    This year I've decided to stop cramming for tests... I know that it is easier said than done, but i'm sick and tired of hearing terms and thinking "hmmm, why does that sound familiar?"--- NO MORE! I'm...
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    How long did it take you to get into a program?

    Certifiable replied to willowita's topic in General Students

    Applied to one university, was
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    Going into your 3rd year? what do you have to say?

    Certifiable posted a topic in General Students

    So you've survived 2 gruelling years and are going into you 3rd? me too! Things I've learned about myself: I deal with death better then I thought I would, I have patience for sick people but not so...
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    How do you stay focused while reading?

    Certifiable replied to Thujone's topic in General Students

    I draw a lot... sometimes I feel that putting verbal into visual helps me learn and concentrate better. Sometimes taking a really cheesy song and substituting the lyrics for the study material can...
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    Rate your professors!!!

    Certifiable replied to RangeinPlace's topic in General Students

    Some teachers ask those questions so as to see who actually read the book, and not just read cliff notes or something. My mum said she once had a teacher ask what was on the cover of the
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    How did nursing school effect your health?

    Certifiable replied to RangeinPlace's topic in General Students

    I put on a little weight, that can only be lost by exercise (I eat well usually). But there is NO time... so none of my clothes fit me, and I despise shopping, let alone having to go and buy the next...
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    What are you carrying all your books in?

    Certifiable replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    I don't. My books stay at home were they belong! I have a backpack for my laptop, food,
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    Hello, Looking for Anatomy and Physiology study guides/note cards?

    Certifiable replied to WKredz5's topic in General Students

    Here's a site that has flash cards according to subject. (beware, students wrote these cards... use them only after you've read the material first!)
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    Not Enough Clinical Experience

    Certifiable replied to b33again's topic in General Students

    I'm giving this post a *bump*--- I think it's really important! I hear so often on Allnurses about students who say they do so much, it sounds like they are performing open heart surgery single handed...
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    what procedures would you like to see?

    Certifiable replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    I would LOVE to see a heart transplant.... but I don't think that there is much standing room when that happens :) So far I've seen a CABG and a Liver
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    New NS, What's your first "nursing shoe" gonna be?

    Certifiable replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Going into my 3rd year here. We were told we needed plain white shoes... and since i couldn't find any that were plain white and not overpriced, i borrowed my sisters plain flat nikes (she bought...
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    time to relax

    Certifiable replied to butterfly134's topic in General Students

    I'd go swimming, shopping and vegge out infront of the
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    how long does it take your profs to grade?

    Certifiable replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    university policy is withing 2 weeks... only rarely does it take