Iridescent Orchid CNA, LPN

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Extra Books/Materials (that aren't required)

Iridescent Orchid posted a topic in General Students

Ok, I'm in my last semester of pre-reqs, starting on the 23rd, and I've read so much about study helper books/materials, such as the Dummies series, so on and so forth. Well, I caved and just came...
Starting pre-req's in a few weeks. What's on your supply list?

Iridescent Orchid replied to my3mracles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I'm doing my last semester of pre-reqs starting in the next couple of weeks, and these are going to be my most challenging yet. I'm taking A&P and Psychology. In the past, I've honestly taken all...
Extra Books/Materials (that aren't required)

Iridescent Orchid replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

I'd love to be able to thoroughly learn the material that way, but I don't have the opportunities to do much of that because I have a 4 year old brother and 1 year old sister that do not leave me...
Anatomy flash cards

Iridescent Orchid replied to kmj1228's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I just bought Kaplan Medical's Anatomy Flashcards...I think it was a great buy, considering majority of my learning stems from flashcards! I couldn't resist these. They had so many different versions...
Study books for Anatomy and Physiology

Iridescent Orchid replied to Mrs-dedicated's topic in General Students

I agree, there are many free sites to help you learn everything there is that you have to learn. I exercise some of these too. I also have A&P coming up and I'm a bit stressed out about it, so I...
Lvn Prerequisites???? What Are They????

Iridescent Orchid replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

Pre-reqs will vary to some degree throughout all community colleges - but I have had to take Basic Mathematics, Writing, SCT100 (computer class) and now taking A&P and Psychology and then I'm...
To Nurse or Not to Nurse

Iridescent Orchid replied to laski's topic in General Students

If this is where you feel your passion now, go for it! :) There's no sense in fighting interest in something that could be your calling later in life. Life's too short and if I were in your shoes and...
To rent or not to rent?

Iridescent Orchid replied to patiently-waiting's topic in General Students

It'd probably be in your best interest to purchase these books and hold on to them. I always bought pre-owned books for my pre-reqs and if they were new, I'd sell them after the semester to get a...
Pep Talk Please

Iridescent Orchid replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Students

Check with your adviser about Online Classes. I know my community college offers online for all of the pre-reqs we're required to take before LPN program, as well as some of the classes that are a...
What are you doing in between prereqs and NS?

Iridescent Orchid replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I'm pulling for January entry into the Nursing Program in my area, but if that doesn't take place, I'm going to take classes that will go towards my RN since I plan on bridging after I finish my LPN....
How many study hours per night (do you average?)

Iridescent Orchid replied to Equinox_93's topic in General Students

I don't have a daily study regimen, but I study the material depending on the intensity of it and depending on how well it clicks in my brain. I would say I average at about 2 hours/night on a usual...
fear of IVs and drawing blood

Iridescent Orchid replied to Katniss88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I used to have a big problem with the thoughts of giving others shots, because I still seem to have a fear of myself getting shots, even though I shouldn't by now - it's something that's always...
How often do you get sick? More or less often than

Iridescent Orchid replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

I happen to be a somewhat sickly individual. I usually get Tonsillitis once a year (Winter is my most horrible season of the year for just about anything). I'm trying to beat the odds by taking a...
Highlighting?

Iridescent Orchid replied to princsheather's topic in General Students

I'm also a bit of a highlighter myself and I have a certain way I code when outlining - and yes, it definitely has to do with different colors meaning different levels of importance. It's a great way...
Great News!

Iridescent Orchid replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Congrats! I wish you the best of luck for the future as well! :) It's nice when such hard work pays
How hard is it REALLY to get employed as a new RN?

Iridescent Orchid replied to NightBloomCereus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Honestly, just never give up. I've learned through reading as well, that while it is one of the most demanding fields right now, it's also competitive to land a spot in as well. My friend told me a...
Online Classes

Iridescent Orchid replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Like PP said, they are definitely great and beneficial for general education courses. Online classes have helped me continue to work my regular hours through pre-reqs, but that's as far as I let...
Student class Schedule

Iridescent Orchid replied to charlie.milani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Time management is a tricky thing to learn, especially when you're used to a certain way you manage things before changes. It takes a bit of time to find where you need to make adjustments. It may...
What color is your uniform?

Iridescent Orchid replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

White top and pants...I'd die if we had an all black dress code. I tend to suck with any sort of white clothing!
Anyone else do this while studying?

Iridescent Orchid replied to WKredz5's topic in General Students

I practically do the same, except it's usually with index cards as well. I definitely feel this is the best studying tactic for me and it's what I tend to stick to. I think it works - I mean, think...
fear of IVs and drawing blood

Iridescent Orchid replied to Katniss88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You can definitely overcome this! In fact, I'm willing to bet you'll be just fine after a few times engaging in the process. It definitely would be a lot easier for you if you've experienced this...
we cannot have acrylic fingernails

Iridescent Orchid replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

I'm glad I don't strongly oppose these rules. I had acrylics before, but hated them with a passion...and I'm a nail biter, so this all works out for me nail-wise. On the other hand, being stupid at a...
Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

Iridescent Orchid replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

I'd never, ever put that in my head. If I went into Nursing School expecting to fail, I'd probably do terribly and be removed from the program because of stressing about failing...I'd be asking...
Are nurses as competitive in work as they are in school?

Iridescent Orchid replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

I believe that merely depends on your set of classmates and your set of co-workers. :) You're always going to have people with insecurities everywhere you go and sometimes, that spouts into...
Tell me about your study group/study sessions

Iridescent Orchid replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

Choose wisely what "group" you make yourself a part of. I, for one, have never been a group person, especially when it came to school-related areas. I've never been in a group that truly studied as...

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