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  1. Do your non-nursing people know what nurses do?

    2bNurseCai replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    My husband thinks the same! I've been working full time and going to school full time while completing my prerequisites, and now that I'm starting nursing school in the fall, I may have to drop down...

  2. Fundamentals/basic nursing practicum 1

    2bNurseCai replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Mine is by Taylor; comes with DVDs, a study guide, and a skills checklist for clinical lab. I can't wait!! If your book stinks, definitely consider investing a good study guide to help clarify...

  3. Fundamentals/basic nursing practicum 1

    2bNurseCai replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    You're welcome!! Good luck! I'm sooooo excited

  4. Full time student/full time employee.. Is this possible?

    2bNurseCai replied to alexantx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, I forgot to add- look for work as a PCA (personal care attendant) in a nursing home. It's bottom rung, but you will get experience. Some homes will offer to pay for your CNA training if you work...

  5. Full time student/full time employee.. Is this possible?

    2bNurseCai replied to alexantx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in a very similar situation, minus the kids. I work full time in a nursing home on the night shift. I also have a bachelors degree and decided two and a half years ago that I wanted to go back to...

  6. Fundamentals/basic nursing practicum 1

    2bNurseCai replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I've been using Saunders NCLEX and also Reviews and Rationales study guide to give me an overview of the course :) since I'm starting my classes in the fall

  7. How do you Know?

    2bNurseCai replied to Katter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My discovery was very roundabout. When I was a kid, I loved the idea of being a nurse or a doctor. I was a huge animal lover though, so I went up to the beginning of high school thinking I wanted to...

  8. This may sound silly but...

    2bNurseCai posted a topic in General Students

    How do you stand out to your professors as a new nursing student? (without being a kiss ass or insufferable know it

  9. working part time while attending school

    2bNurseCai replied to Merzie's topic in General Students

    I totally understand what you're up against. I've spent the last two years in school full time doing pre reqs while working full time as well. Now I'm about to start nursing in the fall and I'm still...

  10. Studying less and less as the program goes on

    2bNurseCai replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    This thread has been really interesting to read- I'm starting my first semester of nursing in the fall and I'm so excited I can't think straight. But I know that I'll have to put a ton of effort in to...

  11. Preparing for 1st Semester of Nursing School

    2bNurseCai replied to RonnieDita's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad this thread is up! I am starting my RN in September and I have been spending lots of time looking up study aides and reading these forums! I think I'm most nervous about managing my time...

  12. Advice and must-have's for a first year nursing student?

    2bNurseCai posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I'm brandy-new to the site :) I'll be starting my RN program in September. I've already been at the college for two years doing my pre-reqs and such. SO.... Any advice for how to spend...

  13. Is this even realistic?

    2bNurseCai replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's tough being the one who pays for the benefits! I pay for mine and my husband's (who is also looking for a better job), but once I start my nursing school in September, I may not be able to work...

  14. Making a career change, feeling overwhelmed!

    2bNurseCai replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take a moment and think about how awesome the decision you're making it! The feeling you get from that- hold on to it, because you know that this will all be worth it! I'm in (sort of) the same boat...

  15. Study tips?

    2bNurseCai posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This may sound ridiculous, but does anyone have any good study habits or tips? I've never been much of a study-er and I've never really known how to do so effectively. I'm starting nursing in the fall...

  16. Study tips?

    2bNurseCai replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you guys so much! I'm trying to develop better habits over the summer by reviewing my anatomy and such before nursing starts for real. All good advice