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  1. Mean/Competitive nursing school classmates

    aachavez replied to cowgirl_RN's topic in General Students

    Who said about being besties with EVERYone? I think the OP was talking about the kind of attitudes that in the working world is called "lateral violence". Being competetive has given me the push to...

  2. Mean/Competitive nursing school classmates

    aachavez replied to cowgirl_RN's topic in General Students

    There are a few of us that are competetive with eachother, but friendly about it. We study together, help each other out, go over each other's work before turning it in.... some of my classmates are...

  3. RN Nursing School Orientation?

    aachavez replied to Summergrace's topic in General Students

    Orientation was about 8 hours for me as well. Nothing really exciting, but important stuff.... photos for student IDs, review of HIPPA, dress code, code of conduct, expectations, test taking...

  4. CMSRN or RN-BC?

    aachavez posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm looking at med-surg certifications.... which is better? Why choose one over the other? Is anyone certified in either? How was the test? How'd you

  5. How hard is nursing school for the student who is average or below at math & science?

    aachavez replied to kelkel587's topic in General Students

    I'm absolutly horrible at 'college' math (algebra, geometry etc) However, math in nursing I find to be much easier to comprehend. I have not had any issue at all with math questions on tests or...

  6. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    aachavez replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    I have to go do a drug screen within the next few weeks before I start my preceptorship (yay!) Its the hospital that requires the screen, not the school. Otherwise, I haven't had to do one. Though...

  7. Can somebody help me!!! Re: Saunders edition

    aachavez replied to hicup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    April of 2013 the NCLEX plan was updated, more questions in some categories and less from others. Most content is probably the same. I've been using Saunders for a while, and absolutly love

  8. Poop in nursing

    aachavez replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    I've had to clean poop... most of my clinical time has been at a (disgusting and terribly run) nursing home,. the majority of our day was diaper changes I'm sure some RN's deal with much less poop...

  9. Pay Off My Student Loans In Full or Make Monthly Payments?

    aachavez replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    some loans qualify for forgiveness after 10 years for public service workers, check into that and see if it changes your situation any. I vote for option 3 as well, don't totally deplete your...

  10. Ordering used text books on Amazon??

    aachavez replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    My nursing school, tuition includes the cost of all books. I have used half.com, or amazon many times before, and saved a fortune, never had any problems with it. I've even sold some of my books...

  11. How To Properly Clean Your Stethoscope

    aachavez replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    forgive me, I'm still a student.. but what is

  12. Nursing school expectations

    aachavez replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I do get together with some classmates, for studying or just for fun. The ones that are out partying all the time are the ones that are barely getting by, and mostly becuase they cheat

  13. Nursing facilities infested with bugs

    aachavez replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    During clinical at a nursing home, we'd see roaches fairly often. And this is in Tampa FL, roaches are HUGE. The place was disgusting anyway, never enough diapers or hygiene items, and cleaning staff...

  14. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    aachavez replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was nervous dealing with all the gross stuff, but I, and many of my classmates agree that it's not always that bad. You get in, deal with it, and get out. Standing around moaning and groaning...

  15. Med. Transcription?

    aachavez posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm wondering if doing med. transcription work on the side just for a couple extra $$ would be worthwhile. Has anyone done this before? Do you know of a reputable place to get certified? Any other...

  16. EMT-Basic (maybe?) during nursing school?

    aachavez replied to rldubz's topic in General Students

    I loved my EMT course, wish I could have gotten a job with it. I was not able to find EMT work, everyone wanted experience, and in a very small town opportunities were very limited. That was 10...

  17. You know you're a nurse in Alaska when...

    aachavez replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Im also curious what fish finger is.... Im looking at travel nursing, with a strong interest in AK (in Tampa now), Im

  18. What is the grading in you school

    aachavez replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    anything below 78 is failing, 77.9999 is a fail, there is absolutely no rounding. 94+ is an A 85-93 B 78-84

  19. Tampa, FL Hospitals: HELP!

    aachavez replied to rachel3332's topic in Florida Nursing

    What's wrong with HCA? I've been volunteering at an HCA facility for over a year, and now just got hired as a tech ( I graduate in Sept.). My family has spent more time than we'd like here, but each...

  20. Losing respect for nursing students

    aachavez replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 27, graduating ADN in September, brand new to medical tho. All the stuff mentioned here... sounds like so many from my program. Some instructors are super super strict about enforcing rules,...

  21. Physical Exam required for Nursing program....questions!

    aachavez replied to doxielover304's topic in General Students

    I had to have a physical, but it was pretty basic, like, can you follow my finger? equal strength in both hands? can you stand up straight with your eyes closed? very simple hearing test, nothing...

  22. Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    aachavez replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    A classmate was due right around now, during our 2 week break between quarters (4 a year). She was going to come back and continue on without skipping, however she went into labor very early, so her...

  23. Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    aachavez replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    A classmate was due right around now, during our 2 week break between quarters (4 a year). She was going to come back and continue on without skipping, however she went into labor very early, so her...

  24. Teacher offering Ativan scripts....?

    aachavez replied to I's and... Oh's's topic in General Students

    My instructor told us he once had a student tell him he had to take xanax before the tests (this instructors tests are freakin HARD) the instructor said.... you better not be coming on campus with...

  25. roll up your scrubs?

    aachavez posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've started seeing this more and more at the facility I'm doing clinicals at right now. It's a SNF, with a short term rehab wing, mostly with patients after big orthopedic surgeries. I've only seen...