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  1. Nursing student wanting to go into psych nursing

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm currently in an RN program and will graduate in December. I'm VERY interested in pysch nursing. I loved my psych rotation and can't think of any other area that I'm more interested in. Could...

  2. Preceptorship on renal floor

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fourth-semester ADN student and will be starting my preceptorship (120 hours) in a couple of weeks. I've been assigned to the renal floor. Would love any advice or tips from renal nurses as to...

  3. Dosage Calculation Questions

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can someone please help me with the following two problems. I have tried several times to work them and cannot come up with the answer that is correct: Tylenol Elixir grV is ordered. The bottle reads...

  4. Any advice for a nurse tech starting out in ICU?

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a nursing student in my second semester and was just hired as a nurse tech in the ICU. I start my orientation this weekend. Any advice for me? Obviously, being a nurse tech, I will only be able...

  5. How did you know hospice was right for you?

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm starting my prereqs this August for my ADN, and also plan to get my certification as a nurse's aide so that I can work through school, or at least the prereq portion! Hospice nursing has ALWAYS...

  6. This is going to be my mantra for nursing school!

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in General Students

    I ran across this online and thought would post it here for us nursing students. I think it's very appropriate - I plan to print it on a notecard and hang it where I can see it daily for inspiration!...

  7. This is going to be my mantra for nursing school!

    wannabenursetx replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

    I didn't interpret it as relating to one specific group, i.e. nursing students, more as society in general...unfortunately, there are a lot of people who have a hard time seeing others be successful....

  8. Waco

    wannabenursetx replied to RainDreamer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good to see there are a few others on here from Waco, either present or past! I've lived here all my life. I start the RN program in January. I currently work for Hillcrest (prn) in the clerical float...

  9. McLennan Community College TX

    wannabenursetx replied to armywifern2b's topic in General Students

    Another MCC nursing student here!!! I also start the program on the 14th. Can't wait!! I've been spending quite a bit of time on this board trying to soak up as much info. as I

  10. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    wannabenursetx replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Me, too, Deb...this thread has been very helpful to me...I plan on printing out all 59

  11. Drug Calculations Test

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in General Students

    I was accepted into the RN program for spring, 2008 and just found out that we will have to take a drug/dosage calculations test and score 90% or better within the first two weeks of school...you have...

  12. How many of you have study system in place?

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many of you have a study system in place? If you do, would you mind sharing it with

  13. Having trouble getting motivated

    wannabenursetx replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted you to know that I'm right there with ya! I'm taking my last semester of prereqs and saved probably the two hardest for last - microbiology and A&P 2! I have no motivation whatsoever...

  14. How do you focus when you have personal issues??

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How do the rest of you focus on school and studying if you are dealing with personal crap?? I'm dealing with some marital issues right now and am having such a hard time trying to put things aside and...

  15. How do you focus when you have personal issues??

    wannabenursetx replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The best thing about this board is I knew when I posted this that this would be the one place I could go and get genuine and helpful advice. That's why I love this board so much! Unfortunately, things...

  16. Should I apply here??

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question regarding pass rates on the NCLEX-RN. What would you consider a "good" rate? The school I plan to apply to had an 83% pass rate last year, an 86% the year before, and only a 75% the...

  17. Site for NCLEX scores by state

    wannabenursetx replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Gen - just googled it and got what I

  18. Site for NCLEX scores by state

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know of a website that will list NCLEX scores by state or by the school? I'm trying to decide on whether I want to apply to a particular school, but was told their NCLEX scores were...

  19. Is anyone else freaking?

    wannabenursetx replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My deadline to apply for the ADN program is April 1st, but I'll have to wait until May 1st to receive either the acceptance or denial letter. Uugghh!!! The waiting game is going to

  20. Scared to get in???

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anyone else scared to be accepted??? I'm applying for the fall program and will know by May 1st if I'm in. This is what I've been dreaming about for the past two years, but now that it could be right...

  21. Scared to get in???

    wannabenursetx replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I here you, Kirk! I'm only taking 7 hours this semester, but trying to juggle it with working around 30 hours a week, and being a wife and mom, too! Not enough hours in a day. If only we didn't...

  22. Scared to get in???

    wannabenursetx replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like most of us have a great support system at home. That definitely will make it easier. If only we had as much confidence in ourselves as our families have in us,

  23. Scared to get in???

    wannabenursetx replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's why I love this site! You can always count on at least one other person that's out there feeling the same way you do! I just feel that if I get in now, there's a reason, and if I don't,...

  24. Scared to get in???

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anyone else scared to be accepted??? I'm applying for the fall program and will know by May 1st if I'm in. This is what I've been dreaming about for the past two years, but now that it could be...

  25. Is it possible to be born with two uteruses?

    wannabenursetx posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    My son's girlfriend was having quite a bit of pain with her periods, and heavy bleeding. She went this morning for an ultrasound and the dr. told her she has two uteruses!! My first thought when I...