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    NCLEX shut off at 75,

    Exhaustipated replied to jenn515's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing! Even though your crisis moment is over, I wanted to tell you the way you describe yourself after your exam is IDENTICAL to how I felt after mine. I even prayed it wouldn't stop at...
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    Exhaustipated replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Today I am thankful that my family didn't boot my butt out onto the street when I was in nursing school and studying for NCLEX. They were actually proud of me and put up with all my shhhhtuff. Today I...
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    My experience as a pt on a med/surg floor..

    Exhaustipated replied to MassED's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for this reminder. I'm currently a 4th semester nursing student with clinicals on a med-surg floor. With your permission, I would love to print and share your post with my clinical
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    Just registered for my LAST semester of nursing school

    Exhaustipated replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    I still have a couple weeks before registration, but I am so stoked to be saying it's my final semester! Seeing that light at the end of the tunnel is one of the only things keeping me going right...
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    Exhaustipated replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I just went to a pharmacy/medical supply store affiliated with the local hospital. They were very helpful and accommodating, taking each style of out the packaging for me so I could look them over and...
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    Nursing Student Steth Engraving

    Exhaustipated posted a topic in General Students

    This may be a silly question, but for those of you who had your stethoscope engraved, what exactly did you have put on it? First and last name? First initial, last name? First name, last initial?...
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    Back To School Supplies :-)

    Exhaustipated replied to hmowry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For A&P, I used index cards & book rings (I hole punch one corner of my index cards and put them all on a book ring to keep them together), highlighters, spiral notebook & pens (for...
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    New Gwinnett Tech ADN Student: Study tips???

    Exhaustipated replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've never used drugguide.com, so I really don't know anything about it. I did use epocrates.com in addition to my drug guide. I say that with the caveat that in general, I prefer physical books over...
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    Stress of nursing school

    Exhaustipated replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Mine is exactly what's on the bruiser's t-shirt: fear of failure. I don't want to mess up and disappoint myself and my family. I don't want all the money we've sunk into my education to be a waste. I...
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    New Gwinnett Tech ADN Student: Study tips???

    Exhaustipated replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll be there! I probably won't be in the room with you, but I'll be there. I'd love to meet you. I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox is full
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    New Gwinnett Tech ADN Student: Study tips???

    Exhaustipated replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's perfectly normal to be scared of the unknown. I remember at our LEAP, we were all terrified! Once you get started with classes, you'll be too busy to be scared. Just know that everybody feels...
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    Previous edition textbooks

    Exhaustipated replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    The safest thing to do is contact your instructors and ask them. Although it may not be the same for every school, at my school, the instructors understand how much money we're spending and how...
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    New Gwinnett Tech ADN Student: Study tips???

    Exhaustipated replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Trying this again...fingers crossed it works! ======== It is, but it’s not. It’s really hard to explain, and even harder to understand until you’re faced with it. Grab an NCLEX book and start...
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    New Gwinnett Tech ADN Student: Study tips???

    Exhaustipated replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Funny...I was just thinking about you! I tried to PM you but your inbox is full. I'll see how many of your questions I can answer for you. Empty out your Inbox and I'll send you my email address so...
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    If you could just pick up and leave, where would you go?

    Exhaustipated replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    If I could relocate anywhere I wanted with no restrictions and nothing holding me back, I'd head out West toward Yellowstone Country. After vacationing there, we didn't want to come home....
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    Shoes

    Exhaustipated replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in General Students

    I ended up with a pair of NurseMates Dove shoes, and they've served me well so far...especially when paired with compression socks. I went to a scrub shop and tried on every pair of all white shoes...
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    Any good stethoscopes out there??

    Exhaustipated replied to a0646504's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you have a scrub shop nearby, stop in and ask to try out the stethoscopes. The Littmann Classic SE II is a popular choice for under $100. There's a comparable MDF stethoscope that my local Scrubs...
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    Do you use this?

    Exhaustipated replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    I use one of these: http://tinyurl.com/k9vkkmo . I like it for two reasons: first, it keeps the stuff I carry in it organized so I can always find it; second, it keeps my stuff all in one place at...
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    Does having an ADN over a BSN matter when searching for a job in North Carolina?

    Exhaustipated replied to CandaceK's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not in North Carolina, but I think it would depend on the specific area. I know certain areas of my state are BSN only, but my area is still hiring ADNs. Maybe try checking online ads for the area...
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    Must haves for nursing school

    Exhaustipated replied to rcorrell08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These are some of the things I found myself using a lot during my first year of nursing school (my 2nd starts in August!): 1. Post-Its 2. Highlighters ... lots and lots of highlighters 3. Post-It tabs...
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    Private school vs Local public school?

    Exhaustipated replied to bearbearkim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When looking at a school's NCLEX pass rate, don't forget to look at the percentage of accepted students they graduate. You read about programs all the time that only graduate 25-50% of the students...
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    The best planner/organizer?

    Exhaustipated replied to LPN709's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another Uncalendar user, here! I prefer the full size. I put everything school-related, and ONLY things school-related in it. Everything else goes into Google calendar synced with my phone and tablet....
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    Letting very young children see a dying patient

    Exhaustipated replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Critical Care

    Speaking from experience -- my grandfather (who moved in with my family when I was 3) died of cancer when I was 9. My parents told my brother, my sister, and I of his death, but we weren't permitted...
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    Is it true you shouldn't work when you get into the nursing program?

    Exhaustipated replied to giraffe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That depends on the program and on the individual. I personally wouldn't work, but I'm in a situation that allows for that. I know people who started out working but have since quit their jobs. I know...
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    Uniform Inspection

    Exhaustipated replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    We don't have formal inspections, but to be honest, I kind of wish we did. Not because I have classmates that tend to break the uniform rules -- I don't. But we're told in the beginning what the...