StudentNrseMcFarland

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1. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology - how hard

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Students

   I just finished both this semester in an accelerated course and I think it depends upon your program. I know you wanted to hear positive experiences, but....I have a strong science background and...

2. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   If you want to be a rock star, go on tour, not to nursing

3. Is making friends in school important?

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to CourtneyLR's topic in General Students

   I'm an older, second degree, non-traditional student and went in with the attitude that I didn't need friends, even though I'm alone and far away from my family and friends and boyfriend. I don't...

4. Apothecary Measurements

   StudentNrseMcFarland posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm working through Math for Nurses and have totally stalled on apothecary measurements (dram, grain, minim, etc.) It's preventing me from going forward. Can anyone provide some insight on how much...

5. BSN vs. a different degree then accelerated BSN

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to winterlights08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Rookie, I'm starting my second degree soon, and, in an ABSN, unless you hit the cap in your first degree, you *should still be* eligible for a combo of some federal unsubsidized/subsidized loans at a...

6. Will my fear affect my becoming a nurse

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to fhunurse2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have a similar problem- but not with blood, with shots & needles. I cannot stand to have myself poked or prodded in any way, shape or form (or any member of my family). My grandmother was in...

7. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

   I hate to keep bumping this up by thanking you all when there are other hot topics, but thank you so much for your support & advice. :redbeathe It's been refreshing to read all of your...

8. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

   Thanks again to you all for all of your perspectives- on loans, job prospects, attitude, goals. I was able to take a couple of days and think & reflect about your advice, and advice from other...

9. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

   StudentNrseMcFarland replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   As someone who considers herself an "older" student at 31, I have to say you are all a great inspiration to me! It makes me tremendously happy to see all that everyone on this site has...

10. Nervous about A&P I

    StudentNrseMcFarland replied to dminto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished A&P nearly three years ago and begin school soon, so I'm brushing up on my own and I know how you feel. Depending on your professor, A&P can be just memorization, memorization,...

11. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    StudentNrseMcFarland replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement. And I really appreciate your honesty, ThatGuy & CrunchRN. All industries are experiencing a downturn right now, including my current...

12. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    StudentNrseMcFarland posted a topic in General Students

    I haven't been able to post much recently, but lurk when I have the chance. Today, I scheduled a lot of my school-required medical tests and appointments and was excited to start the day because, as...

13. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    StudentNrseMcFarland replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your perspectives/input! You're absolutely right- it could be a hoax. It's definitely an interesting issue as everyone becomes more and more attached to cell

14. Advice on writing nursing school entrance resume?

    StudentNrseMcFarland replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you applying to a second degree BSN or an accelerated BSN program? If so, and they don't ask for a high school transcript it wouldn't hurt you to add it, IMHO. If it's similar to your undergrad...

15. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    StudentNrseMcFarland posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about something I just stumbled across, but don't wish to start a heated argument- or attack this nurse- just gain some perspective. I follow a D-list (not Kathy Griffin) "celebrity" on...