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    Free NCLEX questions - Kaplan/3500

    dawniepoo replied to a16sRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had this question yesterday, and I have no earthly clue
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    Interviews!!

    dawniepoo replied to KJoRN81's topic in General Students

    The nursing interviews in our area are usually with other nurses or managers who ask you a series of clinical questions. If I were interviewing for a job on an OB floor, I would brush up on my OB...
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    Opinion on your uniforms?

    dawniepoo replied to green34's topic in General Students

    We have those same zipper tops. The guys look like the old-fashioned ice cream man! It's ok though, we only have to wear them about 10 more times EVER! We are all planning a bonfire after we are...
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    Will I use my prerequisite courses in nursing school?

    dawniepoo replied to MultiTasker33's topic in General Students

    A&P, micro, biology, math courses, stats. I have used knowledge from each class during nursing school. I may have thought some of it was waste of time as I was taking the courses, but now I know...
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    FB page for your particular class

    dawniepoo replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

    We have a private one for our class. It has been helpful for posting links for studying and as reminders of upcoming tasks. It's been a helpful resource for
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    Graduation gift

    dawniepoo replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Graduating in 109 days, and I am going on a cruise with my family in 111 days!
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    iPad Planner app?

    dawniepoo replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    I've tried a couple apps and this one is really the best one. I like it because I can use it on my Mac, my iPad, and my phone. Everything syncs across devices. I like the color coding
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    What do you take to clinicals?

    dawniepoo replied to i♥words's topic in General Students

    I've lost count at the number of penlights I've bought and subsequently lost. The next one I get will have a Lo
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    What was the HARDEST PART OF NURSING SCHOOL for you?

    dawniepoo replied to J.O.Y.'s topic in General Students

    Skills check-offs are the hardest for me. I get so nervous that I feel
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    Making friends during nursing school / losing friends?

    dawniepoo replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    I'm almost done with school and I never really see my pre-nursing school friends. You are right in that they really don't get it, but I have made a new set of friends in school, and yes, there is a...
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    Question about preceptorship

    dawniepoo replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    Only choice we get is which hospital, and which shift. We do not get to choose the type of floor. I'm sure this differs per
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    Ordering used text books on Amazon??

    dawniepoo replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    I rent my textbooks for some of my classes. It works out really well for me and I save a ton of money. The one downside to this is that the book that I rented for my critical care class is fabulous,...
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    What was your "Oh, wow--- I really DO make a difference" moment?

    dawniepoo replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    I love those moments, and that is why we all chose nursing, right? I'm in my last semester of school, and I have had one of those moments every semester so far. It just reinforces my desire to be a...
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    Pinned Today!!

    dawniepoo replied to SoHappyToBeRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!
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    Do you remember the moment?

    dawniepoo replied to BeansMama's topic in General Students

    The moment I was leaving the hospital after having my first baby- I was scared, and the look on my face was obvious to my nurse. She gave me a hug and a look back at me that said "you can do it." I...
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    Chemistry Question - Is it necessary?

    dawniepoo replied to Trenata's topic in General Students

    Good point about action
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    Chemistry Question - Is it necessary?

    dawniepoo replied to Trenata's topic in General Students

    I think my chemistry experience has come in handy for a few things. For one, understanding the basics of acid/base balance is easier with some chemistry knowledge. Also, it can help with...
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    How should a petite girl prepare for lifting pts?

    dawniepoo replied to CaitlinWilliams's topic in General Students

    I always ask for help when I need it. My problem is, since I am 5ft tall, I have trouble reaching some of the bedside equipment. Depending on the floor, I sometimes have to carry around a...
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    ATI?

    dawniepoo replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

    I really like the books because it highlights exactly what you need to know. I used them for my regular exams as well. Doing the quizzes online is also helpful. I have actually seen questions...
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    Alternate!!!

    dawniepoo replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

    I don't know about your college, but I was an alternate and got called the last possible day. Needless to say, I had given up hope, and then I get a phone call! Good
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    23 Days!!!

    dawniepoo replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    I still have 190 days, but our school has done away with pinning, even with strong protests from all of us. They completely do not care about this tradition and are happy to be saving the money by...
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    What did you do during your OB rotation?

    dawniepoo replied to ssalulu's topic in General Students

    I just had my last clinical in OB today. In all, I saw a c-section, tubal ligation, got to put in my first foley, and took care of a 25 weeker in the NICU. It was the best
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    Any other students caught up in this H&R block, form 8863 fiasco?

    dawniepoo replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Glad you got yours. We are still
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    Any of you been an alternate and then accepted???

    dawniepoo replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Students

    I was an alternate. I got a phone call the day Friday before Monday orientation. It was the last possible day to get a phone call and I had all but given up hope. Hang in
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    data sheet

    dawniepoo replied to asma6's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm taking a guess this is how you fill it out: Where it says age, you put the age. Where it says sex, you put male or female, etc. There's got to be more to this question right? I