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  1. Kaplan Questions!

    katiebear posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I searched everywhere for this, but I can't seem to find it. Any input is appreciated! I've been using Kaplan for studying for the NCLEX-RN. I've done the first 3 question trainers, a diagnostic, and...

  2. Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

    katiebear replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    Actually, all someone knows at any age above 20 is what THEY PERSONALLY dealt with as a 20 year old. Also fact. You can explain it away and pretend that other contingencies are important, but the...

  3. Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

    katiebear replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    I have been in several situations throughout my nursing program where I was informed my stress and effort was not equal to the stress and effort of others due to my age. I find it to be ridiculous to...

  4. Best nursing journals to subscribe too.

    katiebear replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

    If you ever find a specialty you think could be your niche, I highly recommend subscribing. I get so excited when I get mine, and it really recharges my drive to do well. I like Nursing Made...

  5. Junk in the trunk

    katiebear replied to hardworkdedication's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to wear Cherokee with the flare/slit leg when I did home health and did a WHOLE lot of squatting/bending. Whatever you do, don't buy anything unisex. Scrubs built for a curve are going to FIT...

  6. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    katiebear replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    Never regret things, it's not healthy. Simply move forward because you can't change what's already happened. ADNs can get jobs over a BSN if you make yourself a name. In my area, a lot of ADNs get...

  7. What will you do after you graduate and take NCLEX?

    katiebear replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    Buy a pair of Danskos, seriously. Like as soon as I pass the

  8. Wish I Had Studied More Of....

    katiebear replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Students

    Phlebotomy, hands down. I honestly don't think the suggestion to take a semester of Spanish will do you much good. One semester won't have you to any sort of comprehension level when dealing with...

  9. What books do you have on your desk?

    katiebear replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a small bookshelf totally loaded with nursing books, but the ones that are on the top shelf and I use the most are: Tabers. Don't ever go anywhere without your Tabers. Davis Drug Guide Hogan...

  10. What type of full-time jobs can you work while going to nursing school?

    katiebear replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For a while, I had two part time jobs while in my ADN program. I dropped down to one recently, but I may go back to do in a little while. I also personally know three people who have worked full time...

  11. Digital Recording - Helpful or Time Consuming?

    katiebear replied to NyLALove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started recording lectures this semester and I think I'll continue from here on out. It takes absolutely no effort on my part to record... And the way I do it, it takes no effort to listen, either....

  12. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    katiebear posted a topic in General Students

    I've been considering joining the organization tied to my specialty of choice lately. They have student nurse rates, as I'm pretty sure all of the specialty organizations do, and I've been thinking...

  13. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    katiebear replied to katiebear's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your input!! I really appreciate

  14. Maybe you feel/felt the same? Worried about 'getting it'

    katiebear replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    Nobody remembers all of A&P, I agree. But you'd be surprised how much of it really does stay somewhere in your brain. My best suggestion for you is to connect everything new to something you...

  15. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    katiebear replied to katiebear's topic in General Students

    It's my specialty of choice. I'm keeping an open mind about other areas, but I really "clicked" with one in particular. Everything fell into place, I could problem solve easier, I understood...

  16. What time do you start clinical?

    katiebear replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    Med Surg days start at 5:30! We're morning

  17. Maybe you feel/felt the same? Worried about 'getting it'

    katiebear replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    I've never heard of an ADN program where you have a semester that does not involve clinicals! How interesting. I highly suggest switching up your studying. If you feel like you just aren't getting it,...

  18. Affording school...

    katiebear replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    Just some words of encouragement - I'm in my third semester of nursing school and I have two part time jobs. (A full time job is too hard to work out a schedule.) Two part times gives me more...

  19. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    katiebear replied to katiebear's topic in General Students

    I actually don't mean SNA. I mean organizations that are geared towards a specific specialty. Most of them have student membership options. (My area does not offer an SNA chapter, so there are no...

  20. My classmates dropping like flies???

    katiebear replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Students

    Wow, I really must be in a small program! I honestly had no idea it was THAT small. There are only 8 of us left (from 25). Our program always loses at least half by

  21. What attributes do you need as a OR nurse

    katiebear replied to dinhm17's topic in Operating Room

    This is all really interesting information! :) I'm just in my first semester, but you know it's on all of our minds what we want to do somewhere down the road. OR sounds like it could fit me pretty...

  22. working while in nursing school

    katiebear replied to alexis87's topic in General Students

    I am in my first semester of nursing school and I needed to keep my job. I'm an A&P/math/bio tutor about 15 hours a week, plus I kept my home health aide job so if they're ever in a bind on the...

  23. How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    katiebear replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I applied to the local university and got in, but when I made the decision to do nursing I applied to the CC program and got in. So... I think the answer is I just applied to ONE nursing

  24. MDF 767x or Littmann Lightweight II Se

    katiebear replied to UpNorthTC's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just recently purchased a Littmann Lightweight and I adore it, but I have noticed it is shorter than my previous stethoscope and the ear pieces are smaller. In my case, that was what I wanted, but...

  25. ADN to RN-BSN or straight to BSN?

    katiebear replied to SerenityToAccept's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm enrolled in an ADN program and plan to do my BSN right after. Where I am, the university has a horrible nursing program and the CC has an excellent one. Local places hire the CC nurses without...