jhopper

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1. Working 48 hours a week

   jhopper replied to jhopper's topic in General Students

   To pull a heavy load at school and work you have to have it together. You have to be able to multi task, manage time efficiently, and maintain a family. Imagine what you'll be able to do when you graduate and you can focus you're time on a nursing ca...

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

   jhopper replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

   FDW630 I am listening. Here are some of the words you used to describe your situation: "shell shocked" "wanted to cry" "lost sleep" "depressed" "nervous" "terrified" "overwhelmed" "questioning my ability" "scared" "swamped" "defeated" "nobody has ...

3. Fundamental in nursing

   jhopper replied to Clistine48's topic in General Students

   In my school Fundamentals focused on basic nursing skills and functional health patterns. Beside learning new things expect to learn how to do old things differently. You'll learn to take tests differntly, to study differently, to study in groups, an...

4. Working 48 hours a week

   jhopper replied to jhopper's topic in General Students

   Update. I finished first semester while working 48 hours every week. I finished Pharmacology with an A, and fundamentals with a B. I passed every clicnial skill return the first time with no repeats. Our school also holds a math test to pass Pharmaco...

5. My acceptance letter..

   jhopper replied to jasilady's topic in General Students

   I waited for my letter, and waited. When all the other students had theirs I was still waiting. Nearly a week later I made a trip to the ASN director and found out my name had been pulled from the canidates list! I couldn't believe it. Thankfully my ...

6. Paranoia or Valid Concern, I Don't Know...

   jhopper replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

   Like we've discussed before, in my opinion kids thrive at home with mom and dad mixed with plenty of peer interaction. Nursing school will always be there. Kids need mommy and daddy.

7. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

   jhopper replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men

   I made a career change back in 2010 and earned my EMT license in Spring of 2011. I only took the NREMT and skills one time. It'a been one of the best decisions I've made in my adult life. After the NREMT I got a job at a county service and I've been...

8. Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

   jhopper replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Well said Quarterlife88, well said.

9. Lunches

   jhopper replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

   I wonder what the proper plural form for "thermos" is? Thermosis Thermice Thermoseses

10. What will you do after you graduate and take NCLEX?

    jhopper replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    My buddy finished school a few months back, failed his NCLEX, and already had a job in the ER. Hand slaps forehead! After school I'll take the NCLEX, just once, and go get a job. I've been through a similar situation as an EMT. I passed the EMT pract...

11. need help with concern please..

    jhopper replied to libbygirl's topic in General Students

    Kelly, I am assuming you want to earn your RN license. I don't know of any specific law(s) that would prevent you from becoming a nurse with a history of prescription drug abuse. However, all of this will depend on the state you are in and the age a...

12. Broke and about to be more broke!

    jhopper replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    Yes, I need a big cup as well.

13. Broke and about to be more broke!

    jhopper replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    How did this all get taken out of context so quickly? Since when was it wrong for a guy to have wholesome values? Apparently a gentleman is no longer allowed to be a gentleman. Years ago our culture embraced the stay at home mother, and the hardworki...

14. Broke and about to be more broke!

    jhopper replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    That may be a bit of a blanket statement. I know a lot of Mexican stay at home moms who read People Magazine and use a cook book. I'm not advocating ignorance, illiteracy, or bigotry. I simply believe it is healthy for a mom and dad to provide a who...

15. Nursing Student using food stamps

    jhopper replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I know other students who have had to do the same. You are working your way up - social mobility. Someday you will be making 65k a year or more and will have paid more than your share of food stamp benefits.