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    A moment to wallow in self pity.

    PinkCupcake replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    Our uniforms cost $280.00 for two pair I wish I only had to pay $50! We have white pants and a white vest Can't wait till I can buy my
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    Unable to answer family questions about DVT.

    PinkCupcake replied to arallenrn11's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to say I love this idea! I'll be doing the same thing when I'm done with school. Thanks for the idea
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    Smoking and the Nursing Student

    PinkCupcake replied to RainbowDash's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know personally for me the only reason I was able to quit smoking when I was pregnant was because it the smell, taste, and thought of smoking made me nauseous so it made it VERY easy to quit. I...
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    Smoking and the Nursing Student

    PinkCupcake replied to RainbowDash's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You sound a lot like myself. I too quit smoking during my pregnancy only to start back up again due to stress. I'm taking Chantix right now and it has helped me a TON!!! I love this stuff. I'm at...
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    Things that gross you out..

    PinkCupcake replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    Hands down BMs and flatulence. I can't help it but it grosses me out lol. Of course I deal with it in a professional manner but on the inside I'm mentally throwing up! Blood, mucus, vomit, bring it...
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    Nursing Student using food stamps

    PinkCupcake replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Frugal Village has a lot of tips on how to save money along with recipies for cheap meals. I agree with what others have said. It's noting to be ashamed of you are working your butt off in school so...
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    Bio/Chem degree vs nursing degree

    PinkCupcake replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    The RN is responsible for the actions of their nursing students while in clinicals but there have been times where a nursing student has killed a patient do to a med error that could have been avoided...
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    difficulty

    PinkCupcake replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I'm taking stats now and I'm getting an A. It's not too bad thanks to my instructor. He does an amazing job of explaining when and how to set up the different formulas. I also love my casio...
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    Nausea, loose runny stools, or dizzines???

    PinkCupcake posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which symptom would be of most concern for a pt on antibiotics? nausea loose runny stools drowsiness or dizziness One of my friends thinks that it's nausea because it a common side effect but I...
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    Nausea, loose runny stools, or dizzines???

    PinkCupcake replied to PinkCupcake's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The answer was loose runny stools. I know I'll get better at this kind of stuff as I get further along in school but picking the "most correct" answer can be tricky. Thanks again for all of your...
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    Favorite Classes?

    PinkCupcake replied to LunaPuma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My CC uses a trimester format as well for their RN program. We have to go summer, fall, and spring. I actually like it because I've finished all of my pre and co reqs so most trimesters I only have...
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    I'm Going to Scream!

    PinkCupcake replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    I'm 29 with 4 kids trying to get through Pharm as well. I also need silence in order to concentrate not because I'm getting "old" but because this material is more complex then other classes I've...
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    Dropped test

    PinkCupcake replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I have finished all of me pre and co reqs for the RN program and I've never had an instructor drop or curve a test. My school takes no prisoners
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    Nausea, loose runny stools, or dizzines???

    PinkCupcake replied to PinkCupcake's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you guys for the input. I ended up going with the loose stools because it does make sense that it would be the most concerning. I'm still in the first semester of my program and I'm sure I'll...
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    Summer term students

    PinkCupcake replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    I am! I have 17 days off before the fall semester starts. I plan on catching up on my house work and then do a whole lot of nothing lol. I can't wait!
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    Why was it hard for you?

    PinkCupcake replied to angeltech's topic in General Students

    Learning to think like a nurse...'nough
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    When do clinicals normally start?

    PinkCupcake replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    We start clinicals about a month and a half or so into fall smemester which is our second sememster. Our program starts in the summer with Intro. to Nursing Practices and Pharm I and with summer...
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    I'm freaking out here.. I could fail clinical and i dont know why!

    PinkCupcake replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Congrats looks like you found the silver lining! :) I do think that sometimes things really do happen for a reason. Good
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    Summer break

    PinkCupcake replied to firewifeRN's topic in General Students

    I would try and enjoy your summer as much as possible. If you really want to study and go over NCLEX Qs then maybe once or twice a week for an hour or so or do them the week before classes start back...
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    Nurses and alcohol

    PinkCupcake replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    I don't see anything wrong with having a drink or two with friends or coworkers after work. I've never been a heavy drinker. I can buy a six pack and it'll last me a week or two. It's when you are...
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    Uniforms

    PinkCupcake replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    I don't love my uniform but it could be worse! We have to wear white scrub bottoms, a light blue polo shirt with the school emblem, and a white nursing vest over that. I hate the vest it reminds me...
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    Course load or course overload???

    PinkCupcake replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken micro, chem, and stats and I could not imagine trying to take them together! I got A's in all three, but if I had to take them together I doubt my grade would have been that high! If it...
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    What did you take to orientation?

    PinkCupcake replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I just brought my purse, bottle of water, pen and a note pad which I didn't need because they were very thorough with their hand outs and packets of info. Our orientation only lasted about an hour...
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    What will you do with your RN license?

    PinkCupcake replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    My intimidate goals after getting my RN is to work in the ER department while I work on becoming a NP. The only problem is I'm not sure what I want to specialize in as a NP, but I figure I have...
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    How far do you drive for nursing school?

    PinkCupcake replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    I'm about 25 miles or so from school so not too bad. I couldn't imagine driving 1 to 2 hrs one way! And to think I complain if I get stuck behind a tractor for 5 miles