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  1. Some advice for a new Student Nurse!!!!

    1southernstudent replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!! One of the biggest factors for me has been organization. Get some good supplies.....you'll need to keep your notes for each class together, need to have a calendar to track assignments...

  2. CA new grad RN wants to volunteer in Alabama

    1southernstudent replied to NewGradRN10's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The best way to know before coming this way is to call the hospital in the area you wish to volunteer and ask. They are asking for help in Tuscaloosa (where I live) but I have no idea about issues...

  3. I almost had an unnecessary procedure performed

    1southernstudent replied to jschex6's topic in General Nursing

    It happens more than you think. It happened with my parents medications all the time. Their first names were similar and their initials were the same so the pharmacy would get them mixed up on a...

  4. Am I selfish for going back to school?

    1southernstudent replied to nancypants's topic in General Nursing

    The best gift you can give your children is a happy fulfilled mom. Yes, it'll be stressful and tough....isn't life that anyway? If you want it go for it. I did! I'm finishing my 2nd semester of...

  5. I made it!!!! I am a nursing Graduate!!!

    1southernstudent replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    Awesome!!!!

  6. Discouraged by friends.

    1southernstudent replied to CordaeP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You only get one opportunity to live your life.....do it without regrets!!! Go for it and start by finding a new friend. One step, one week, one test, one class, one semester at a time until you...

  7. What to do about summer?

    1southernstudent replied to battymom's topic in Alabama Nursing

    How about a high schooler or college student (some take the summer off). They would enjoy the extra money and you can usually work out a fair by the week price. My daughter has done it for several...

  8. ATI Testing? Why did I get a lower level?

    1southernstudent replied to Codjonaub's topic in General Students

    I have no answer but thought I'd share my first experience. We were told basically nothing about the test except..."You must make a level 1". If not then you remediate and take it again. So we end...

  9. How many semesters of nursing classes do you have?

    1southernstudent replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    5 semesters back to back without a

  10. ??? about Beville State Program

    1southernstudent replied to gearbanger's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Deadline for applications was April 1st and I got the the letter to take the Teas around the end of April, the test was middle (maybe end) of May and acceptance letters came out at the end of June....

  11. ??? about Beville State Program

    1southernstudent replied to gearbanger's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Call and ask, they are very friendly. I got a letter in the mail after I had submitted my application for the nursing program with the details on how to register for the

  12. Child Heath Teaching Project

    1southernstudent replied to lp0422's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did mine on handwashing and used the Glitterbug lotion. They loved

  13. Commute to nursing school?

    1southernstudent replied to bd22's topic in General Students

    The first semester we had class everyday. This semester we have class 2 days and clinical 2 days. Every school is different so try to find someone in that program. One thing to keep in mind is...

  14. Nursing Shoes

    1southernstudent replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Asked a bunch of the nurses i know and they all recommended the Sketchers Shape-Ups so that's what I got. They are really comfortable. Not exactly cute so I wear my pants a little long and you don't...

  15. Lament of the White Clinical Pants

    1southernstudent replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    Our uniform is all white. I look like a

  16. Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    1southernstudent replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised he didn't lose the leg. Can't wait to show that

  17. I've been accepted...now what?

    1southernstudent replied to VeggieLadie's topic in General Students

    Congrats!! I suggest you enjoy your time off...it's about to get incredibly busy. But here are my suggestions. Lifewise: Clean and organize your house...trust me on that one! Create a study space...

  18. Medical-Surgical Nursing Book

    1southernstudent replied to Ambitious-Girl's topic in General Students

    We are using the 6th edition "Iggy", here is the ISBN 978-1-4160-3762-0. The 6th is the

  19. My first clinical ever is next week..

    1southernstudent replied to courtney.2009's topic in General Nursing

    If the clinical instructor asks for a volunteer to do a procedure, jump in and go for it. It'll get easier and more comfortable as you go. Everyone is nervous the first few days. This is the...

  20. CHOCOLATE!!!! What would draw you into an optional HESI class?

    1southernstudent replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    I do love me some chocolate (especially dark) but it would be motivation enough for me to have some help passing an area where I was

  21. Is this a crazy plan? Re: pre-req's

    1southernstudent replied to kara_malia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Probably in miniterms. It's doable if you are focused and willing to work your butt off. I have a hubby who works long hours and 4 kids. If you want it bad enough you find a way to make it work....

  22. Nursing school and insurance

    1southernstudent replied to Bleanne00's topic in General Students

    Medical insurance is required for our school so most of mine were covered the ones that weren't were much cheaper at the local health

  23. Where Do You Study???

    1southernstudent replied to WandererRNBSN's topic in General Students

    For me I get the best study time early in the morning before everyone gets up. My brain is rested and coffee is available. No it isn't easy to crawl out of bed on a cold dark morning but I have four...

  24. Personal liability insurance why or why not?

    1southernstudent replied to blaze2510's topic in General Nursing

    I would say yes. You buy it for the same reason you buy insurance for your house, car, health, life, etc. You just never know what can

  25. ??? about Beville State Program

    1southernstudent replied to gearbanger's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Welcome! The TEAS V is a basic competency test given to get into the nursing program. Think ACT test, it's similar. Divided into subjects and tested one at a time. Each section is timed. Do an...