rubato ASN, RN

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    First week of school down...what have I done!

    rubato replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    I'm about to start my second semester. At least half of my class of 64 was a nervous wreck or in tears at the end of the first week last semester. We had 5 straight days of massive amounts of lecture....
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    I am not trying to be pessimistic but

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

    You may or may not make it. I hope that you do. But, if not, just work on retaking some classes, getting that GPA up and reapplying. Or, apply to a different
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    Dieting and nursing school

    rubato replied to Jennybrie's topic in General Students

    I don't ever "diet", but I do try to eat healthy. I'm a fit person, within my normal body weight and all that. I work out a lot. But, even with all the good going on there, I gained weight my first...
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    what did I get myself into.

    rubato replied to Lauraash's topic in General Students

    Lauraash, I felt that way too. I am CNA certified, but my program was a joke. When we were starting my RN program, so many of the other students thought I was incompetent because I didn't know how to...
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    Clinical Preparation

    rubato replied to SuperWoman913's topic in General Students

    I just finished my semester clinicals in med/surg oncology. Every patient seemed to be on heparin/Lovenox, some type of combo antihypertensive cocktail (usually hydrochlorothyazide and an ACE...
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    Memory don't fail me now!!!!

    rubato replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kind of. I retain some things. Other things, I only retain at a surface level, but without any depth. Now that I'm in nursing school, anatomy is coming back, but not with full knowledge. Only that...
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    Anyone that was accepted.....

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

    Well, I had a 4.0, and a 29 on the ACT. That got me past the first round. That round took the applicants from about 400 to 115. Then, we had an interview and we were brought down to 64. It ultimately...
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    I love my program so far!

    rubato replied to Melela's topic in General Students

    I had the same feeling at orientation. And, after a semester, I can say that it stuck. My instructors were fantastic. Of course, they were tough as could be, but constructive about it. I couldn't be...
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    How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    rubato replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    No sunshine and rainbows here. It's hard, hard work. But, I wouldn't trade nursing school for anything. I have met the most amazing people in my fellow students. I have touched lives in clinicals and...
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    Trache suctioning

    rubato replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    I didn't get this privilege yet in clinicals, but one of my classmates was describing it and it sounds horrid. I do not have a weak stomach, but this one might just be my downfall. I hope you figure...
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    Required to keep books?

    rubato replied to traumanurse2b?'s topic in General Students

    We got a list before first semester for the entire program. I bought them all and just planned on keeping them through the program, since that is how it is set up for us. There wasn't a formal "Do not...
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    Terrifed of nursing school

    rubato replied to braxtonsmommy112311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is hard, there's no question. But, if you have a strong work ethic when it comes to school (and most of the homeschooled people I know do), you'll be fine. It's somewhat about being smart, but it's...
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    Chemistry not required for nursing program?

    rubato replied to RN2BE93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, but you need to know that the drug the doctor ordered will do the right thing for your patient. It's important. Doctors make mistakes all the time that can be incredibly bad for a patient. It's a...
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    ATI Appeal

    rubato replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in General Students

    Well, so far, no one here is being mean, except for the comment above. We are stating our opinions, which are different than yours. We are allowed to have differing opinions than either of you or from...
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    ATI Appeal

    rubato replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in General Students

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    Loose Uniforms?

    rubato replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    Don't worry. They won't be loose after a semester of nursing
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    Bringing your books to Lecture of Lab

    rubato replied to rbunnybennett's topic in General Students

    We were told to bring ours to class, but never used them. The only reason was to know what page a table was on from the powerpoints. I would, instead, just write the page number on the corresponding...
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

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

    Good to know. Thanks for the responses. All schools around here require college level chem and some require organic
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    Weight gain?

    rubato replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    I think I'm going to have to get back to my old habit of getting up at 4:30 and running before the day begins as well as planning out and precooking the meals for the whole week on Sunday. I don't...
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    Who were you in high school

    rubato replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    I was the slacker/outcast who skipped school 2-3 days per week. My other slacker friends didn't know that I maintained a 4.0 only going to school 2 days a week. They were all failing and dropping out....
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    Most challenging moments in Nursing school

    rubato replied to Onco_NT's topic in General Students

    Not knowing the answer and feeling like I let my clinical instructor down! I am a complete know it all, and I now do not. I also have someone teaching me who really wants me to retain every word she...
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    Weight gain?

    rubato replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    Lost 5 pounds already and hoping for 5 more before January 14th!
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    ATI Appeal

    rubato replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in General Students

    ATI is worth 10% of our grade also. I'm fine with it. I knew going into this semester that that's the way it was. It is fair. You know why? Because your nursing school decided this is how they were...
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

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

    I agree with what everyone else has said: take prereqs that will eventually apply to your BSN program that you choose. But, I must ask, what nursing program doesn't require chemistry? I'm doing an ADN...
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    Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

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

    First off, nurses don't make a ton of money, so anyone who's in it for the money is a fool. Second, it's not like it used to be. There's not a ton of job security and assurance in nursing, so if...