rubato ASN, RN

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    Do you hate when?

    rubato replied to guerrerop22's topic in General Students

    Diagnosis is not within the scope of practice for a nurse. That's always my
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    Summer 2013: Post UR grades, it's finally OVER!!!

    rubato replied to cee cee g's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    2 more weeks, but I'm pretty sure I'll end up with three
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    Most Challenging Prereq?

    rubato replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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??

    rubato replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

    rubato replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    rubato replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    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!

    rubato replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    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...
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    If you could "do over" one thing about nursing school, what would it be?

    rubato replied to justjohn's topic in General Students

    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?

    rubato replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Well, those urine stains would never
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    semester before nursing school

    rubato replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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?

    rubato replied to lossholly's topic in General Students

    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,...
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    Now that you are in nursing school are you happy?

    rubato replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    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...
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    Help for a struggling science student

    rubato replied to sarade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

    rubato replied to kayleen4246's topic in General Students

    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?

    rubato replied to green34's topic in General Students

    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?

    rubato replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...
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    Graduation gift for spouse and son: need help with ideas

    rubato posted a topic in General Students

    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...
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    Keeping your head in the books - what do you do when your brain isn't in it?

    rubato replied to ebinbrooklyn's topic in General Students

    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
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    Graduation gift for spouse and son: need help with ideas

    rubato replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    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

    rubato replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    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!!!! :-(

    rubato replied to RNinthemaking15's topic in General Students

    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?

    rubato replied to granolatrees's topic in General Students

    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.

    rubato replied to Jannie92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...
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    Pre-requisties may take 4 semesters, maybe longer?

    rubato replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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?"

    rubato replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    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...