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  1. About to give up on being a nurse

    wannabemw replied to Lorel's topic in General Nursing

    Great Post! WOOHHOO!!!! Why to impower us all! My DH told me I could go to school as long as I found the $$ to go. I waited a yr then applied for FAFSA. DH found out really fast that I could get...

  2. hard of hearing to RN

    wannabemw replied to nursingyoursoul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I stand corrected! Thanks for catching it. My classmate actually had a typist that was her Caption/Typist (this is a service rarely available t/o the US, but at the U of AZ they have several of these...

  3. hard of hearing to RN

    wannabemw replied to nursingyoursoul's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ----------------------- The sooner u find out the better. It may slow down your hearing loss. It won't hurt if u r in Nursing School either, only help. I had a girlfriend that went all the way through...

  4. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    wannabemw replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    This has GOT to be better then listening to the monotone professor! I have tried previously to record lectures & was only put to sleep. But now that I will have a 45m drive to school it is...

  5. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    wannabemw replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the Magazine suggestions! I looked on Amazon & they carry them, so it is on my list of things 2 get b4 school!

  6. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    wannabemw replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually it's: Associates Degree of Nursing but still an RN degree, just with the Assoc Degree Unlike BSN: Bachelor of Science, Nursing Hope this clears it up!

  7. Organic Foods Anyone?

    wannabemw replied to TTM01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been a vegie for 10+ yrs now (had bad hotdogs & never went back). Recently we were shopping at Traderjoes & got some organic stuff. My DH told me my mostly organic, homemade speggetti...

  8. I need a private, unsubsidized, student loan. who has the best deal?

    wannabemw replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing! I log that in my favorites in case I need

  9. Future CNMs

    wannabemw replied to ayndim's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I nearly fell of my bed laughing....:rotfl: ... I am not meaning this to be rude. In my ideal world, if a woman wants to go natural she will find a CNM or LM that supports her decision, will seek out...

  10. I need a private, unsubsidized, student loan. who has the best deal?

    wannabemw replied to anfe's topic in General Nursing

    I just filed FAFSA ( I wasn't sure if I would get in & did! I start Aug 29 & am Praying that it gets approved before school begins! I have heard that Sallie Mae is the best though... let me...

  11. How did you find out about allnurses?

    wannabemw replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    I was on my University's Dept of Nursing homepage. I clicked on it & started reading & been hooked ever since! I LOVE all the support & info! Thanks everyone!

  12. Tell me what you like and dislike about nurse midwives

    wannabemw replied to midwife2b's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Please don't ever model the "Medical Model of Care"... you are Holistic! B/c as a CNM moms will look to you to model this Model. I admire you & can't wait for the day that I am in your postition....

  13. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    wannabemw replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your heart! My story (brief) My MIL & DH have been against it. My MIL b/c of my LD's. She literilly made me feel terribly & it nearly destroyed our relationship. I got my acceptance...

  14. NSC NCLEX pass rate?

    wannabemw replied to bobg's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I wanted to tell u: something got fouled up in the notifications & when I called on the 29th they were working feverishly to get them out. I got my notification July 1 & I got accepted! YEAH!...

  15. Acceptance Letter: Nevada State College

    wannabemw posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I am so thrilled! I have just got to brag! I got my acceptance letter yesterday! I almost cannot believe I got in to the program that I was praying that I would get in to! I was accepted in to the...

  16. Acceptance Letter: Nevada State College

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! I think that #2 is going to be the hardest for me! :chuckle And keeping up w/the reading (in addition to sleep and keeping the DH & kids happy-luckily my youngest is 14y (daughter) &...

  17. NSC NCLEX pass rate?

    wannabemw replied to bobg's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Bob: NSC has just graduated their 1st class this Spring of '05 (I asked the same thing), so the stat remains to be seen. I decided to apply to NSC & take my chances, as I looked at UNLV & was...

  18. anyone have advice for pre nursing students who are about to apply to the porgram?

    wannabemw replied to sexysampaguita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been in school 5 yrs 10m now... take your time & learn well. Getting through quickly is not any indicator of success! We all learn at a different pace & have a lot of challenges and...

  19. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    wannabemw replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And studying effectively! And having a place to study: quietly (put a note on the door) or have a time/days you do it. I think I might opt for the library this semester! No answering the phone or...

  20. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    wannabemw replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    --------------- Find a Study Buddy! I couldn't have made it through Chem: Organic & Inorganic w/o one! Be prepared to meet after class, or meet at lunch. I had a 4wk accelerated class & did...

  21. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    wannabemw replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  22. UNLV pass rate on boards..

    wannabemw replied to blee1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hello: to correct u (hope u don't mind), if u retake and don't have your "B" at UNLV, u have to wait 3yrs to reapply (I know, I got a B- in Micro after my 2nd try, that's why I am currently applying...

  23. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    wannabemw replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't wait for the breast reduction! Insurance will cover it! (Covered my 100%) I did it last Aug and I am so happy I did! I am 158, 5'6 and had a DDD-H cup and am now a lg C/small D. My back thanks...

  24. Retyping/writing notes

    wannabemw replied to TLC RN's topic in General Students

    Have u tried to print these on soft colors? I do, as white is offensive to the eye. Also, take a trip over to the local office supply and purchase the rings to hold your notecards together (I think...

  25. Retyping/writing notes

    wannabemw replied to TLC RN's topic in General Students

    Has this helped u maintain/keep a higher GPA? Wondering...