Witty3RN

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  1. Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    Witty3RN replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    My class started with 200 of those 200 we have less than 80 left... Out of the 120 or so we had two drop out because nursing wasn't for them, the other 118 or so couldn't make the grades. We don't...

  2. UAMS vs. UCA at Conway

    Witty3RN replied to booklovinrn's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Conway and and I'm currently attending nursing school at UALR I will graduate next year May 2013 with ASN but will continue with online classes at UALR to get my BSN should take about a year...

  3. Help with 1st Care Plan

    Witty3RN replied to pinksapphire's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In our nursing school we are never allowed to use a medical diagnosis for a nursing diagnosis. I'm thinking something like impaired physical mobility related to surgical procedure. And some of the...

  4. Im here to complain. you can too:)

    Witty3RN replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I also hate getting up at 4:45 for clinicals two days a week --- I hate all the reading, care plans, and studying for test. I want to hang with my husband and kids and not worry about school. I want...

  5. Anyone else apply(ing) for UALR Nursing program starting in Fall 2012?

    Witty3RN replied to ParkerNICUangel's topic in General Nursing

    I do think UALR has a payment plan program but I would call the financial aid department for details. I would also apply for financial aid and pell grants. I'm married with three children and have...

  6. Anyone else apply(ing) for UALR Nursing program starting in Fall 2012?

    Witty3RN replied to ParkerNICUangel's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of the 3 hour summer class is around $750.00 but you will also need to calculate the cost of your book, skills kit, course guide, stethoscope and blood pressure

  7. Anyone else apply(ing) for UALR Nursing program starting in Fall 2012?

    Witty3RN replied to ParkerNICUangel's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you both!!! If you have any questions please let me

  8. Failing Med-Surg!! What Should I do?

    Witty3RN replied to tep186's topic in General Students

    Practice NCLEX style questions that are related to the material you are testing. Sometimes I study and think I know the material and then I quiz myself and realize that I'm confused in some areas or...

  9. Reality of Nursing skool

    Witty3RN replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in General Students

    I know that you have heard other people say this but it does get easier even though the material gets harder. I didn't have a problem in Nursing Fundmentals but thought Med Surg I was very difficult...

  10. Anyone else apply(ing) for UALR Nursing program starting in Fall 2012?

    Witty3RN replied to ParkerNICUangel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in the UALR nursing programs. Good Luck guys, I'm sure you all will make

  11. Grade Inflation in Nursing School

    Witty3RN replied to Rhapsody86's topic in General Students

    I have to say that I'm shocked after I read the Op's post, I must go to a really tough school. I can't imagine our instructors curving grades (or throwing out questions) just to increase the overall...

  12. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    Witty3RN replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    1. Learned to prepare for lecture as if you are studying for a test. 2. Practice NCLEX style questions over the content your are studying. Lippincott has a great med surg app for iphone. 3. Never...

  13. Am I the only one???

    Witty3RN replied to clucito01's topic in General Students

    I totally agree.. I enjoy nursing school but I have to tell you going to nursing school, working, and taking care of 3 kids leaves me exhausted. So I guess I'm just not ready to feel exhausted yet.....

  14. Nursing School while still working?

    Witty3RN replied to djdietz's topic in General Students

    I have three kids - 2, 7, & 11 work around 20 hours a week and I'm in nursing school. It's hard - very hard. First your children are grown so that should make it a lot easier and you having a...

  15. anyone know about hospital scholarships in ar

    Witty3RN replied to kimhaw's topic in General Nursing

    I contact the VA a few months ago because I heard they had a similar scholarship and was told that they don't. They will pay for your school after you work for them a year, though. I'm also a UALR...

  16. Nursing Scholarship Interview

    Witty3RN replied to Witty3RN's topic in General Students

    Thank you both so much!!!! Great

  17. Nursing Scholarship Interview

    Witty3RN posted a topic in General Students

    I have a panel interview for a nursing scholarship Thursday morning and my first questions is what should I wear, how should I dress. I'm not sure if I should go dressy-causal or dressy such is black...

  18. What color is your uniform?

    Witty3RN replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    I'm wondering if we go to the same school. Our tops and lap coat also have school

  19. New NS, What's your first "nursing shoe" gonna be?

    Witty3RN replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a pair of Adidas with Vibesorround enhance comfort system and they are very comfy. Bought these after trying on a million pairs of shoes. Plus they look good for an all white

  20. Taking prereqs along with nursing courses

    Witty3RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'm in a ADN program, but my school offers a BSN program after graduating with the ADN. I'm taking my nursing classes and pre-reqs for my BSN at the same time. I also work and have three

  21. UALR Class of '13

    Witty3RN replied to nursingstudentAR's topic in General Nursing

    Wow guys we only have one more exam and check off and we'll be done for 6 weeks. This summer program has been intense but fun, I've enjoyed it. I'm saying a prayer that we all pass med check offs on...

  22. UALR Class of '13

    Witty3RN replied to nursingstudentAR's topic in General Nursing

    I did buy the optional med calculation book. I wanted to have it for my own

  23. UALR Class of '13

    Witty3RN replied to nursingstudentAR's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Jill. The syllabus (you have to purchase it in the bookstore for Nursing 1300) has all the readings listed as well as the material that will be covered in lecture. If you need a copy you can...

  24. UALR Class of '13

    Witty3RN replied to nursingstudentAR's topic in General Nursing

    Actually my unsupervised is on Thursday 8 - 11 but regardless I guess we will still need to be there at 8:00. Thanks for checking and letting me

  25. UALR Class of '13

    Witty3RN replied to nursingstudentAR's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Marcie, my name is Michele. I coming along in my reading, I still have more today. I'm going to probably finish everything up on Saturday and review some math for the math calculation test. I...