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  1. Encouraging students

    chinacatSN replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Hi - I just finished my first semester of nursing school and I'd like to put in my 2 cents. I agree with what most of the previous posters said - treating your students like they are adults and have a...

  2. This is why you should be careful what you post on facebook

    chinacatSN replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    In my area, it's almost to the point of not taking photos that might cast yourself in a bad light. For example: a girl in my program was suspended because she posted photos on Facebook of herself...

  3. What is your advice to new students?

    chinacatSN replied to CASM's topic in General Students

    I'm starting my second semester in NS and I'm doing really well due to one thing: Keep on top of your homework! You probably know that NS will be tough and challenging and there will be a lot of...

  4. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    chinacatSN replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    I understand that you already have an idea of what you want to do and I'm not going to to try to persuade you otherwise, debate with you, or judge you about that. However, in nursing school your...

  5. ATI comprehensive exam- How did you prepare?

    chinacatSN replied to bobs201's topic in General Students

    I STRONGLY recommend you purchase a few practice tests. I'm not sure how exactly you buy them (maybe the ATI website atitesting.com?) since my program included the study books, practice tests, and...

  6. Better to go part time or full time to Nursing school?

    chinacatSN replied to koko2002's topic in General Students

    Full-time, definitely! My school offers 2 separate RN programs - one is part-time and one is full-time. The PT one is geared more towards LPNs who are working and want their RN but have to work FT...

  7. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    chinacatSN replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    In my program, the main thing students struggle with is the critical thinking process. It's a whole new way of thinking and many people fail to understand it and since all the test questions...

  8. Anyone else really nervous?

    chinacatSN replied to texasmum's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way when I started. I'm 26 with a 3 yr old daughter. I started the actual nursing program in August 2010. The hardest part is getting used to the schedule and the amount of work...

  9. In Reply to previous thread: Moral/Ethical Advice

    chinacatSN posted a topic in General Students

    This is in reply to a previous thread I started entitled "Moral/Ethical Advice" which has been CLOSED and may be found here: Moral/Ethical Advice - Nursing for Nurses First of all, I apologize for...

  10. Moral/Ethical Advice

    chinacatSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, all. I'm an LPN student and I need some advice on a moral/ethical issue about one of my classmates. Some background info: My class is mostly not-your-average students - most of us are in our...

  11. Moral/Ethical Advice

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks, backatit2. After sleeping on it, I've come to pretty much the same conclusion. aem31 - I'm not jealous that her husband does everything for her - the point is that she doesn't have any EXCUSE...

  12. Best makeup for clinicals?

    chinacatSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hey, all. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an oil-controlling makeup to wear during clinicals? For some reason, my face gets really oily when I'm working. My Dr also recently put me on...

  13. Best makeup for clinicals?

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks again, everyone. Nope, can't go to a dermatologist. No insurance. I live in a pretty small town and pretty much all employers around here are cutting back on benefits - including insurance. We...

  14. Best makeup for clinicals?

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Moogie - You are my saving grace! That book sounds fantastic - I will definitely have to check it out. For some reason, it never occurred to me that big name cosmetic companies might own drugstore...

  15. Best makeup for clinicals?

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah - I forgot to add one key thing as well: Last year, I saved up and invested in a Clairisonic Pro skin cleansing power brush. Never heard of it? Google it. Bought it because I thought it would...

  16. Best makeup for clinicals?

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks. So what kind of moisturizer should I apply before makeup? I feel like the Olay is a little too greasy for daytime use...I also have Cetaphil (sp?) sensitive skin lotion but it's much too...

  17. Best makeup for clinicals?

    chinacatSN replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Thanks, everyone for your suggestions. For cleanser, I usually use a moisturizing one that doesn't foam...but I am SERIOUSLY considering switching to the Pond's Cold Cream. I really believe that my...

  18. Are we sacrificing hands on patient care for academics?

    chinacatSN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    That's...odd. I'm only my first year, first semester of NS and we're in clinicals for 2 days a week, 6 hrs each time. It's only been the first week of clinicals and everyone has passed meds so far....

  19. Called in... Feel guilty.

    chinacatSN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other two PPs. You probably wouldn't have been the best nurse possible, anyway - not getting enough sleep and all. And I'll bet that most people at your work call in more often than...

  20. Likeliness of getting a job without healthcare experience?

    chinacatSN replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on where you are wanting a job. Do you want to work LTC or do you want to work in the ICU? Many nurses I know and many students in my class do not have CNA experience. However, for those of...

  21. Care Plan Question

    chinacatSN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey, everyone. Just started LPN clinicals and I'm trying to fill out my care plan. There's a page with the heading: Identifying Data which asks for basic patient history info - Social History...

  22. Can I be a nurse if I'm not a morning person?

    chinacatSN replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Nursing

    I'm NOT a morning person either, but you kinda have to be in nursing school! Clinicals startat 6:30 and sometimes I have to drive an hour to a site - so I have to get up at around 4:30 and leave by...

  23. Change of shift call lights

    chinacatSN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked as a CNA in both hospitals and LTC, Every place I've worked has required the on coming shift to clock in 15 minutes early. On coming shift gets report from the off going NURSES while the...

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

    chinacatSN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Ugh, I think this is AWFUL. I guess my class is special because there are people from ALL age groups. I think the youngest one just turned 21 and the oldest is in her late fifties. There are 24 of us...

  25. My feet hurt!

    chinacatSN replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know if anyone has mentioned these shoes here yet, but I LOVE the new Sketchers Shape-ups! They help my feet and my back! I'm recovering from a herniated disc with sciatica and they're the...