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  1. How do you do a study group?

    I suggest no more than 4 people for a group, any larger is too much. Make sure it's to study, and everyone needs to be prepared ie... have read the material, listened to lectures etc... and have notes...
  2. Top 10 tips for nursing school

    My is 1. If you can do a study group-limit it to 4 people, and it is to study, not socialize. 2. Buy the book "Electrolytes made Incredibly easy"- you'll love this book, and you need to know the...
  3. They are more of a way to see what kind of person you are. Loyal, team player, or loner, so they can see if and where you will fit in. I think they would still interview you. Hope this
  4. Anyone else feel this way?

    The nerves will be there every semester until you get going. Orientation may actually get them going more, as you anticipate the start of the new semester. The nerves will also get worse getting ready...
  5. Accepted! Now what?

    Don't be competitive, be friendly and helpful. Karma works both ways, and it can pay dividends. Avoid drama, and start great study habits and stick to it. Do your studies, unfortunately you will have...
  6. New male nursing student

    One thing I will throw in.... buy a pocket recorder, to record lectures. That way you can listen again to the lecture, it clears up questions you may come across in your readings, at least it worked...
  7. Nervous about NCLEX... ADVISE PLEASE

    My program was excellent, and we all had to take the ATI test in last semester which was the majority of my grade in one class. We also did the Kaplan program after graduation, and I passed first...
  8. 5-10 minutes early, no more. Earlier you seem desperate, and force them to be uncomfortable making you wait which can work against you. On-time is too close to late, which makes them wonder if you...
  9. Fifty-four and I start school on Monday

    Go for it! I'm 58, and start my job on Monday as an RN. I just graduated in May, and passed NCLEX on the 6th of this month. It's never too late, if you don't let it be. You CAN do this, just study...
  10. Changing careers

    I will only throw in, it is better to be happy in your career. If you are as unhappy as it seems, your health and wellbeing will suffer in time. On the other side, I would really look into whatever...
  11. I wouldn't put it on your cover letter or resume'. It will ask you if you have ever been arrested on the application. They will ask you for the backround during the interview if they're interested in...
  12. Ages of male nursing students?

    I am 57 and graduated May 10. Waiting to take NCLEX, still waiting on
  13. Nursing school excitement...

    I gave a big old yell for joy, I'm sure my whole neighborhood knew. Now if I could recieve my ATT, I could set-up to take my NCLEX and get back to work. I so look forward to finally working as a...
  14. Just took my NCLEX

    Good luck on your results! How long did it take you to get your ATT, and was it e-mail or through post
  15. First Job Dilemma

    Just to throw this out there, you said you like to teach your patients. Med/Surg. would give you the best opportunity to do that, get you experience, and allow you to broaden your horizons later. Just...