1southernstudent

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  1. thinking about nursing school

    Oh yeah....one last thing. Get every possible core class out of the way before you get to the nursing classes to make life a whole lot easier. Trust me on that
  2. thinking about nursing school

    If you add another child you could be me (I'm in my last year..woohoo!!!). It all really depends on how badly you want to a nurse. There will be things to give up for a time. The studying can be...
  3. Is everything computerised where you work?

    I too am a student and just wanted to add that all of the hospitals I've done clinicals in are on computers in varying degrees. But it is always a good idea to be knowlegable in the "old fashioned"...
  4. Bevill State - Fall 2011

    Hang in there. We found out mid to late June so maybe soon. I remember how hard it was to wait and how exciting it was when I finally got a packet (and my daughter as well....so glad they came the...
  5. Bevill State - Fall 2011

    I'm at the Fayette campus. You should probably know something by the end of June-early July. Good
  6. Bevill State - Fall 2011

    I'm a current student...to which campus did you
  7. Advise for upcoming clinical

    Be on time. Be prepared. Be willing to jump in and try your
  8. Personal info was shared -HIPPA violation?

    Not only is it a HIPPA violation it could also be dangerous...you know nothing about this person or what they actually intended. The elderly are often targets of all sorts of scams. Report it!...
  9. How did you celebrate your nursing school acceptance letter?

    Jumped up and down, screamed and hugged my daughter (she got hers the same day I got mine). Then promptly burst into thankful
  10. Will hospitals hire new grad RN's who are over 40?

    You're looking at age as being a negative. In some ways it's a positive. You are bringing more life experince to the table, you are probably past having more children, are probably settled in your...
  11. Nope, I didn't get a CNA and I am half way done with my
  12. Overwhelmed....will it always be like this?

    I'm currently a student and yes it's going to be just like that from now on. But as someone above said it will get easier and faster as you get into it. Once you get more knowlege of the processes...
  13. Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    Faith makes all things possible...not
  14. How hard is the 3rd semester of nursing school?

    Our third semester was maternal/child which has been the easiest and my favorite so
  15. Does your nursing school/hospital provide scrubs/uniforms?

    We purchase ours through the school. One white set, one blue set, one lab coat and 3 school
  16. nurse scholarship in exchange for set employment

    I say go for it. Even if you hate the job......you will have a job in hand when you graduate, it's only 2 years which will fly by quickly and when the 2 years is done you will have the experience to...
  17. Studying for anatomy finals? How about an online study group?

    LOL...I was taught that one but they weren't touching
  18. Issue with nursing classmate

    Find a new study
  19. What would you do?

    What you saw was very upsetting I'm sure. It isn't fair to study hard and then see someone cheat their way through. But it will really come down to your word against his. If the teacher didn't see...
  20. Am I setting myself up for failure?

    I took A&P II in a mini term last summer before I started nursing classes. It was kick butt hard since you cover so much in a short time. Being married and a mom of 4 with everyone out of school...
  21. 1st year down and 1 more to go!!!!

    Woohoo!!! I'm right there with you. Passed my final today so I am officially considered a senior. We are half way
  22. Studying for finals is anyone else with me?

    Yep, Thurs is a comprehensive final. It was supposed to be today but the tornados coming through last week kinda messed up the
  23. Studying Issues

    Try doing it in small bites...read 15 min then break and make some note cards on what you just read and then repeat til your done. Record your lectures if possible and listen to them as you drive....
  24. First ever clinical THIS FRIDAY...advice ?!?!

    Be on time. Be friendly whether you feel like it or not. Be patient with the residents and fellow students. Be appreciative of the nurses and CNA's who are willing to teach you. Be willing to...