Sorry to misunderstand your post... (I replied while I was supposed to studying and it was very late here). But anyway, I wish you the best of luck and totally understand that you would not want to...
What about attending a community college? You said that you are attending a 4 year university... a lot of times community colleges are cheaper. For instance, in OH, we have a 4 year university that...
You worked hard for you BSN and deserve to be recognized as so on your nametag. I definately do not think it is snobbish. My husband always says that "My wife is nursing school," and I say...
katebean04 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing
My dad always told me when I was looking for a job, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." He also said to always come prepared and to never show up on an interview without a pen. As a pre-nursing...
I test myself on flash cards outloud... I also have a two almost three year old that likes to repeat everything I say. My toddler is hard to understand at times but she can perfectly repeat some of...
My daughter sits on my lap and points to a body part and wants me to name the bones. She loves to repeat them and know what they are called. She says "Tell me the baby bones." By the time we are done...
Thanks Merky, It is nice to know that I can have someone to talk to about this while going through nursing school. I would also like to hear about your expiriences along the way. I try and forget...
If I were in your situation I would talk to the counslers at your school- or another school of interest to see what your options are. I hope things go well for you and good
The person (in my family) tries to make everyone and anyone throw a pitty party for her, all the time- health related or not. We used to think about "the boy who cried wolf," and what if this time it...
Wow, zoo keeper. What a way to explain the need for tough skin. You have a way with words, and your stories truly touched me. I always worry (as a nurse to be) about letting things at work- stay at...
I agree with MJ, your schooling expirience will show your children what hard work and determination is all about. You have made it this far, try taking a different teacher. (I have been checking my...
If there is a website that accompanies the book- utilize it. There will be practice tests, diagrams etc. Make flash cards, make flash cards, make flashcards! Quiz yourself on the flash cards, if you...
I definately agree with Moogie. It could most definately be jitters. At least you have recognized that you have low patience levels with certain people and certain situations. This gives you the...
I think you are at an awesome start, you have realized your weaknesses- (if you want to change your major.) Those are the areas that you will want to spend more time on. My major at first, was human...
FIrst of all, congratulations on being accepted into nursing school.I think that study groups can be good and bad. I am still doing my prereqs and found it more helpful to exchange phone numbers with...
katebean04 replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing
Follow your gut instincts. I am 1 year into my pre-requisites for the RN program for my school and I have two little girls. It is the hardest thing for me to leave my little girls and go to classes as...