kdbean530

Graduating at the end of May which is also my birthday!!! Best present to myself ever! It's been a long journey, but also fast at the same time. Very rewarding. Already had so many memorable patients and experiences. I'm anxious about finding and get...

I was always a solo studier until half way through first semester. First of all be flexible. Not just in your hours, but your study partners. I found that it was not working with my first partner, and got adopted by another. I've never looked back. M...

I just finished my first year. We only went over the syllabus for half a day. We had clinical 2 days a week from 0650 to 1400. We had lecture one day a week from 0800 to 1400. I always carry my syllabus in the car, lots of pens, something to write on...

I am willing to move anywhere that will hire new grads! So please share where I could go! Illinois sure sounds good!

For me, flash cards were a waste of time. By the time I was done writing them it was time to take the exam. I don't make drug cards either for the same reason. There's just no time for that kind of stuff! So what I do after we have our lecture or som...

Where do you live k-girl?

I started the ADN route as well. In California they will still hire us, but it may take 6 months to a year. It's a lot easier to get a job as an RN if you already work in the hospital. My original goal was to get my ADN, work as an RN for a year or s...

I'm starting to write my resume, and am not sure what needs to go on there, and what doesn't. I.E. I've done a lot of volunteering in my life, does all that go on there? Do I write skills I've learned in nursing? Good qualities that I posess? I'm jus...

Thank you so much!

I have experienced both. But here's how it works. If you go into clinicals knowing what you're doing, totally confident, appreciate the staff, get to know them, don't act intimidated, speak up, ask smart questions (not ones you already know the answe...

My school doesn't require it either, but it's incorporated into our program as is pharm. So it is rather difficult to pile that learning on top of the usual med surg stuff. So it's pretty much up to us to learn it. Are there any suggestions for a pha...

I'm keeping all of my books. Because you never know what you'll need in the future, and I would hate to have to buy them again. My grandma kept all of her books and I'm happy she did. It's interesting to look through them and see how much has/hasn't...

Wow there's alot of L&D! I on the other hand totally hated that rotation. I like more action and to be constantly running around, with little breaks. Makes time go faster, and it's a good weight loss strategy! Lol. I'm thinking along the lines of...

One thing I'm learning is that nurses can drink! They talk about drinking their entire shift, and then go out for drinks after. But I can't blame them! Nursing is a very stressful job. I heard addiction is a problem with nurses. What's your take?

Hahha that's funny.

I just graduated from first semester and I have already seen and exploratory abdominal procedure. It was the best experience of my life! So I was wondering, have any of you students been in on a procedure?

You can calculate it out, but they take either 40 or 60 students a semester based on budget. So since we've had some budget cuts they'll probably be taking 40 for quite a while. You're looking at a 4 semester wait. In the meantime start taking classe...

I start in two weeks with OB first and then med surg. Woot! So excited, but I know it's one of those semesters where alot of people fail. Enjoying my break while I have one and also pre studying some med surg.

Ya that will be an amazing experience for you to be on the other side of things! It's good to hear that you got the care you deserve. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did =)

Great stories everyone! I'm so jealous of those who get an actual OR rotation! We used to have it but took it out =( It was a life changing experience for me and it could make other nursing students want to be an OR nurse. I know now that is definite...

Mag28. How come you do not want to be an OR nurse?

I enjoy it so much that I even study while on break between semesters!!!! Never had one day where I hated it.

Yes buy your books off of amazon. It will save you like $600 Book store is a rip off. If you guys ever have questions ask anyone from second semester. We are all super nice =) Start reading now!

What classes do you still need? I suggest ---- for Micro, and ------ for anatomy and phys

1. Get all your immunizations etc done asap so you can start reading! Read, and be organized. Start reading Taylor's only! Vital signs chapter and fluid and electrolytes. You will be practicing vital signs the first 2 days of lab. 2. Know your powerp...