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  1. Nursing Clipboard

    skimpstah replied to uwa2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I got one at Walmart for about $12. Storage for papers (not too big) and a mini calculator at the

  2. Starting pre rec. and allready having a hard time

    skimpstah replied to Gjertson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, this is true. But this is a intro Biology course (im assuming), so the foundations are being introduced. I too had difficulty with this sort of information, but in order to succeed in your future...

  3. I need to do better on my nursing exams, PLEASE HELP!

    skimpstah replied to clairebelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    iluvpatho: your post is almost identical to mine. I hate to chuckle, but I couldn't resist. What are we doing wrong? I didn't expect a 93 (A in my school), but a freaking 80?!?!?! one more point and I...

  4. I need to do better on my nursing exams, PLEASE HELP!

    skimpstah replied to clairebelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I understand you completely. I just took my first exam (1st semester), which is the easiest test of the semester...possibly, the easiest of the entire program, and I got an 80 (minimum required to...

  5. Countdown to Pinning

    skimpstah replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Students

    2

  6. Irritating Classmates

    skimpstah replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Wow! I would hate to be in these types of situations. Stories like these make me appreciate that I'm in an evening nursing program...where all us "older folks" are in. The youngest in our class just...

  7. Question about documenting vitals

    skimpstah replied to nwillis's topic in General Students

    As far as documenting, looks like you have everything. The order to take vitals is : T, P, R, BP. Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood

  8. Which path should I choose?

    skimpstah replied to xxbrianna's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For me personally, at 18, FUN was more important. I had no interest in the courses I was taking in college. That was just me though, you need to do what you think is best for you. If I was in your...

  9. First Semester Students, How's it going so far?

    skimpstah replied to mangopeach's topic in General Students

    I'm in week 3 of my 1st semeseter and our first tests are next Thursday (Math/CNA stuff) and Friday (Theory & Topics). Not nervouse yet, not sure if I should be; the stuff we're doing right now is...

  10. Action Plan Paper...AAAAHHHHHH

    skimpstah replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in General Students

    what's an action

  11. What is the best way to prepare for Nursing School?

    skimpstah replied to laurenv0217's topic in General Students

    Also be aware that tests in nursing school will NOT be like tests in your other courses. Neither will be your grading scale. In my program, for example, a 93 is an A, anything below an 80 is a fail...

  12. Interested in becoming a CRNA

    skimpstah replied to knkata's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was looking into CRNA as well, but not sure I'd be able to handle all that is involved. I was looking at universities in my area (Chicago) and they are quite particular about accepting students into...

  13. wearing makeup to work?

    skimpstah replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in nursing school, but I can't imagine NOT wearing makeup. Nothing over the top, just the basics: a little concealer, nude eyeshadow, mascara,

  14. staying in shape as a nurse?

    skimpstah replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    OP, How do you stay away from vending machines? will power. I just started my 1st semester of NS, and I am eating very healthy. I have eliminated all fried foods from my diet ( I was a huge french...

  15. Hello Semester #2!

    skimpstah replied to hdawnRN's topic in General Students

    93 is an A at my school. Let's see how I do, this is my first semester. I have straight A's in my pre-req's. Good luck to you

  16. Starting my drug card collection!

    skimpstah replied to justchill's topic in General Students

    lovely CaptKris!

  17. Is a pathophys study book worth the money?

    skimpstah replied to NurseGuy30's topic in General Students

    My program doesn't have a separate patho course...so I'm wondering about this as well. I heard the patho review by Marlene Hurst is a good

  18. I am very scared....

    skimpstah replied to CHRISTINE HEARTS's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way...I just finished up my first week as well, and let me tell you, I was a mess ALL week. The combination of all the syllabi, reading lists, paperwork, class here, class there, etc....

  19. Is this Wrong?

    skimpstah replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    Sounds like my plan actually...though not quite sure if I want to go the NP route or the CRNA route...maybe even CNM. Only time will tell I suppose, I just finished my 1st week of my 1st semester...

  20. CONFUSED...I thought 1 yr into a 2yr RN program, you can b LPN???

    skimpstah replied to fleurafor's topic in General Students

    This is what concerns me in considering taking the NCLEX-PN after the first year of my ADN program. Our school does allow us to sit for it, but I keep thinking, "will I be able to handle a NEW job as...

  21. Where are you doing clinicals this semester?

    skimpstah replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    I'm a first semester ADN student (started on Monday). Our clinicals this semester include 3 weeks in hospice and the rest of the semester at a local hospital on a med/surg floor (probably ortho)....

  22. Nothing left to do....

    skimpstah replied to texasmum's topic in General Students

    Trust me when I say to enjoy these precious last few days off. I started on Monday and I am overwhelmed to say the least...kinda like a baby bird thrown out of the nest before learning how to flap...

  23. New nurse grad. programs

    skimpstah replied to OBplease's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a residency posting for a local hospital and it sounded great. The downside was they only accept 10 nurses and they MUST be BSN's. I plan to get my BSN probably right after I get my ADN, but I...

  24. JJC Spring 2011?

    skimpstah replied to Tleelove's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thanks! it was a bit much to say the least, but very doable. i think the hardest part is differentiating between what is covered in theory and what is covered in topics. it's all nurs 150 anyway, but...

  25. Vocational nurse training cost???

    skimpstah replied to Ikram29's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck to you either way...hope everything works out to your