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  1. Tips from you morning people! :/

    Thanks everyone!! :) I'll definitely be trying a lot of these ideas! I've had two days so far of waking up at 5:30am and it hasn't been so horrible. I mean it's AWFUL getting out of bed, but once I'm...
  2. Hey everyone - I was wondering if I'm going to school in California for my BSN, am I allowed to take the NCLEX in Tennessee first?? I don't really see myself staying in California after I finish my...
  3. Oh Thanks!! :) This helps a lot! I didn't want to have to pay to take it here and there. And yes, I'm in the BSN program, so hopefully there won't be any
  4. How long does it take to become an RN?

    About 3 years. :) About 1 year for pre-reqs and 2 years for nursing classes. My school is year round
  5. How many hours a week are you in class, lab or clinical?

    I'm about to start a 9 week term of Fundamentals & Pharmacology which is 5 hours (7am-12pm) Fundamentals lecture, 5 hours (7am-12pm) Pharmacology, & 10 hours (7am-5:30pm) Fundamentals Lab....
  6. Community Service Hours

    I believe it's a requirement of the state of California. That's what my school said I believe. It's an actual requirement for passing the class too.. I dunno. But thanks for your
  7. Community Service Hours

    Hey everyone - I was just curious about what you did for your community service hours. For those who've graduated, which volunteer/community hours do you think stood out to employers? I'm about to...
  8. Community Service Hours

    We are required to do a certain amount of community service hours. Like for med-surg we have to do 15 hours, etc,
  9. RN Rant Posts are Scaring Me

    I just finished all of my pre-reqs and I'm heading into my nursing classes!! :) I'm SOOO excited and I really feel like I'm going to LOVE being a nurse. Don't let anyone ruin it for you!! :) I have...
  10. AP 100 question..?

    I would say absolutely take it in the classroom. It's WAY too much information (important information) to take online, I think
  11. Outlining textbooks???

    If you're having a hard time outlining, maybe it's not for you. For instance, I find that if I highlight, I basically end up highlighting the entire book. Maybe you could try reading the chapter and...
  12. Help me pick from my NCLEX review list!!

    Okay, now my question is should I get the Saunders Comprehensive and the Q&A or should I get the Comprehensive by another author and get the Q&A by Saunders?? Thanks
  13. Hey everyone - I've looked over several lists, talked to fellow classmates, and went to the bookstore today to look through the books myself. I have a list of NCLEX review books & I can't pick...
  14. How many times do you guys go to a clinical location while in a class? So for Med/Surg? Peds?
  15. Worried about oral presentations!!!

    I do NOT like giving oral presentations AT ALL. I would rather do basically anything other than an oral presentation. However, so far with pre-reqs, I've had to give OVER 10 presentations (probably...
  16. That's a large class load.. I only have two classes at one (in school class/lab or clinical and another class), so I'm finishing up Microbiology and Pathophysiology then I'm on to Fundamentals class...
  17. Haha Tyler77, you're totally right and I'm sure it's going to just get worse.. lol ImThatGuy, I understand what you mean.. I love patho and I'm really excited for clinicals. I guess I'll just have to...
  18. Thanks for your feedback. :) I'm not too worried about Pharm, I've heard it's pretty "self-taught" at my school too. Is the fluid & electrolyte test the "math" test? That's what everyone complains...
  19. Nursing School Pen Pal

    Got it! Thanks :) Anyone else can feel free to PM me too and I'll send you my
  20. Nursing School Pen Pal

    I'm not sure if you can PM me yet because I don't have 15 posts... I guess I'll go post. haha. But please do PM me, I'm very excited about this as well.
  21. Nursing School Pen Pal

    I'm interested!
  22. Clinic Evaluations

    I say keep up the good work! :) You're obviously doing something right. I haven't started clinicals yet, but I'm sure I'll be the same way. I'm very critical of myself, so I can definitely see me...
  23. Last semester! - 9 weeks left!

    Sometimes that's all you need!! :) Is a little relaxing with great friends!! Good luck to you and your last 9 weeks!
  24. Last semester! - 9 weeks left!

    Wow! :) That's so exciting! I'm one year through.. two years to go! You guys can do it!!!! :) GO GO
  25. Waiting 2 1/2 years in Cali, feeling like giving up

    Trust me! I understand. I about had a heart attack when I heard the price... however, I don't have to wait any longer. I'm already a year through and I have less than 2 years left... if I would have...