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    Ebooks? Some, all or none??

    i♥words replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

    I had to buy the school's package which included the "real" books and ebooks. I actually am really enjoying the ebooks. It's easy to highlight and take notes (my books are from Elsevier), and I love...
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    What do you carry your gear to clinicals in?

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

    I'm only allowed to bring what I can carry on my person plus a clipboard. I can bring lunch, but the possibility of it "disappearing" is very
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    Starting 1st semester on Chapters 17, 20-22 & 34 in Fund. book?

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

    Not one of my classes goes through the textbooks in numerical order. It isn't trickery; actually, it's a plan to get the information in your brain so you'll be ready for clinicals and later the NCLEX....
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    Questions about counting apical pulse

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

    The skills at my school are pass/fail as well. We aren't told how "off" we can be, but from what I've heard, most of the instructors allow a couple of chances to complete a skill
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    Terrrible first day of clincal

    i♥words replied to Zelda21's topic in General Students

    So your instructor hasn't provided a game plan for you? That seems odd. I think you need to locate Esme's brain
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    What is general skills lab etiquette?

    i♥words replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    My instructors always teach skills a little differently then how the book outlines, so I'd be lost if I practiced one way and then had to switch it up later on. Besides, when is there time to learn...
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    My scrub pants are killing me!

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

    This is interesting, because I'm noticing this myself. My scrubs are super, super soft, but my thighs are feeling irritated after a long day. I might try that Gold Bond stuff as well. I like the idea...
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    Teacher uses a different textbook for tests

    i♥words replied to smilemore78's topic in General Students

    I don't even know how to find out what test bank my nursing school uses. (I don't even know how to find out if they use one!) What does it matter? Your test result demonstrates your knowledge of...
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    i♥words replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    I seriously thought this thread was about scrub pants being too long. I was going to say that maybe you should try rolling them under or hemming them before you resort to tucking them into your shoes....
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    I didn't want to be the "one" who went on about it in class, but...

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

    Great job! I too was really nervous about my dosage calc test. Passed it, so I'm happy. I think dimensional analysis is great. Once I figured it out I realized how simple it is compared to the other...
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    Are nurses allowed to have facial piercings?

    i♥words replied to cascadingbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing school is super strict about everything from makeup to hairstyles to piercings to undershirts. Unfortunately, though the student pays (a lot) for nursing school, he or she can't call the...
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    Vital Signs Test

    i♥words replied to aaakers27's topic in General Students

    I had my check off a couple of weeks ago. I was nervous, but it turned out to be fairly simple. Just continue to practice taking blood pressures exactly as your instructor told you. It's easy to start...
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    First Exam...am I being too hard on myself

    i♥words replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

    I completely relate. I struggled and continue to struggle to get a hold of my perfectionism, and several years ago it began to creep into more areas of my life than just academics. I beat myself up...
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    New to nursing school

    i♥words replied to dahood84's topic in General Students

    I just started nursing school this semester too. I love the Quizlet app. On Quizlet's website I type up flashcards (instead of handwriting them) and I can study them anywhere using the app on my...
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    How on earth...

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

    Sorry, I just reread my post and was like, man, that was rude! Wish I had been one of those lucky ones. Love the mental octopus
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    Frustrations of an older student

    i♥words replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh! I'm sorry. I know that every school has its own policy. Of the ones I looked into, some looked at every class while others threw out old grades and only looked at the new retake grades. Maybe you...
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    How on earth...

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

    Have you never taken multiple classes simultaneously? I usually write a checklist of everything I need to accomplish. On a piece of paper I create columns or sections for each class and in each...
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    Stop complaining in class!

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

    I'm first-year as well, and my classroom setting is a definite mix of whiners and respecters. Yes, I've heard a few whine about the lectures, tests, and difficulty; but, I've also heard a few...
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    Want to quit nursing school with 9 months left

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

    Please find someone to talk to about this. Quit nursing school. But suicide isn't the answer. As I just recently read, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. You can get out of this...
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    What am I doing, trying to be a Nurse? Who am I trying to fool?

    i♥words replied to Lacey94's topic in General Students

    I know exactly what you are saying, as I felt much the same way during my pre-reqs. Now that I'm actually in nursing school I see that there are many checks that, when used appropriately, prevent...
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    A missed opportunity

    i♥words replied to RHill9919's topic in General Students

    Ditch nursing school (for a little while) and take the trip. I can tell you're leaning that way anyway, so I say go for
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    Easy?

    i♥words replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    I know what you are saying. I don't think this first semester is easy, but I also don't think it is as hard as some people claim. The academic side isn't that difficult, but the skills and clinical...
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    Hard to celebrate your awesome test grade!

    i♥words replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Yep, I stick with saying "I passed" instead of gushing about my actual letter grade or
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    Doing Well And It Feels Weird

    i♥words replied to ShadowsGirl101's topic in General Students

    Since most people are currently trying to stop worrying, I would not suggest you start. I'm almost a month into nursing school and I'm not overly worried either. I haven't even cried about anything...
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    Flu shots as a student anyone?

    i♥words replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in General Students

    It's crazy how everyone is so different. I initially got the flu shot because the year before I had the flu twice and it took me literally months to fully recover. After that, I decided to get the flu...