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How many hours do you have to work? Im going to be honest and let ya know that work was what dropped my fellow students like flies. Our program said to work 8 hrs a week at the most and MANY people did not follow that warning and were out. We have a tough program though. What I did to make it was quit life as I knew it. Everything was on hold and I threw myself into my books. People thought I was crazy for how much I studied. When there was something fun to do the night before a test I passed on doing it. Go into the semester hard. Most who failed out started weak and were struggling to bring their grades to passing for the rest of the semester. And I do agree With Mrs Priss. Turn to God. Prayer for a clear mind, understanding of my topics, and the will to make it through helped me very much. Good luck and enjoy the ride. its not so bad when ya look back.

I suggest you do not try to get a head start on anything. More than likely anything you read will not go completely with what they teach you in school. Every book is different. Every test is specific to your books. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Even when I got my 1st semester books there was no making heads or tails out of it. They will teach you what you need to know. JMO. Good luck with everything.

I flat out REFUSED to give pearsonvue anothe red cent of my money. Did the trick and it WORKED!!! Good pop up and passed. Never paid them. Tested Saturday, did trick when I got home, said I passed, call BON today (Wednesday) and was ACTIVE! Worked for my husband and a few friends as well! It works!

Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences.

So what has been the most incredible thing you have seen in your clinicals so far? I asked tthis in the nursing forum and decided to ask it here too because I am sure us students have already seen some pretty amazing stuff! I have to say that I already have a huge one for my most amazing book. I got to witness the harvesting of corneas for transplant. It was an unexpected thing and it was simply amazing. I was honored and humbled to be able to be in the room while this donor was giving sight to someone in their death.

So what has been the most incredible thing you have seen in your nursing career? That one moment that has never left you. I know each nurse probably has 100s of them so share one or a few please.... Im still a student, but I have to say that I already have a huge one for my most amazing book. I got to witness the harvesting of corneas for transplant. It was an unexpected thing and it was simply amazing. I was honored and humbled to be able to be in the room while this donor was giving sight to someone in their death.

Its called aaddiction.... Be lucky you have not first hand experienced it. Maybe do a little reasearch into it, and you might understand.. I dont believe anyone starts an addiction by stealing meds fromPTs. Its a long road to get to that point. I am not defending addicts, but I have seen the process many, many times. Do you think these people just decide one day to take meds from the elderly? Theey usually have used up all other means to get their drugs and that is what they end up resorting to... Horrid? yes, but also very sad as well.....

I should have known that. My message boarding skills are a bit rusty. Its been a long time since I have actively participated on a board. Used to be able to spot a troll from a mile away. Saw the name on a few more threads last night and kinda figured it out. Thanks for the heads up Esme12....

I understand what you are saying to a point, but who isnt a little freaked out at thinking about their first death as a nurse. I know I sure as hell am. I dont care if someone is 100 or 1 day it still freaks me out to think about dealing with it yet I know I will have to at some point and I will do jsut fine. I believe its the families reaction that will get to me. Im emotional. i cant help it. (my life is an emotional health risk!! hahaha) I dont believe emotions make people less than in the nursing aspect. (i know you did not ever say that just sayin) I believe having compassion and feelings are great things for nurses to have. Anyway Im kind of babbling because its so late. With all due respect to you johnnyBeGood! :)

I am just starting my clinicals in my first year of nursing school and was asking my clinical instructor the same questions the other day. Her response was that is ok to feel emotion, it is ok to shed some tears with the pts. family in these situations, we just have to be there to support them and not fall apart. Just asking this question seems to me like you are a very kind person and will do great supporting the family. There really isnt much in the way of total support you can give really. I think just being kind and compassionate to their situation will be what you need to do. The thought scares the hell out of me. You will be fine though. If you need to have a tearfest at home after this situation. We are just human and things hurt us as well. johnnyDOGOod the death of an infant is not a natural process. It is a sad situation and to feel compassion and and have emotion about it is the natural process (or about any death). As a new grad it would be something that I would be worried about also. I believe compassion and empathy are very strong traits for a nurse to have. OP you will deal with it in a perfect way. Dont ever lose your compassion. Good luck with this situation you will face. May it make you a stronger nurse....

I think its appropriate. I would wait until after the semester is over to do it, but I think it is nice to show your appreciation. :)

dizzylizzy just keep going. Im in my first nine weeks and can only imagine how you feel. I am already tired from studying. Just look at how close you are. 9 weeks! 2 months! You can do it! Just push yourself. Its like running. When you are close to the end, you are tired but you must push yourself to cross the finishline!! Go Lizzy go!!!!! Woot woot!! :anpom:

I got mine done at medisave.com. I obught it through them but I know you can send one in and they can ingrave it for a small fee....

I had mine engraved... Its so cute. It has a little peace sign, a heart and a smilie face with my name.... The engraving is small and doesnt stick out at all but I will know its mine... I got a different color than most also. I hate fitting in! haha

How awesome! Its a huge step and one you wont regret! Im excited for you!!!! Thank you for your service to our country :anpom: and good luck in everything you do.