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  1. Prereqs Done....Now What?

    milksteak replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't see any mention of co-reqs.. ?? If you have them, which I'm sure you do.. get those done!! The more classes youhave completed and at the institution to where you've applied, the better....

  2. Intake and Output Question

    milksteak replied to NursingStudentMommy's topic in General Students

    At my clinical site, pudding IS intake. and so is geltain (Jello). This is like how ice cream is considered intake. But it might be different wherever you

  3. what textbook do you use?

    milksteak replied to milksteak's topic in General Students

    Nah no supplemental texts.. everything on the test is based outta that stupid ******* book!!!!!!!! that kozier book, heard a lot of good things about it. the book i have makes it seem like w'ere a...

  4. what textbook do you use?

    milksteak posted a topic in General Students

    Alright, I hate my textbook. It's Lippincott's Fundamental's of Nursing.. I feel like there is so much filler and not enough information. Does anyone else use this and do you hate it as much as I...

  5. how to apa reference lippincott

    milksteak replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    All the authors go like this.. Say it's Gregory Smith, Fred Krueger and Michael Jackson, Humphrey Bogart, Janice Dickinson, Peter Griffin (6 total). Smith, G., Krueger, F., Jackson, M., Bogart, H.,...

  6. Need some advice - baby + nursing school

    milksteak replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    As long as you have some form of child care I say go for it! I started school back up a couple months after my son was born (not nursing) and I found that as long as you have someone helping you that...

  7. How did the TEAS explode into what it is?

    milksteak replied to kgh31386's topic in General Students

    I never took it in '08 but it seems like its the same thing. I wondered how so many people failed this test.. it really is junior high material!!! Not to belittle anyone but c'mon, this information...

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

    milksteak replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    No, it's a stupid question when just minutes before the question was asked, the answer was given. It's called not listening and taking time away from more important things. If the teacher said "We...

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

    milksteak replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    by STUPID question I mean this... "you will be tested using a dual stethescope" 20 minutes later, about to leave. "professor, how are you going to test us? do you listen for the apical and then i do...

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

    milksteak replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    you have the option to choose? wow. we were told if you dont have access to a RELIABLE car, don't even think about starting the nursing program. which to be hoenst with ya is kinda true.. you cant...

  11. online microbiology class

    milksteak replied to wisconsin84's topic in General Students

    you sure you want to take it online?? i would recommend not taking ANY science courses online.. that lab pretty much needs to be done on

  12. Attending class on pain meds

    milksteak replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    if you dont normally take pain meds, take half of a 5mg. and EAT! just like you said, eat a huge breakfast. you said you tested yourself cooking dinner- you'll be fine in check offs! i think it would...

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

    milksteak replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    and to the 4 girls that ALWAYS ask the stupidest motherf-ing questions at the end of class, SHUT THE **** UP. if you want to ask a question that ridiculous, wait til after class. we sit at least 15...

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

    milksteak replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Oooh what an awesome thread. To the know it all's that get angry when they dont get a seat in the front row: CALM DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! You act like youre a nurse already because you're a CNA. You're not,...

  15. Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    milksteak replied to agua's topic in General Students

    Definitely say something. Maybe try to approach him first though, ask him what his problem is. If other people are noticing it and thinking something is wrong than there IS!! But I would talk with...

  16. Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    milksteak replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Very good call with the medical term. class. But I know my school doesnt offer it unless you're already in the program BUT I'd say LATIN is a huge help with medical terminology.. and just overall...

  17. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    milksteak replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    It totally throws you off when an instructor is like this. You're there to LEARN!! Being stern is part of it but being down right DISRESPECTFUL, rude and condescending is terrible. And don't even...

  18. can you make it all the way through nursing school on dishonesty alone?

    milksteak replied to Desire2Learn's topic in General Students

    If I were the dean of a school, ANY school not even just nursing.. you CHEAt and you're out. No 2nd chances cause once a cheater ALWAYS a cheater. There should be no tolerance to any form of cheating,...

  19. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    milksteak replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    It doesnt bother me at all. I mean, unless they really try and say they're in the program and say they're doing clinicals and starting pedi's next semester.. or something to the liking- then that's...

  20. Best place to buy a penlight?

    milksteak replied to raceman06's topic in General Students

    Work n Gear sells them fo rlike.. $8 i believe? Pretty

  21. Clients? Are they no longer patients?

    milksteak replied to bassadict69's topic in General Students

    Okay so my book explains the term CLIENT refers to.... "an individual, family, or community" still don't get it.

  22. Stethoscope question

    milksteak replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    To be honest, I think this lady was just trying to get your money :) . I kno wthat my school said we HAD to get everything at this one store including shoes, watches and stethescopes BUT YOU DON'T! I...

  23. Sugar for newborns does not relieve pain: study

    milksteak replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow.. and I thought this was a god send for my son during his

  24. can you make it all the way through nursing school on dishonesty alone?

    milksteak replied to Desire2Learn's topic in General Students

    um.. youre not going to mass bay by any chance are you??

  25. Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    milksteak replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    DEF anatomy and physiology.. 1 & 2. Biology and Microbiology. Chem..eh maybe but not as important as first 3. And if you can take a Math for Meds course then DO IT! And a lifespan class.. child...