rubato ASN, RN

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    How many tries do you get?

    rubato replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    No fails. In any one semester, you don't pull a 78%, you're out of the
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    Accredited vs. Not

    rubato replied to Spartanguy625's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't do
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    I've wasted my spring break!

    rubato replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    I ended up getting 8 pages of work and one ATI practice test done today. Good enough I guess. It wasn't a complete waste. I had to schedule this work around my nap, but hey, I got it
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    Working out/exercising while in nursing school

    rubato replied to Vincent_'s topic in General Students

    I work out every day. On clinical days, I get up at 4 am to go running. On non-clinical days, I make sure to walk/run/lift/take a class/something every single day. It keeps me energized, centered,...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    rubato replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in an ADN program and will bridge to BSN when I graduate. I had to take comp 1 and 2 for my associate's degree. I also am writing papers in my nursing program. I chose to join the honor's program...
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    For extroverts...please don't ask me

    rubato replied to hazyblue's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm an extrovert who used to be an introvert. I sometimes wish I could go back. Like VivaLasViejas, I would also love to be a little less out there. I seem unable to accomplish anything without having...
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    12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    rubato replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Lots of great advice. Fitness is my life and I will always make time for it. But, after 12 hour clinicals (I'm still in school), it's not gonna happen. So, I get up at 4 am, run the fastest 2 miles I...
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    Clinicals making me question my decision to be a nurse?

    rubato replied to Katie2014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Agreed. We all have our thing. I love watching surgeries, but hate trachs. And packing certain wounds. Like everyone said, don't go into the OR, and you'll be
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    Choosing between nursing schools

    rubato replied to stephen1219's topic in General Students

    Wow, tough choice. Part of me says stay where you're comfortable, and enjoy the lower cost and less stressful environment. But, if I were single and young (I am neither) and had been accepted to John...
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    Are nursing schools really competitive? How did you get in?

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

    Agree with above poster. Make an appointment with the counselor/advisor of each school that specializes in the nursing program. We can't answer your question about specific schools. Yes, schools are...
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    How is Nursing School really like?

    rubato replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is hard because: The amount of material thrown at you The concepts The more mature level of classes (you don't get redos and help the way you do in prereqs) The pharmacology The...
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    Disqualified from COC (Venting?)

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

    Sorry to hear that your application was thrown out over it. It's an unfortunate fact that in nursing school, they are hypercritical of every single thing. I've been in trouble because a piece of hair...
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    I feel like the biggest idiot.

    rubato replied to M-Roc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tissues was the worst! It is very hard to tell the difference. Good luck to both of
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    I feel like the biggest idiot.

    rubato replied to M-Roc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think it has anything to do with being fresh out of school. I'm 42 and got an A in A & P. But, like someone above said, it's really just memorization. It takes a lot of time and effort and...
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    Class Schedule (need some advice!)

    rubato replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I did 2-8 hour clinicals last semester and am doing 1-12 hour this semester. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the 12 hour. I was exhausted at the end of a clinical day no matter what the length. This way, it's only...
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    Anyone who had chemistry over the summer, please read

    rubato replied to Ms.Frank's topic in General Students

    I took chemistry, plus algebra and a running class 2 summers ago. The thing I LOVED about it was that, due to the fast pace, I couldn't forget anything from the beginning of class. Less studying for...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    rubato replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would look at it as a bonus. Easy A for doing very little work. I can write a 6-8 page paper full of BS on anything, even a single word, and do it in very little time. Enjoy the gift you've been...
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    hep b vaccine

    rubato replied to Nursingstudent93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of the schools allow it as long as you are in the process. Don't fret about it this weekend because you can't do anything about it anyway. Find out on Monday and do the best you
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    Any studies done on pre-nursing students?

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

    Yes. The stress doesn't officially happen until you're a nursing student. I thought I was stressed in my pre req classes. Boy, was I wrong. Now, I'm stressed!
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    In Nursing school, do we review A&P?

    rubato replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So far, I've used a lot of physiology in nursing school. Everything we do is based off of it. Anatomy knowledge is more about just knowing the
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    Why did you choose your nursing school?

    rubato replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    I think it's completely fair and realistic to want to enjoy the college experience. If school is all you are committed to, you should have time for some extracurricular, campus activities, no problem....
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    Do you have to complete all pre-reqs before applying?

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

    My school allows you to take some, but not all during the program. But....there is no way you have time. I got everything done except micro and I'm taking that this summer, in between semesters of the...
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    Age old debate: on campus or online micro?????

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

    I've decided to take the on campus option, unless I don't get in. The competition for the few spots is crazy. I have a specific professor I want, and that means all of 24 spots. If I don't get in,...
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    Age old debate: on campus or online micro?????

    rubato posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a second semester nursing student who needs to take micro this summer. I also need the lab. I am tempted to take the class online and only go to the campus for the lab portion. But...... 1. The...
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    Finding peripheral pulses

    rubato replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Someone showed me for post tibs to reach under the ankle and press behind the medial malleolus (sp?). It works better for me than trying from the