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    Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

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

    The 10th edition has the 2012-2014 NANDA diagnoses while the 9th edition has the 2009-2011 NANDA diagnoses. But I know we have the 2015-2017 NANDA diagnoses now, so I'm assuming an 11th edition is in...
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    Is A&P 1 the most difficult class in nursing?

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

    No. No it is
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    Sticky situation .. What would you do?

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

    I would definitely take it to someone higher up if your instructor doesn't add those points to your grade. My program will not change your grade if you marked the Scantron incorrectly, but they will...
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    I *loved* my ED Rotation

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

    Wow, I hope I have that aha moment when I feel like I really fit somewhere. You may be able to find a job in the ED as a new grad, especially if you apply to a new grad fellowship (some are called...
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    Feeling overwhelmed - not getting it

    i♥words replied to brit.pz's topic in General Students

    Did I write this? My first semester I had a huge drop in confidence. I would look at skills and say "How hard can that be?" and then fail at them multiple times before succeeding. By mid semester I...
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    When you are at clinicals

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

    The issue here seems to be the instructor. My instructors would be horrified if they found us in the breakroom or lounging at the nurses' station. Plus, I don't understand the mentality of not wanting...
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    First Fundamentals Test

    i♥words replied to kh2013's topic in General Students

    I did pretty well in Fundamentals. I found it mostly common sense, and once I learned about NCLEX style questions I was good to go. Keep doing what you're doing and don't overthink
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    Being a slow reader in nursing school

    i♥words replied to dedicated_2b_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have started doing this and it is so helpful. Much quicker than reading word for word, and I'm going over and over what's
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    Just need a vent...

    i♥words replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Don't even get me started on that lab
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    Nursing student lacking passion?

    i♥words replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    This is exactly how I feel, and you worded it so well,
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    Just need a vent...

    i♥words replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    I'm going into my second year and haven't faced any roadblocks this year (so far), but I just want you to know I feel your pain. First year there were so many issues from books to lab coats to...
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    Well-fitting scrubs for tall, thin girls?

    i♥words replied to Liz2762's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you looked at Urbane? They have scrub pants in tall and I think they start at
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    Sacrificing church to study instead SMH

    i♥words replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This thread has been silent for a couple of days, but I just want to share my personal experience. After my second semester of college I became so stressed out because I was studying all the time. I...
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    Commuting to Nursing School?

    i♥words replied to ihurdle1920's topic in General Students

    I usually clock in at 2 to 3 hours round trip depending on clinical site. Honestly, it is a pain. I do enjoy the time alone to decompress, but I hate that it cuts a huge chunk out of my study time....
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    Clinical Socks/Stockings Question!

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

    As long as your socks are all white and your bare skin doesn't show when you sit down, you'll be
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    Pathophysiology☺Spring 2013

    i♥words posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anyone taking patho this semester? Anyone have wisdom to share on the subject? I, for one, am scared. I'm hoping this sensation will pass, but at the moment it is hanging on tight. I've heard bad...
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    FINALLY, The Time has come!

    i♥words replied to Jasonat6034's topic in General Students

    Don't buy books from the school's bookstore. Buy them used online and save. If you just want new, Amazon will still have them cheaper usually. Many instructors say it is beneficial to get new books so...
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    1st semester expectations

    i♥words replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    Hard. For me, the most difficult things were learning NCLEX style questions, managing assignments, and developing a routine at clinicals. It was not my hardest
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    Where do we keep our stuff?

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

    For class and lab a backpack is perfectly fine, if not expected. Class is like a normal college class. For clinical, keep whatever is important on your person. The only thing I keep in the break room...
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    Before Nursing School

    i♥words replied to Casha9's topic in General Students

    If you absolutely must do something, review anatomy (any and all). Otherwise, enjoy your free
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    An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

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

    Everyone realizes this doesn't apply to nursing alone, right? Every job has issues. The majority of jobs/careers have poor staffing, poor management, and poor salaries (the "I'm not getting paid what...
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    Does anyone actually read all the reading assignments?

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

    I actually seem to do better when I focus on the lectures and don't read the book. I skim and read boxes and tables, but not much more than that. This summer I am reading the book based on last...
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    Advice for Grad, Jobs: Fact or Fiction

    i♥words posted a topic in General Students

    At every clinical, my preceptor asks me what area of nursing I want to be in, and when I say I'm not sure yet because I like too many things I get puh-lenty of advice. Don't specialize too quickly...
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    Advice for Grad, Jobs: Fact or Fiction

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

    Thanks for the thoughts. If I stop comparing myself to every student who seems to have their entire career planned out, I think I'll be a lot less nervous about not knowing exactly what I want to do...
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    Advice for Grad, Jobs: Fact or Fiction

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

    Good to know. Thank you for your