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    Guys, this is difficult.

    Skips replied to Skips's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only had two, I think. Maybe one. I can't recall now! I did the Pearson Vue "trick" and it wouldn't let me register, so hopefully I passed. (: The wait
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    NCLEX-RN "select all that apply"

    Skips replied to Kllowe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had the same situation! I was sure that I failed because it was so hard. SATA questions were my ultimate weakness during nursing school. This helped a lot relieve my anxiety of waiting! Thank
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    Where to start when you don't have experience.

    Skips replied to chio0719's topic in Nursing Career

    Start where you get a job. (: Some new grads start in the ICU, but I do like the idea of learning tasks and time management before jumping into a specialty with a huge learning curve. It takes about...
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    Skips replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Omaha, Nebraska Graduated August 2, 2014 Still yet to take NCLEX Applied to about 50 jobs total between two major hospital systems in the city I live Have BLS Got job mid-July, before
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    Clarkson College - BSN program

    Skips posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all. I am wondering what experiences (good or bad) that Clarkson College has to offer. I am thinking of attending this school, and I haven't heard any personal experiences. Thanks in advance!...
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    Skips replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I was
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    I'M A JUNIOR!!!

    Skips replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    CONGRATS!!!!
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    I'M A JUNIOR!!!

    Skips posted a topic in General Students

    Oh, man. It feels so good to finally be a little over halfway done! I'm a junior as of this semester (summer semester)!!! (: Where is everybody at now? Isn't this exciting...we're getting closer to...
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    How many of you are in your 20's?

    Skips replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 23 years old, married, and I have a 4-year-old. It's busy being in nursing school. There's no reason to be scared. You will have your instructors and fellow students around to help you out. Trust...
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    Class of 2014

    Skips replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Almost! I graduate in August of 2014. So I have a little over a year left. I'm not too excited yet...too much work left to do! lol Oh, and I'm in my 3rd year of a BSN
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    nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

    Skips replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

    CNA work IS nursing work! And we are expected to do all nursing cares (even basic ones) at clinical with our
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    Can't afford nursing school

    Skips replied to zhightower's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, that is not really a good reason to go into so much debt. Do yourself a favor and have patience in order to save money in the long run. Your impatience is too
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    Honest answers, please

    Skips posted a topic in General Students

    So, I'm desperately trying to get into Sigma Theta Tau. People are not chosen until they are juniors, and it's during the summer when they send out invitations. Well...I'm going to be a junior during...
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    Issues with another student

    Skips replied to EaglesWings21's topic in General Students

    Yes, please say something to her. If you don't, you will continue to be angry and it will come out in weird ways toward her. (I am currently going through this with one of my classmates). If you are...
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    Not sure this environment is for me

    Skips replied to tailsspin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you for being humble and very professional with your response. It really speaks more about your character and behavior than you can type about. I'm sorry you're going through that type of...
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    Summer semester

    Skips replied to zoe92's topic in General Students

    Yes, I am taking summer courses. I am taking 13 credit hours total. I'm taking: mental health theory & clinical, statistics, and population health 3. I am a little nervous. I've never taken summer...
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    NURS 1100 & 1101

    Skips replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    Yeah, whatever everybody else said, too. 'cause I forgot a lot of what we covered. It was a ton of
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    I have to share this with all of you!

    Skips replied to vicky82's topic in General Students

    Congraaaaats!
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    Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    Skips replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    Superpowers + Parenting: you're doing it
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    Is there anyone out there that feels this way?

    Skips replied to adraorien's topic in General Students

    All I'm going to say is: ATI doesn't lie. Those tests are hard. To me, anyway. Good luck with everything. I'm sure you'll do well! (: Be happy and proud of yourself that nursing school was enjoyable...
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    Not sure this environment is for me

    Skips replied to tailsspin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm going to play devil's advocate here and ask you about your behavior. Are you seeking out learning opportunities? Are you turning in your paperwork on time? Are you volunteering to do procedures...
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    NURS 1100 & 1101

    Skips replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    Well gosh, fundamentals was a long time ago. We learned the basics. vital signs - performing and assessing caring for Foleys, inserting them, taking them out wet to dry dressing and wound assessment...
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    Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    Skips replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    I did not have a newborn or twins (wow), but I did have a 3 year old when I started nursing school. I can tell you right now that having a 3 year old is not easy during nursing school. He's four now,...
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    Physical Exam required for Nursing program....questions!

    Skips replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    Oh, it's definitely not that invasive. You're fine.
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    Nursing Diagnosis

    Skips replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tait described it perfectly. Nursing diagnoses and care plans are all about teaching how to "think like a nurse". Think about the nursing process. A nursing diagnosis is directly related to your...