AppalachianRNstudent

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  1. Best time to study?

    AppalachianRNstudent posted a topic in General Students

    What do you guys think? I've heard that if you study before you go to bed that the information will be better absorbed, but, I've never verified it with data or evidence. Anyways, what works best for...

  2. Feeling Burned Out & Unappreciated!- What else is new?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. This is kind of freaking me out. I've read numerous testimonies regarding the terrible working conditions that RN's have to endure - but, I think this one takes the cake. There is a level 1...

  3. Older Nursing students

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I'm 31. I've been working since I was 14. I think I'd make a good nurse and I think it's something I could tolerate too. I worked as a CNA for some time. I'm not the oldest in my class though - a lot...

  4. Is it all going to DNP?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to AppalachianRNstudent's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The only logic that I see in requiring all aspiring NP's to pursue an DNP is that more money will be funneled into the various educational arenas that offer an NP program. As a DNP, will my scope of...

  5. study help

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to msfarray86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agreed. Don't burn out. If you overload you're going to be stressed all the time and that will hurt your

  6. I failed my first exam. Now what?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    It sounds to me like you may worry a bit too much. Don't get me wrong - a 69 percent on your first exam is bad - but, it's not the end of the road. If I were you, I would ask to speak with your...

  7. Senoritis.

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Sure! :) Take it easy on the smirnoff. You gotta study

  8. Whats your study schedule like?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to lvnibclc's topic in General Students

    You are going to have a really hard go of it - but, the task is not impossible. You should read this thread. I follow a very similar approach as the hyperlinked thread above - with the exception that...

  9. Senoritis.

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    This is a great way to get through it. I make deals with myself too and I reward myself everyday and a BIG reward every week. You should check this out. I'd also like to add that you should be so...

  10. Nurse advocacy (Rant)

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm glad you take an interest in history. When I hear or read that workers are interested in history, it makes me happy because as Rosa Luxemburg said, history is the "Via Dolorosa" of the working...

  11. Nurse advocacy (Rant)

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think this article has some interesting points. Most of the information is stuff that we already know - however, I think it's worth repeating. Poor nurse staffing leads to rising hospital-acquired...

  12. Prospects after graduation?

    AppalachianRNstudent posted a topic in General Students

    Are you guys worried about finding a job after graduation? I am, sort of. I've been reading the forum for a long time - and every time I read the story of a new grad. having difficulty finding work or...

  13. I just don't get it.....

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

    I think nursing school would be a lot more effective if we could focus more on clinicals and less on theory. I learn a lot better doing hands on stuff that sitting in lecture room having a professor...

  14. Nurse advocacy (Rant)

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The main goal of of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. "Obamacare") is to contain costs, not improve access or provide excellent service to patients. In that respect, I think it's...

  15. Nurse advocacy (Rant)

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to KalipsoRed's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you guys are serious about improving your working conditions and being able to provide better care for your patients then you should check this out....

  16. Best time to study?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to AppalachianRNstudent's topic in General Students

    That's what I heard too. I study about thirty minutes before bed (and through the day as well) and that seems to be the best way to retain the

  17. Prospects after graduation?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to AppalachianRNstudent's topic in General Students

    There is a scholarship program through a local hospital that will pay you a stipend while in school. They require 4 months of service for every semester that you get the scholarship. I'm gonna try to...

  18. Distance from school to clinicals?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to Raineylane's topic in General Students

    At my school we have clinical days and lecture days. We don't go on the same

  19. Distance from school to clinicals?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to Raineylane's topic in General Students

    Just a few thoughts on Atlanta. I hate driving in that city. I've driven on the interstates around it and in the city itself - it's a pain in the butt. Here's the thing, I did it in an 18-Wheeler!! I...

  20. Distance from school to clinicals?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to Raineylane's topic in General Students

    I travel 30 minutes for my Med-Surg rotation and about 45 minutes for my OB rotation. Sorry you have anxiety while driving. This may sound goofy to you - but it might have to do some deep breathing...

  21. Does your school seem disorganized?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    It's $0.10/page to print at my

  22. runners in nursing school?

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to swoody's topic in General Students

    Great suggestions Swoody, thank you very much.

  23. Nurses share stories about impact of economy

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to scecile's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Read the entire document, including how to achieve these rights - here =

  24. Nurses share stories about impact of economy

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to scecile's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have an alternative

  25. Nurses share stories about impact of economy

    AppalachianRNstudent replied to scecile's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Democrats are a waste of time. Consider the events of the last several years. Obama's policies have mimicked Bush's in almost every way. He has not ended the barbarous practice of rendition. He has...