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  1. Making Notecards for Clinicals?

    chinacatSN replied to kahne#1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just an FYI - OP (or anyone else): so you don't spend money on something you can't use or to avoid getting in trouble - many instructors frown upon or don't allow cell phones or devices like iPods on...

  2. feeling down

    chinacatSN replied to nick4030's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way! I'm in my 2nd semester of my PN program, so to be entering into the RN program. I've done really well in school so far - never gotten below a 'B' on anything, yet. However, I feel...

  3. And you thought a thong beneath whites was bad...

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Yeah...you're probably right, especially since I have tattoos - it might just look like I'm upset about things being "unfair" and I might look childish and unprofessional. Next time I hear a staff...

  4. What semester did you learn each skill?

    chinacatSN replied to debstmomy's topic in General Students

    Every student in our program is required to take the 75 hr CNA course to get into the program. They don't have to get certified, but they have to successfully complete the course. That way, we don't...

  5. And you thought a thong beneath whites was bad...

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I'm seriously considering telling my instructor about it. I get flack ALL the time because of my tattoos (NONE of which are in the least bit in bad taste) and I cover them up to the best of my...

  6. NG Tube Question

    chinacatSN replied to Alise's topic in General Students

    We were told in class that gastric contents can vary from person to person, depending on certain medications they're taking and certain disease processes that are happening in their body. X-ray is the...

  7. Was the Nursing program your first choice?

    chinacatSN replied to can'tdecide's topic in General Students

    You could get your CNA and work as a CNA for a couple months before you decide. If you don't like being a CNA, your probably won't like nursing very much. Try working as a CNA in a hospital, not a...

  8. ...So working & going to NS is out of the quest?

    chinacatSN replied to Thirdwatch's topic in General Students

    That depends on what your school schedule will be like and how flexible your employer is. If they're willing to reimburse, they obviously want nurses so they'll probably be flexible but who knows. You...

  9. And you thought a thong beneath whites was bad...

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    My thoughts exactly. Next time I hear one of the staff gossiping, I'll mention she should talk to our instructor. The thing is, if the girl would unfold her pants and wear underwear that fit, it...

  10. Questions for Married Nursing Students!

    chinacatSN replied to 5LR14's topic in General Students

    Just be prepared is all I can say. You may not have TIME to clean. He may become upset because you don't have time to do things around the house and most of the load falls on him. It will probably be...

  11. And you thought a thong beneath whites was bad...

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean! I'm only 26, but I had no idea people would put a piercing in that area...you'd think it would get infected more easily than anywhere else, just because of the location. I knew...

  12. May give up my dream of being a nurse

    chinacatSN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Students

    Just because you can't get in right away doesn't mean you should give up your dream, especially since you worked so hard to get there! Lots of students wait to get in because of the "wait list". It...

  13. Questions for Married Nursing Students!

    chinacatSN replied to 5LR14's topic in General Students

    Some background info: My husband and I will have been married 5 years this June, together for 8 this October. We have a 3 yr old daughter. I am 26 years old and he is 31 years old. He goes to work at...

  14. And you thought a thong beneath whites was bad...

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    LMAO - but you don't go walking around at clinicals, showing it to old men and cardiac patients, do you? The girl also has a dermal right above her boob cleavage too...now, all she needs is to pierce...

  15. Not Able to Become A Nurse

    chinacatSN replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    True...you may not be able to rely on meds like Adderall forever. Usually, people who use CNS stimulants liks Adderall have to take a "break" from them at times. At least once a year, they recommend...

  16. Not Able to Become A Nurse

    chinacatSN replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    I understand what you're going through. My disabilities aren't as profound as yours are, but they're still disabling. In 2009, I was diagnosed with adult ADD - it was a long process, they had to get...

  17. Help - Need to speak with instructor maturely!

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks, guys. Yeah, my school does have the whole "chain of command" thing going, but here's the kicker: The dean of nursing has told my class several times that our instructor "babies" us and that...

  18. Help - Need to speak with instructor maturely!

    chinacatSN posted a topic in General Students

    So, tomorrow I'm having a meeting with my instructor. I'm 26 and currently in the LPN program and I have been accepted to the RN program starting this summer. I have a problem with getting emotional...

  19. How to explain how hard you have to work in nursing school

    chinacatSN replied to guest10's topic in General Students

    No one truly understands what a nursing student goes through unless they have been in a similar program themselves. I'm a 26 yr old wife and mother. My sister is in an Art Education (to become an art...

  20. Help - Need to speak with instructor maturely!

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your replies. I had my meeting this morning and it went fine, though not much was resolved. There are only 8 more weeks left in the semester - next week I have a couple out experiences, the...

  21. Help - Need to speak with instructor maturely!

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks! That's what I thought too. From what I've heard from students from other schools, their clinical experience is much like yours. I understand that all patients are not created equal and there...

  22. How did you overcome BURNOUT?

    chinacatSN replied to L&DWannaB's topic in General Students

    I understand where you're coming from. I'm a mom, married, etc. Luckily, I'm not really working at the moment (just sporadically here and there) because I don't know how I'd find the time - or be able...

  23. Teaching Infection Control to Preschoolers

    chinacatSN posted a topic in General Students

    On February 1st, I will be visiting a preschool to teach the kids (ages 3 - 5) about basic infection control. Just the basics - wash hands before you eat, wash hands after you use the potty, don't eat...

  24. Teaching Infection Control to Preschoolers

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a good idea, but that focuses mainly on handwashing, not infection control. Good idea though!

  25. Teaching Infection Control to Preschoolers

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    VERY good idea! I was going to make the germs more cartoon-y - you know, with faces and stuff - but I like your idea better. The skit is cute too.