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    Advice for Grad, Jobs: Fact or Fiction

    i♥words replied to i♥words's topic in General Students

    I think I need a poster that says this.
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    Thoughts on tablets

    i♥words replied to Sammy Jankis's topic in General Students

    I would not want to carry around a 7 inch tablet in my scrubs pocket. If your instructor even allows you to have an electronic device (some don't), I'd stick with a smartphone. For studying, though, a...
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    Avoiding patients hitting on you

    i♥words replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    I've been hit on by a nurse and tech (same day, I think?). Maybe I just looked particularly gorgeous that day, I don't know... I almost always get the "Are you old enough to be in nursing school?"...
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    White Shoes for clinicals

    i♥words replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Timberland Pro Renova. I love mine and they aren't too hideous.
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    Do I 'NEED' these books?

    i♥words replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    I'd get the lab test reference book and skip the rest. I use it for all of my care
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    Three months to kill before Nursing School... what to do

    i♥words replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I'd say do nothing because that's all I want to do at the moment, but I know how I was before nursing school so... Study fluids and electrolytes. (I like the Made Incredibly Easy book.) The subject...
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    Failed my first exam!!!

    i♥words replied to lth1123's topic in General Students

    We are in the same boat, apparently. I did well my first semester of nursing school and then this semester I went and failed an exam. What in the world? I went to my instructor's office hoping that I...
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    Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    i♥words replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    I second this. For me, practicing NCLEX questions helps me more than studying the material. Of course I study, but I make sure to practice questions too. Last semester I looked around online for...
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    Handling Introversion

    i♥words replied to isleofjersey's topic in General Students

    I order myself to be brave. Before entering my patient's room I remind myself, "I can do this." I force myself to volunteer. Patient A needs a dressing change? I'll do it. Patient B needs a drain...
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    What plan to follow? Anything will help!

    i♥words replied to mydreamjob26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The university you plan to transfer to can give you all the information you need about transferring credits. Talk to them and stick with your
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    Preparing for nursing school

    i♥words replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    I bought some Reebok sneakers for about $30. They are pretty comfy and look nicer than a lot of white sneakers I looked
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    Class of 2015

    i♥words replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I rewrite/retype my notes, which I have found to be a huge thing for studying. Some of my instructors record lectures and I sometimes re-listen and add to my notes. I draw pictures, even though I am...
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    Class of 2015

    i♥words replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    This second semester is already busy. It is a relief to feel like I know what I'm doing, at least in the sense that I am not a deer in headlights wondering what nursing school will be like. Also, I'm...
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    Integrated chem class: organic, inorganic and biochem

    i♥words replied to ElizabethH736's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My chemistry class was integrated as well. I didn't think it was too difficult. The math is minimal and your textbook should have practice problems. I tried to do all of them in my study time so that...
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    First Semester BSN Program

    i♥words replied to nursinglove15's topic in General Students

    These are things I learned during my first semester. - Use as many alarm clocks and calendars as you need to be on time and keep yourself from going crazy trying to remember when your assignments are...
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    Overslept on 1st clinical day...

    i♥words replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Every few nights I dream I sleep through my alarm and wake up when I should already be at clinical. I try to hurry but I can only move in slow motion, traffic is terrible, and my clinical instructor...
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    i♥words replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Family, God,
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    FIrst Year Experience (insight and advice)

    i♥words replied to LadyKay's topic in General Students

    I completed my first semester in December, and I'm starting my second in a couple of weeks. I'm answering these questions based on my first semester. I had about 9 hours of lecture a week and 12 hours...
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    Weird Feelings about Sickness

    i♥words replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    If your feelings impair your ability to complete tasks and help your patients, then I would worry. If not, then work through your feelings and don't pass out.
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    Class of 2015

    i♥words replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    So
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    Class of 2015

    i♥words replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I feel like I'm digging my heels in trying to keep time from passing. Seriously, don't make me go back! I am sadly not one of those people who loves nursing
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    Open Letter to Incoming Students

    i♥words replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    It all depends on who you are. Some cry. Some push everything away because they feel distracted. Nursing school doesn't change who you are. It might bring out the best and worst in you, but it doesn't...
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    are fluids and electrolytes really THAT bad?

    i♥words replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Students

    In my experience, what GrnTea said is true. Fluids and electrolytes are often taught poorly. I tend to do well when I'm studying at understanding all of it, but once I'm sitting in front of a test I...
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    Nursing school effect on life?

    i♥words replied to Moonspellpecado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my first semester and I feel like I let school overtake me in many ways. You have to make time for the things that are important to you. I've realized that grades aren't
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    Do I really need ebooks?

    i♥words replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    I had to buy ebooks (at least a drug guide) for use at clinical sites. You don't have to be nice when asking "Are the ebooks required?" Just ask! If they say they are required, ask when and where you...