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I have a panel interview this week for a peri-op 101 program. There will be 4 surgical dept managers holding the interviews. Two years ago, as a new grad, I interviewed and did not receive an offer. It was actually a blessing in disguise as the experiences and people met are invaluable! I am not a super loud, outgoing person, however I WILL speak up and advocate for my patients. OR nursing is something that I have always wanted to do. If I don't get chosen this time around, I will continue to apply until they are tired of seeing my name. Safety and attention to detail are huge priorities for me. How do I show them that I am a person they WANT in their ORs? Any tips or hints would be very appreciated!

Buy your books from an online store. Do a Google search with the ISBN number and look for the best price. I have gotten previous edition books for $8 instead of paying >$150 for the most current one. Look at your school's bulletin board or online message board for postings from upper classmen or those who have dropped out and are selling their supplies for cheap. Also my school's lab accepts donations of uniforms and sells them for $5 a piece. As far as the kids - Well all I can say is set up a schedule for studying/keep track of when assignments are due and go from there. Best of Luck to You!

That is awesome. She left a true legacy and found a way to live on.

Thanks Everyone for the replies! Sounds like we will be working on it soon. Happy New Year! Everyone be safe : )

I agree, Get organized! Stay organized (thats the hard part for me!) Keep track of assignments due. I keep a calendar with everything written down, including my reading assignments. Take things one sentence, concept, chapter at a time! Break it down into small bites. Enjoy the feeling of being a nursing student!

Actually meant to put this in the General Student Nurse section! Oh well...

Does your class have a facebook page? A few of us were discussing the possibility of starting one, but I thought I would get some outside input. I know there is the risk of someone sharing too much information. Do you think the ease of contacting everyone is worth the risks? Please weigh in! Thanks, Relysh

I am currently in the nursing program and we had orientation one week and registration the next. For the first semester they have to do your registration, after that it is up to you! Congratulations and Good Luck!

Hi, I am a former Veterinary Assistant (on the job training) of 10 years. I am currently in nursing school and I can say that my exposure to medications/terminology has helped quite a bit so far. I never claimed to be a 'nurse' in the vet world although if people asked I would say my job was "kind of like a doggy nurse'. In the doctors office where I work I would NEVER presume to tell people that I was a nurse. It really annoys me when someone does that! I have heard of vet techs letting people think that they are the Veterinarian. Why can't people just be who/what they are? I miss the animals... Relysh

I am taking two classes -Health Assesment - got an 86 and Pharmacology- got a 96! Next tests are in a couple weeks!

There should be a chart or explaination in your text book. However here is my explaination. This chart is borrowed from wikipedia by the way Active immunity requires something to initiate the response and is produced from the persons own immune system. For example an infection or vaccination. It can take a few days to be effective. Passive immunity is immunity passed on from another with no action required. For example from the mother through the umbilical cord or nursing. It can also come through transfusion of fluids. It is effective immediately. This is just off the top of my head and it has been awhile since micro so always double check! Good luck to you! Relysh

I think your plan sounds very doable. Good for you for paying off your debt! I would put back as much as possible in the next year, just in case something comes up. I know that my costs during the summer before nursing school started where a bit more then expected (shots, uniform, supplies etc...). I am in a part time evening program and work 40 hours a week so, no financial aid for me either. Good Luck, Relysh

I start on the 23rd! One more week. The summer seems to have flown by, yet it seemed next week would never come. I think we all have the same butterflys going on right now! Its nice to not be the only one. Next week we are sure to have a ton of posts about the first day! Good luck everyone : )

Love this one. When patients ask me about it I will try to say it for them....but usually end up with "The scope that goes down your throat" . Oh and by the way its: Esophagoduodenoscopy (I had to check.) Relysh

I went with Amazon. Most purchases qualify for free shipping and get to you faster then they estimate. I saved a ton of money, they came to me and all my books are brand spanking new (meaning they have codes and extras included) Good luck to you! Relysh

taylorxteddy- are you going to the registration page? it should have an option to choose state and city. at some point you can also choose your school if they offer the test. there is a help button on the site as well, maybe you need to ask the experts : ) good luck to you. relysh

Not a problem. Good Luck!

Hi, I believe the website is atitesting.com, my school had a link to it on the nursing page of their site. Hope that helps Relysh

I bought a pair of all white New Balance shoes to start with. They have always worked well in the past for being on my feet 12 + hours. We are not allowed shox, sketchers or crocs in my program and I can't quite afford the actual 'nursing' shoes right now.

I have the same quesion on my physical form. I am also not entirely comfortable with this as a requirement, but I can see some of the reasoning behind it. and really its not like they are going to have all the instructors sitting in a circle reading these forms saying "SHe takes WHAT?! or He has THAT?" But still....

I Love, love, love study/office supplies! Always thought I was wierd. I like to use Pilot G2 0.7 for my notes. I try not to go to stores like Staples too often, it is hard to get me back out! I can look for hours...well, at least 30 minutes. lol. They make me happy too. :redbeathe

There was a lot of hard work that went into these. Thank you for sharing! I start pharm in August and I will add these into my study aides. Good job, Relysh

:rolleyes:Ack! Ihave tried to post a reply 3 times!!! I a soooo ready to get this show on the road! I have vaccs except for Hep B done, TB tests done, Uniform - check, Shoes- got today. Need next Hep B, physical/lab work, books,equipment (steth, bp cuff, penlight, nurse pak) and to finish CPR course. ummm, I think thats it! Remind me if I have forgotten anything! So in a word- Yes- I am ready and excited! Hey, do you need the nurse pak the first semester? probably. Does the stetthascope need to be double tubing? they didn't say....

Well I survived! jk They went over a little bit about everything. Found out when we do background check, drug test, what to bring to first day of class. What CPR class to take, that our syllabus also can double as a pillow or back rest ( it is huge and thick!!) That we can not wear long sleeves!?! and I swear I always freeze to death so that should be fun! What to expect during registration and some tips on how to suceed= use multiple sources, study groups, befriend the smart people! etc.... Congrats to all who are starting this year! and thanks for the welcome. I know the "new" will wearoff soon, but for now I am going to enjoy it! Can't wait to get started/Can't wait to be done!!! Relysh!

3 hours and counting until it begins! LOL. I think that mine will only be about 2 hours long, but there is also a day for registration next week that is probably another 2 hours or so. Just ready for some real information on what to expect! Relysh;)