Stephalump

Stephalump

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  1. Why is nursing school so overwhelming?

    Stephalump replied to Maya12's topic in General Students

    I think people have that misconception quite often. We can teach a layperson to do most of the skills we do with not much effort. It's the knowledge that sets us apart from everyone else. It's new and...

  2. Best planner for new nursing students?

    Stephalump replied to Anatoli's topic in General Students

    I use the full

  3. How different is ASN vs. BSN?

    Stephalump replied to parkj9's topic in General Students

    I don't know anyone that's done both a traditional BSN and an ADN, although I'm sure they're out there due to failing or moving or something like that. So anyway, I can't really speak to both. My...

  4. Where are you starting your clinicals?

    Stephalump replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    We did our first semester in med-surg with some extra outpatient clinic days thrown in

  5. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    Stephalump replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    You also won't graduate tomorrow. You know the hiring situation at this moment - you don't know what it'll be in 2-3 years. What you DO know is that at some point it'll change, because the change has...

  6. No Peds clinical site- does my school suck?

    Stephalump replied to Ihearthearts's topic in General Students

    We do have experience - the very minimum areas in the hospital every semester + simulation hours + outpatient pediatric placements, which count as clinical hours. We just don't doa full semester peds...

  7. No Peds clinical site- does my school suck?

    Stephalump replied to Ihearthearts's topic in General Students

    The poster asked if it's an issue transferring your license to another state. It's not. As far as peds jobs go, I suppose that remains to be seen. I think there are a couple people in my cohort who...

  8. Best planner for new nursing students?

    Stephalump replied to Anatoli's topic in General Students

    I use an Uncalendar and I love it! It's big, open, and undated with lots and lots of room to write. There's a weekly section and a monthly "at a glance" section, so I can plan out my days and my...

  9. No Peds clinical site- does my school suck?

    Stephalump replied to Ihearthearts's topic in General Students

    We still have peds hours - they're just done in simulation or clinic settings, so it isn't an

  10. Nursing or Medical Coding

    Stephalump replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've heard a lot of ridiculous reasons for why people should or shouldn't go into nursing, but I think that one ranks up there with the craziest. I had sweaty palms. Always have and I hate it! But no...

  11. No Peds clinical site- does my school suck?

    Stephalump replied to Ihearthearts's topic in General Students

    We get very little peds experience, as well. I spent one entire day on the peds floor thinking it would never be enough, and then I figured out WHY we only spend one day there. It was almost...

  12. Help with Power Point Slides

    Stephalump replied to Carpediem1012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second (or third...I didn't count) printing the powrpoints 3 per page with the notes option on the side OR 2 per page (which will give you plenty of room to write directly on each one.) I found I...

  13. NG Tube Anxiety

    Stephalump replied to alex-333's topic in General Students

    If it makes you feel better, all two of my NG tube placements thus far have been vomit-free. I was very unenthusiastic about that particular skill, but in my mind, all the more reason to do it ASAP....

  14. My 2nd day of class

    Stephalump replied to Snowangel7390's topic in General Students

  15. Any CrossFit-ing nursing students out there?

    Stephalump replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

    I don't Crossfit, but I'm a heavy lifter. I love it! It's such a challenge (physically AND mentally) and it's done amazing things for my body. I'm in the middle of the New Rules of Lifting for Women...

  16. My 2nd day of class

    Stephalump replied to Snowangel7390's topic in General Students

    Yay for your second day! I can totally empathize with the "rabbit trail" annoyance. I've been known to metaphorically slam my head into a brick wall over lecture hijacking. I want to come to class....

  17. ASN vs BSN

    Stephalump replied to AM326's topic in General Students

    My area is the same way. I wouldn't say the ADN programs around me are trying to compete - they know what's up. The idea is that there aren't enough BSN programs to educate nurses, so associate...

  18. Dropping out of Nursing School.

    Stephalump posted a topic in General Students

    I'm so sad. So very sad. I've been diagnosed with Addison's Disease and I'm starting to doubt my ability to finish my nursing program. I'm tired. I'm anxious. I'm weak. I'm nauseous. I'm running on 4...

  19. Dropping out of Nursing School.

    Stephalump replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Thank y'all so much. I love this place...so many amazing role models and such a good support system. So, per GreenTea's suggestion...back to work I

  20. Failed very first nursing text :(

    Stephalump replied to oliviasmom24's topic in General Students

    That's a bummer. It's tough when you feel confident and then don't do nearly as well as you'd like. So you had a good cry. Now it's time to turn it around and kick your next test's behind! The...

  21. Why did you choose Nursing as your career? Tell me your story. Here is my story

    Stephalump replied to Futurenurse75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose nursing because I wanted to be a physician, but I couldn't swing it between husband's job commitments and kids. So nursing seemed like the next best thing. Holy moly, though, did I absolutely...

  22. Homework Chair??

    Stephalump replied to mabe's topic in General Students

    Mind. Blown. That is SO

  23. Do I have any options?

    Stephalump replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    LC, I'm SO sorry you're struggling. I know you've worked so hard to get to this point. You're definitely stuck between a rock and a hard place, an you seem to have exhausted your options. I've been...

  24. How to get straight A's in nursing school?

    Stephalump replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    The problem with the best laid plans of nursing school is those pesky NCLEX-style tests. I have some brilliant, hard-working friends who don't make straight A's because their minds just don't "think"...

  25. Dropping out of Nursing School.

    Stephalump replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Thank you, everyone! I was exhausted last night and having a major pity party, but after a good nap today I'm feeling MUCH better. (I sound like my two year old...) It's crazy how much the little...