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tkm2005

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  1. Feeling very overwhelmed, please help!

    tkm2005 replied to rock&run's topic in General Students

    I hate to bring bad news but... NURSING SCHOOL = NO LIFE! :) It's a sacrifice you have to make for a rewarding career. I am starting my second semester August 16th and I'm already reading and taking...

  2. Nursing school pins?

    tkm2005 replied to ForeverLearner2010's topic in General Students

    That is a beautiful way to honor your grandmother! I think you should use her pin, no matter the negativity you are receiving from your peers. The pin you wear won't stop you from graduating!

  3. How to organize you work as a new nursing student

    tkm2005 replied to sdupont4931's topic in General Students

    I use binders and dividers. One binder for each class, seperated into each unit, seperated into "notes", "powerpoints", "handouts", etc. I also write on the outside of each binder what is contained...

  4. How to prepare for the second year of nursing school: learning Peds and MedSurg 2

    tkm2005 replied to 808SN's topic in General Students

    Psych was my easiest rotation yet! I got a 99.75% on the 2nd exam!!!! It's a fun rotation, you'll love it!!

  5. How to prepare for the second year of nursing school: learning Peds and MedSurg 2

    tkm2005 replied to 808SN's topic in General Students

    Well, since I am going to be a nurse, not a doctor, I focuse on the Nursing process for each disease I'm studying. You don't have to know every little detail of the disease you are dealing with, you...

  6. How to prepare for the second year of nursing school: learning Peds and MedSurg 2

    tkm2005 replied to 808SN's topic in General Students

    I am also entering my second year of nursing school and will graduate in 2012! Can't wait. I am preparing for Maternity/Peds/MedSurg 2, by reading EARLY!!!! There are 24 chapters in our Maternity...

  7. ADN students, how much do you study?

    tkm2005 replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    outside of class and clinical, on average, how many hours per day or week do you study? for med-surg...i studied 9-10 hours on mondays (because we got out of class at 11:30 a.m.). tuesdays were...

  8. No sick adults please.....can I still be a nurse?

    tkm2005 replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    Being a nurse means caring about all of your patients equally. If "sick adults" gross you out, you should find another profession. I don't mean to sound harsh, but you are going to deal with A LOT...

  9. 2nd day of clinicals & I feel like an idiot...help me gain some confidence!

    tkm2005 replied to pecanpies's topic in General Students

    Good Lord, it's your 2nd day and probably one of your first injections. Give yourself a break. This might have been the first time you felt like an idiot but it definitely won't be the

  10. Tell me about using your iPad for school

    tkm2005 replied to studentsara's topic in General Students

    I have one and take it to school, to play games. Note taking is so fast paced I don't have time to take them on the iPad, it's too hard to type on. Some of the med-apps are cool, I mainly use my...

  11. Internet access for clinicals...will I need I-phone?

    tkm2005 replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    You will mainly be working on your care plan at home, not during clinical. I wouldn't spend the money just so you won't be the only one "left in the dark". You'll have your paper books, they are...

  12. Fundies is killing me

    tkm2005 replied to wannabmidwife's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals is like kindergarten compared to Med-Surg. It doesn't get easier, try to figure out your "problem" before you get to med-surg or you will never make it out alive. I don't want to be a...

  13. Recommended books to get a head start before nursing school?

    tkm2005 replied to ariferb's topic in General Students

    There is no sense in trying to get a "head start", as soon as you read something, your instructors will tell you something different... then you'll just be confused and frustrated. Listen to...

  14. Possible to get straight A's in nursing school?

    tkm2005 replied to kaiasunshine's topic in General Students

    It is possible, but don't make that your main focus. If you do the stress will drive you crazy and you may even fail! Work hard and make the best grades possible, but don't get down on yourself if...

  15. School -- Over it.

    tkm2005 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Students

    Think of how far you've already come. Think of the poor people on waiting lists who so badly want to be where you are. And lastly, think of how bad it would SUCK to fail out and have to start

  16. Starting 1st semester of nursing in the fall, advice please!

    tkm2005 replied to Nikki819's topic in General Students

    Buy a bunch of highlighters, and enjoy your free time! Clean your house, visit with your family, watch your favorite TV shows, WASTE TIME! When your program starts in the fall, you won't be able to...

  17. How long for test grades?

    tkm2005 replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    We have to wait a WHOLE ENTIRE WEEK to get our tests back! Consider yourselfs

  18. Withdraw from nursing 1 or stay in?

    tkm2005 replied to jy8686's topic in General Students

    Stick your head in your books and don't come out until after finals!! :) You can most definitely do this! Good

  19. psych help!!!

    tkm2005 replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    P.S. Remember, not all "psych" patients are housed on the "psych floor". Psychotic patients with other medical conditions are all over the hospital. You've dealt with some before, I'm sure, you just...

  20. psych help!!!

    tkm2005 replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    I, like you, was terrified of psych. Next week is my last week of clinical and I'm beyond sad that it is over. The psych patients are people too, a little different, but they all have hearts and...

  21. On the verge of being dropped from the program

    tkm2005 replied to vampymegs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I write down rationales on my exam of why I know my answers are wrong, or why I know they are right. That helps eliminate any question I might have. Of course if I don't know an answer, I most...

  22. Starting nursing program in fall...lots of questions

    tkm2005 replied to hopefulnrsgstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Best advice for your program, enjoy your free time. Visit with your friends and family, clean your house really good, and do some reading for fun. Once your program starts, there will be no time for...

  23. Has anyone taken CNA class while taking 3 prerequsite's?

    tkm2005 replied to ncbutterfly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA class is a joke. Anybody with an ounce of common sense can do it! I say go for it! I wouldn't put it off another year if I didn't have

  24. Who else is starting their 2nd semester tomorrow..

    tkm2005 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I go back tomorrow too! I'm kind of excited to get back into my routine, but I'm not ready for all the reading, exams, skills check off & care plans! Ugh! Ahh well, another semester down...

  25. What is harder A&P or Micro?

    tkm2005 replied to aubreyeve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I thought A&P were definitely harder. I didn't even buy the book in Micro and I passed with a B. This is probably going to be difference of opinion! English 101 is probably going to be really...