rubato ASN, RN

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    Do you hate when?

    Diagnosis is not within the scope of practice for a nurse. That's always my
  2. 2 more weeks, but I'm pretty sure I'll end up with three
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    Most Challenging Prereq?

    I guess I'm in the minority here. Loved all the sciences and maths. Philosophy was the hardest class I ever
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    Please share your GPAs??

    4.0 and a 29 on my ACT. My school is ultra
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    Can't get into nursing school!

    It is frustrating and the same story all over the country. Nursing schools are incredibly competitive. I also go to a community college with 10 times the amount of applicants for spots available. I...
  6. OP, yes it can get judgmental on here, but it sounds like you've got a good attitude about it. It's not just here, everyone's pretty judgmental. As far as my clinical experience, I had days where I...
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    I want my life back!

    It's okay. We'll all get through it. I don't work, but between taking care of kids, full time nursing school, training for and running races, taking extra classes because I'm bridging to BSN the...
  8. Yep, those care plans are real. Nurses may not write out an actual care plan, but they do have a list of the three priorities and they focus on interventions to help their patients reach those goals....
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    Opinion on your uniforms?

    Well, those urine stains would never
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    semester before nursing school

    Yep, doable. I took 18 and got all As. Of course, then I started nursing school and my 4.0 went
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    Student loan debt?

    My community college is $11K. I managed to get a full scholarship through the Honors program at my school. So, total debt of zero! A friend of mine couldn't get in to my school after trying 3 times,...
  12. Yes and no. I am so happy to be in nursing school. I am happy at the thought of my future career. But, the work in my first year almost killed my marriage. It's hard and it kind of sucks. It will be...
  13. Science is SOOOOO important. But, if you aren't grasping it right now, that doesn't mean that you won't get it eventually. Tutors, extra time in the lab, more studying, study partners, whatever it...
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    Nusing school --- and IBS

    I have Celiac Disease which is also a GI issue. I have learned, after many years, what foods cause my issues, and the night before clinicals especially, I eat very light and very clean in order to...
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    Opinion on your uniforms?

    All maroon, both tops and bottoms. The cut was not flattering on anyone, but in my case, because the pants were too short and I had to pull them down really low, they gave me a bulge in the crotch...
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    Micro biology vs A&P difficulty?

    I think A & P is a lot harder. But.....my school has a 5 credit hour one that encompassed both 1 and 2 material from most schools. I think the thing that made micro easy for me was when I...
  17. To go along with the graduation gift thread, I need ideas on what to give my husband and 13 year old son as a gift for my graduation. They have done so much to support me through this process and I...
  18. I go running. I study until I can't anymore, then head outside for a run, then back in to study. It helps to fatigue my body and settle me down both mentally and
  19. I'm thinking about the trip idea. I will try to plan something without their knowledge that they would both love.
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    Favorite mnemonic

    I can't post any of mine. They have to be really dirty in order for me to remember
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    I hate microbiology!!!! :-(

    I made it through my first year of nursing classes and loved them. I'm taking micro this summer and HATE it! With a passion! They do not need to be tied together, so don't worry. I am excited to hear...
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    What do you wear under scrubs?

    For me, it depends on the environment. I always assume I'm going to be cold and wear a long sleeved t-shirt the first time I go someplace. But, if it's a place where I know I'm usually warm, I either...
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    I feel like giving up.

    I did an 8 week chem class and thought that was a killer. Of course, I was taking 2 other classes that summer as well, but man. I can't imagine 6 weeks. Can you retake the class? It sounds like you're...
  24. 4 semesters. I took 2 summer semesters, 1 fall, 1 spring. I took all the prereqs and all the coreqs and was taking a ton of credit hours, up to 18 one semester. I also have taken quite a few prereqs...
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    "Learning a New Language?"

    It is a new language, sure. But, the critical thinking is key. And, I've got to be honest, that first semester was HARD!!!!! As in, I almost lost it hard. Of course, I had a lot more on my plate than...