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  1. Calling second degree students..... Competition

    mssjez replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology. Unfortunately, I cannot find a job that doesn't require counselor certification to support myself. I also can't find a job working directing...

  2. Medical surgical I

    mssjez replied to Happy_RN123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've heard other people recommend reviewing their notes and recording, then playing back in the car to review both lecture and book information. If you're studying the night before anyway you could...

  3. What books do you have on your desk?

    mssjez replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dosage Calculations, Nurse's Pocket Guide, Fundamental's Success, Nursing Care Plans, Saunders NCLEX Review, and How to survive and maybe even love nursing school

  4. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    mssjez replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    I just watched the rerun of that one yesterday! Love

  5. Is nursing still a good career choice?

    mssjez replied to manskette's topic in General Students

    I think that nursing schools are taking advantage of the media's broadcast that there is still a "nursing shortage". I consistently hear on the TV and radio about LPN and RN programs and how great a...

  6. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    mssjez replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just familiarize yourself with the pages they told us to go through. From what I've heard, it's not too bad of a test and the people who don't do well were they ones that waited til that week to...

  7. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    mssjez replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Don't freak out yet! It's only the beginning of July! From what I know about CCC's exam, it's 10 questions and you have half an hour. Just keep doing the practice question in the book, know your...

  8. optional textbooks

    mssjez replied to DNP2023's topic in General Students

    I say if you can talk to a student who is finished with the year you're going into, they'll give you a better perspective. A few senior nursing students were at our orientation and highly recommended...

  9. What will you do with your RN license?

    mssjez replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I definitely am interested in psych (I have a previous degree and experience in it). But I'm also interested in CCU, ICU, and Med/Surg. I have been looking into travel nursing and really like the...

  10. Nurses and alcohol

    mssjez replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    I think drinking in moderation is fine. There's nothing like working all day, coming home, and having a glass of wine or a beer and getting into "home mode". If you can choose to go to the gym...

  11. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    mssjez replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm going to CCC and we were told at orientation that clinicals won't start until mid-October and we won't find out where our sites are until the first week in October. I'm not sure if all the...

  12. That question all nursing students get: why do you want to be a nurse?

    mssjez replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    It's really unfortunate that you feel like anyone who says they like to help people are lying. My experiences in the psych field have been extremely challenging. I've had very little pay for getting...

  13. Uniforms

    mssjez replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Our scrubs aren't bad. Hunter green top and bottom. I'm grateful for no white since i'm rather clutzy. The only bad part about our uniform is the "lab coat" which looks like a sport warm up jacket,...

  14. That question all nursing students get: why do you want to be a nurse?

    mssjez replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    I think your reasoning is good. My reason: It's another way for me to help people. I have two degrees in psychology and have always enjoyed helping people doing direct care. I have always maintained...

  15. Why can't you get Financial Aid with a Bachelors Degree?

    mssjez replied to thewoods4's topic in General Students

    I am attending an ADN program after completing a BA and MA in a different field. I filled out fafsa because I needed to for the school to distribute loans and they told me I was awarded a grant....

  16. Dealing with death as a student in clinicals?

    mssjez replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Peggy Anderson is the author. And it's only about $8 at Barnes and Noble. Not expensive but a great read. She talks about her most difficult patients and why they were difficult. Keep in mind the...

  17. Dealing with death as a student in clinicals?

    mssjez replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I'm beginning nursing school in the fall and while a death and dying class is not offered in our program, the clinical instructors and our faculty advisors will always be there for support and...

  18. Calendar for Fall 2012 Nursing Students

    mssjez replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    You're welcome! They're really easy to make, the new versions of Word have a Calendar feature and all sorts of templates! Happy to share

  19. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    mssjez replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm not overwhelmed with the things to get done as much as I'm overwhelmed about the cost of everything. At this point I've spent the same amount as tuition on all of these 'to dos' (stethoscope,...

  20. "C" in A&P1 Can and should I take it again?

    mssjez replied to raspysunny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think this depends most on the admission criteria for the schools you're applying to. My school requires a minimum of a C+ in all science based nursing pre-reqs and co-reqs. They also determine a...

  21. Calendar for Fall 2012 Nursing Students

    mssjez replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    So glad you liked them! I realized that the November one had a quote cut off, so I fixed it. I couldn't see the edit feature to replace the attachment above so I'm going to put it here. Sorry about...

  22. good, free, nclex review material

    mssjez replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Lippincott has NCLEX Review apps separated by category that are

  23. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    mssjez replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I thought I would share this article since it follows the discussion of this thread. It talks about a hospital in Texas who in addition to refusing to hire smokers, is also not hiring anyone with a...

  24. Power Foods

    mssjez replied to SC4Nurse2B's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm a total believer in cooking a lot and freezing individual portions to reheat when cramped for time. I like cooking things that can be made in larger portions like soup (without any starch),...

  25. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    mssjez replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My stethoscope has arrived!!! Also, these are the shoes I