Stephalump

Stephalump

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  1. How much do LPN's really make?

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

    It really does depend on where you live and the setting. I know people here who started in nursing homes making $22/hr and people in dr's offices making

  2. PREGNANT while in nursing school??

    Stephalump replied to lovinla23's topic in General Students

    Op asked this in 2006. Lets hope she's graduated AND procreated by now. To the person who bumped this thread (don't remember your username, sorry): It an be done. People have done it before you and...

  3. What is a good NCLEX-RN book to get during nursing school?

    Stephalump replied to firefly101's topic in General Students

    We use the Saunders boom. As well. The reviews hit all the main points and the questions are super helpful! The further along I get the more valuable I find it to

  4. Evolve Elsevier Case Studies

    Stephalump replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you using resources or just guessing? I've found my textbooks and google work wonders :) Without using anything, I do terribly. I don't know why, but I usually bomb

  5. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

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

    There's no pay difference here. There is a hiring difference, though. Some hospitals are no longer hiring ADN new

  6. Some of the things you hear as a student..

    Stephalump replied to jasilady's topic in General Students

    We had a special summer class before we started the program. Current CNAs could exempt from it because it was just basic care stuff, but they still encourage them to come because learning to do ADLs...

  7. Test Taking Tips.... Add your own!

    Stephalump replied to Staragate's topic in General Students

    Don't worry how fast/slow everyone else around you is going. Some people are super fast test takers and get great grades that way. Some people take the entire allotted time and make great grades that...

  8. Starting to freak out a little....

    Stephalump replied to myamamma's topic in General Students

    I agree with the Test Success book. Much help. My other piece of sanity saving advice is to give your best and try not to stress over perfect grades. Some people "click" with the NCLEX style...

  9. Accepted to a school that is accreditated by the state BON but not CCNE or NLNAC...

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

    I think it depends on the program. Some less than honest schools know they'll never attain accreditation but apply anyway...over and over again. Students think "Hey, they're candidates!" and are...

  10. How much extra time do you spend in the Nursing Lab?

    Stephalump replied to edatri's topic in General Students

    I'm just in there during our scheduled 2 hour lab class. We haven't really done anything that requires lots or practice yet, so we don't even have open lab time yet. We've basically just don't...

  11. You're going to think I'm nuts

    Stephalump replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I have to admit.... I'm loving NS. It's one of the hardest thing I've done and I moan and complain and have mental breakdowns, but I thrive when I'm challenged. It just makes succeeding all that much...

  12. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    Stephalump replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    I think your learning style dictates what devices are useful to you. I love my iPad. I use Notability to annotate my powerpoints and record my lectures. I have Micromedex and the iWork suite so I can...

  13. You're going to think I'm nuts

    Stephalump replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Our big hospital GN programs do the same. GPA and HESI are big factors. I believe the minimum GPA is usually a

  14. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    Stephalump replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    What app do you use for mind

  15. What do you keep in your clinical bag?

    Stephalump replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Drug guide, nursing handbook, iPad, mints, cash, snacks, water bottle, badge holder, tiny note pare, pens, and notecards from lecture to study if I have extra time. I've never had extra time yet, but...

  16. I need some help and I am worried!

    Stephalump replied to Kbeck9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This.

  17. Bodies Exhibit....have you been?

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

    I've been a couple times. Once to the first one when it was traveling and recently saw 3 at the Luxor in Vegas. It was interesting. It got light headed with a few things, but still enjoyed it :) I...

  18. What is happening?

    Stephalump replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I agree that learning how to test is over half the battle. Have you read Test Success OP? I've found that I can normally do exactly what Dayanara said....eliminate 2 of the answers based on logic and...

  19. You're going to think I'm nuts

    Stephalump replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Sweet! I've been waiting for you to come and update on your NS

  20. Is an iPad beneficial?

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

    I can use mine to record and take notes during a 3 hour lecture and go home with 80% battery life, so not too

  21. Time you spend for homework and studying?

    Stephalump replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    Mmmm, on a non test week I spend 3 or 4 hours doing homework, 8 hours studying, and 4 hours in.a study group. The week before a test is a little bit different. I probably put in 15 to 20 hours of...

  22. Is it normal to go from straight As in prereqs to b- grades in nursing classes

    Stephalump replied to SarahBean87's topic in General Students

    Well, nowadays most nursing students had A's in prereqs and most nursing students do not have straight A's in nursing school. So yes, it's completely normal. As everyone else has mentioned, prereqs...

  23. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Stephalump replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Stop making excuses and get some freaking organizational skills! If we don't hold our end of the bargain we pay for it. If you don't? We pay for

  24. Supplies

    Stephalump replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't make a huge investment in supple tray books right now. People find different ones useful and some don't use them at all. We share ours and check them out to see what we like before we buy...

  25. Unsolicited Advice Makes You Think

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

    Now is as good a time as any! I can't think of a time I've ever thought...man, I would really love some STRESS in my life. I would love to be sleep deprived! I don't think you can ever be 100% ready...