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  1. ADN class of 2013

    maccheese replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I started in in January and just finished Fundamentals and just took the first Med Surg test. It went

  2. Anyone using ATI?

    maccheese replied to EbonyQueen's topic in General Students

    We use ATI as well and you have to get a level 2 to forego remediation. I think less than a level 1 you fail the

  3. Nursing school and Family balance

    maccheese replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    I have a two year old and am married. I pretty much did the same thing with you with my prereqs. Worked part time while knocking them out a few at a time (you really only can do it that way, because...

  4. How to work while in nursing school?

    maccheese replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

    Childcare and a very flexible schedule. If you're a high energy person, that helps too. :) I would also minimize work hours too. I wouldn't do more than 24. If you can work at a hospital and just do 2...

  5. I've probably just lost it all....

    maccheese replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I agree with meeting with your advisor to get some pointers. We had to sit down with our advisor after ever test we "failed." Do you know why you got a 77%? I know for me, as someone stated earlier it...

  6. Recommended Stethoscope for STUDENT!

    maccheese replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I opted for a Littman Lightweight. $50 wasn't too much for me. I was not interested in paying more than that either. Many of classmates have the less expensive spragues and they seem to do just fine....

  7. ATI Fundamentals Exam

    maccheese replied to msg88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Read that ATI book as much as possible. They really do take questions directly out of the text in that book (i.e. proper use of a hearing aid and crutches.) Topics we didn't necessarily emphasize in...

  8. Nursing classes are easy...

    maccheese replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I personally think having a family and having to work does make it harder for nursing school than it would for any other schooling (especially liberal arts.) Really with every test, its a...

  9. Law and Order: SVU = studying.

    maccheese replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    I loved being able to follow along while watching

  10. Nursing classes are easy...

    maccheese replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    You're right, its not quantum mechanics, but its a totally different way of thinking that EVERY nursing student has had a doozy grasping. Its not about learning the material, its ALL about...

  11. Nursing classes are easy...

    maccheese replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Um, nursing school is not easy. Yes, it is easier if you do not have to work, have a significant other, or have kids. For those who comment that Micro and A & P were easy, yes, they probably were...

  12. Georgia Perimeter's Nursing Progran

    maccheese replied to Stewart22's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If time is an issue for you, I don't think it would be a bad idea to go ahead and get started with your ADN (time was an issue for me.) Keep in mind, once you get that first basic RN licensure, you...

  13. Nursing School Anxiety

    maccheese replied to ericaej's topic in General Students

    I agree. Nursing school is a whole 'nother ball game. I don't know if I would say it's a continuation of college. It's really like going to a totally different school. I agree with teh quoted below....

  14. Where do you think you need to improve?

    maccheese replied to Karolyte's topic in General Students

    Let's just start with improvements to become a wonderful nursing student. I need to go ahead and grab me an NCLEX review book and start answering some of those questions. Probably will help me more...

  15. Is this nitpicking or does the instructor dislike her?...

    maccheese replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't call it nitpicking. What happened to three checks though? If she's still in the med room and haven't reached her third check yet, how is this a medication error? The incorrect dosage wasn't...

  16. student loans

    maccheese replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    It really depends on if hospitals are still hiring ADNs. You might want to keep this in mind. I am a second degree student and also very financially cautious, I did not want to acquire too much more...

  17. Just thinking...

    maccheese replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    You can do it. Actually start acting like you're already there. Start making plans for how you're going to reach your financial goals (which no matter how much money you make, will take discipline.)...

  18. Georgia Perimeter's Nursing Progran

    maccheese replied to Stewart22's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Many hospitals are still hiring Associate Educated Nurses. The reasoning behind highly preferring BSNs is because many hospitals (mostly private: Choa, Northside, Piedmont.) are going for Magnet...

  19. Georgia Perimeter's Nursing Progran

    maccheese replied to Stewart22's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm not sure if clinical sites change (with any school, its really a task to get clinical spots in these hospitals each semester.) Students in our class are at Crawford Long, Dekalb Hillandale,...

  20. How do you work nights and go to school?

    maccheese replied to WannaBNursey's topic in General Students

    Hopefully you're not married with kids. I know neither of these dynamics allow me to go straight from class to work and vice

  21. How do you work nights and go to school?

    maccheese replied to WannaBNursey's topic in General Students

    I work nights and am at work now. My schedule is flexible and I make it based on what's going on. I do have class in the morning and will be getting off at 3a. Class is from 9-11 so I think I can make...

  22. Counting Respirations

    maccheese replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    We have to count for a full minute. In efforts to not lose concentration, breathe yourself, at the same rate as your patient and

  23. Clinicals and surgery

    maccheese replied to mellzie22's topic in General Students

    I would check into deferred admission. Moving patients, making beds, bathing require as much of your body mechanics as possible. I don't thinking going into cliniicals during a major healing process...

  24. Am I crazy?

    maccheese replied to LOjesjdatVE's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't be able to do it if my daughter was not in daycare. Having as much flexibility as I can during the day for class, practice, and a little bit of studying is essential for me. I then study...

  25. jobs while in nursing school

    maccheese replied to jfn820's topic in General Students

    I forgot to mention as well. I do work PRN at a hospital. I average 12-28 hours per week, but my schedule is very flexible. I rarely work the day before tests and I can do a little reading while...