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  1. Starting nursing school in the Spring. REALLY nervous. TIPS??

    Java_Wench replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    You're worrying a lot. That's normal, I was a wreck before classes began (I'm about done with my first semester). The biggest tips I have are these: 1. Read, read, read. The first few weeks, my...

  2. What was your first year of nursing school like?

    Java_Wench replied to ChelsO's topic in General Students

    I'm just in my first semester, so I can't speak for the whole year. But...I can tell you what to expect to feel and think during those first few weeks, if that helps any. The work can be hard. The...

  3. Talked out of nursing by others and myself....

    Java_Wench replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been back and forth myself. Owned my own business until the economy made me close my doors. I took several months and finally decided to go back to school for my ADN, work while getting my BSN...

  4. Coffee Is My Medicine

    Java_Wench replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    My screen name is probably comment enough, but I was the owner of a coffee house before the economy tanked me. Now I'm a Nursing Student. You can imagine how much coffee I go through. I'm waiting...

  5. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Java_Wench replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    I started a week and a half ago.......should graduate (fingers crossed) in May 2014. So far, the reading has been so intense. 7 chapters from one text, three chapters from another text, and 7...

  6. Do you keep your personal life private while in nursing school?

    Java_Wench replied to Kadambari's topic in General Students

    So far I haven't been all that private. I've enjoyed getting to know some of my classmates and we will sit and swap stories about our kids, etc. But...I don't blurt my whole life out for the world...

  7. First week of Nursing School and I am off to a bad start...Help!

    Java_Wench replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. I lost my brother in an accident/suicide in April, so I know what you are having to deal with. It will get better, I promise. In the meantime, I really suggest that...

  8. Nursing student weight

    Java_Wench replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I'm terrified of gaining more weight! At our first orientation meeting in April, the instructors suggested getting our clinical uniforms a size bigger so they'd fit when we gained weight. Now...a...

  9. Orientation(s)?

    Java_Wench replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Thanks, CBLNurse2Be. I miss him.

  10. Just a quick question about your clinical schedule????

    Java_Wench replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    We found out at our first informational meeting in April (we start Aug. 20th). The instructors assign us into sections (there are 6) so we know then when and where we have clinicals. Although mine...

  11. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    Java_Wench replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Black Hawk Community College, Moline, IL. Hopefully ADN graduate May 2014. 48 students starting. May the odds be ever in our

  12. Good stethoscope deal!

    Java_Wench replied to WorkingTowardsBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That's where I got mine too! Quick shipping and the engraving (which wasn't free, unfortunately, but I couldn't wait!) will hopefully keep it from wandering off. I got the Classic II S.E. (in...

  13. Orientation(s)?

    Java_Wench replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    We have three total. The first was in April and it was mandatory, if you missed it you lost your spot (my brother was killed in an accident on that day, and I still had to go, it was rough). But we...

  14. Loans just for living expenses

    Java_Wench replied to Doyelfamily75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know you said the info you submitted to FAFSA negated the possibility of grants, but you could possibly change that info. Talk to your financial aid office. Sometimes (for example, if your income...

  15. Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

    Java_Wench replied to miabia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My answer is a little bit of both. I've always had an interest in the medical and scientific fields. Until February of 2011 I owned my own business. The economy finally tanked me. And now, at 39,...

  16. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    Java_Wench replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's the absolute generalization that sticks in many people's craws. EVERY nursing student? Really? I guess because I start the nursing program in August that I'd better get ready to decide...

  17. OB "Goodie" Bags for Moms

    Java_Wench replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my daughter two years ago, I went home with my girl, an awesome huge water mug with lid/straw (seriously, much love for that thing, it sat right next to me so I had something to drink when...

  18. Nursing Program Rumors

    Java_Wench replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those rumors abound. I'm beginning the nursing program at my school in August, and it is required for anyone who is going to apply to go to an informational meeting before applying to the program....

  19. OVER-40 Fall 2012 Nursing Students--Roll Call

    Java_Wench replied to laski's topic in General Students

    Well, I'm not quite 40...I'll be hitting that mile marker in January. I'm beginning an ADN program in the fall at a community college. I've got an AA and prior to 2011 was a small business owner....

  20. Obese lady

    Java_Wench replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    You are an inspiration! I'm beginning nursing courses in August, and I've been a bit down, reading many negative posts lately and rethinking everything. But...your post made me well up. Because I'm...

  21. I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!

    Java_Wench replied to athomas2340's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!

  22. A Question for all the Moms out there...

    Java_Wench replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's funny, the nurses I had when I gave birth to my daughter are one of the reasons I am going into nursing (starting nursing school in the fall). I've had good nurses before for surgeries, and I've...

  23. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    Java_Wench replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I'll be starting in the Fall as well. I've got orientation on wednesday, and quite a bit of stuff to get done before august! I'm torn between being elated, and nervous as hell! Congrats to everyone...

  24. Waiting GAME!

    Java_Wench replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The deadline here was February 29, but for priority consideration had to be in on February 15. I got my letter of acceptance today!!! Such a huge

  25. Any one else applying right now

    Java_Wench replied to canut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm...I think I was lost to insanity well before applying, so that question doesn't count for