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  1. Paying for Nursing School: ADVICE PLEASE!

    1southernstudent replied to clayj89's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Also check for scholarships at the school you are going to

  2. The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    1southernstudent replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    We didn't have any hidden expenses. They gave us a breakdown of pretty much everything it would take and an estimate of the cost in the packet we received to file for admission and so far it's been...

  3. Getting all pre and co reqs done before nursing program

    1southernstudent replied to rys22's topic in General Students

    Finished mine before I started nursing school. There were only a couple that required completion beforehand but it makes it so much easier when you can just worry about the nursing classes and all...

  4. OB--When it's good it's good and when it's not...it's heartbreaking.

    1southernstudent replied to linzjane88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I couldn't make it through reading this without crying. I'd have been a

  5. Very Discouraging

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

    Can you do any of the classes online? It may give you a little more flexibility. You can choose when to do your school work and can work around kids/work schedules. Just don't get discouraged and...

  6. Please for the love of God.............

    1southernstudent replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    Oh my....I just put ER down as one of my preceptorship requests. LOL What have I gotten myself into?! Guess I'll get to experience lots of interesting things if I get my

  7. Do patients

    1southernstudent replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a smoker. Not in favor of smoking. That said....smoking is still a legal item to be purchased by adults of legal age. If that is the case it really isn't anyone business if nurses smoke,...

  8. Suggestions for supplies :)

    1southernstudent replied to JulieVN:)'s topic in General Students

    All of the above is great advice. The only thing I use besides those are binder rings (rings in various sizes that open and close, you can get them in the office supply section). I hole punch my...

  9. Taking 6 months off nursing...right after graduation?

    1southernstudent replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    You only get to live your life once. If you don't make this move will you always look back and go "I wish"? What's the worse that can happen? It may take a while to get a job or it may not. Go for...

  10. Do/did you enjoy Nursing School? Or hate it?

    1southernstudent replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

    I'm in my 4th semester (out of 5) and I love it. It's been hard as heck and about as rough as a roller coaster but I have enjoye the ride! Can't wait to get

  11. So I got my second rejection letter. But actually got in.

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

    Go talk to the nursing advisors. See if there is time for you to take the compass again before school starts. If there is then get to studying math. Go to the library and check out a math review...

  12. Will my disability stop my dreams of being a nurse???

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

    You lived with this your whole life and managed to do well. Will it be easy? Maybe not, but that shouldn't stop you. Find ways to compensate. Carry a pair of needle nose plyers in your scrub...

  13. Stuck on a nursing dx for Rh Neg pregnant mother

    1southernstudent replied to wondermama's topic in General Students

    Well I lived it several times with the last being very upseting since I had developed the antibodies and couldn't get the rhogam. Think about what it means to be RH-.....the risk isn't so much to the...

  14. I didn't get into any BSN programs, but I got into the ADN programs...am I stupid?

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

    I guess I don't have an answer for you. After all I'm just a dumb community college student.

  15. 72 days left. How to stay motivated?

    1southernstudent replied to peanut2011's topic in General Students

    That fact that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train about to run your butt over should be motivation enough!! You're just tired, I know it's been a long tough road. Hang in...

  16. Microbiology without Chem?

    1southernstudent replied to bmh1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never had chemistry not even in high school. Made an A. Very little chemistry involved. You'll be

  17. How do I file Sexual Harassment against a Dr

    1southernstudent replied to RNdiva505's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would also start keeping a diary of every inapropriate comment or touch you experience. Not only of those he does to you but those you actually witness him doing to others. Keep very detailed...

  18. Clinical Vent

    1southernstudent replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    Wow! I'm surprised they didn't make that clear in your orientation. That is usually the way it's done. As you progress and get a little more experience you'll get a little more freedom. When you...

  19. Going shopping for school supplies tomorrow

    1southernstudent replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I can so relate but.... if your starting nursing school you may need more than 1

  20. Nursing Book Bundle

    1southernstudent replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    There are a couple of different ways to save money. It just takes some research. Rent/borrow/buy used especially if you only need them for one semester. Our book store sells just the cd's if they...

  21. The Made Incredibly Easy books

    1southernstudent replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    I only have one ...NCLEX-RN Questions and Answers made Incredibly Easy but I really like it. I use it before each test to practice. It's just questions and the rationales broken down into sytems and...

  22. Surgery this morning- prayers if you can spare!

    1southernstudent replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    God is good!! Glad you are doing so

  23. Stocking up before nursing program starts

    1southernstudent replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, DVR your favorite show so that you can take a break when you feel overwhelmed. A crockpot (I have 4 kids so it is a true lifesaver for me!)and some good quick recipes for when you feel "brain...

  24. debating whether or not to start the nursing school process

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

    I'm doing the ADN route since it is quicker and cheaper, then the plan is to get a job with an employer who will help pay for me to get my BSN. Either route....start with the basics and get any and...

  25. Moms to small children that are in nursing school?

    1southernstudent replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    If you wait for life to be perfect for either of those things they will never happen. Go for it. Will it be hectic?...yep Will it be hard?....kick butt hard. Can you make it work....yes if you want it...