freeornearly

Latest Activity

1. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

   freeornearly replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hi! I am a current psych NP student in this program. In regards to selectivity, the program is quite competitive, but worth a try with applying, considering they truly look at the applicant as a whole...

2. General things you want your students to know before hand

   freeornearly replied to Dezy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'd encourage you to remember to take care of yourself, your relationships, and your social life. You'll be stressed, but don't let that affect the people that you love the most. Exercise. Go out for...

3. Wise to purchase an old edition?

   freeornearly replied to HeyYogaGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I always buy older versions of textbooks. I have not had any problems. So, yes I would encourage it

4. Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

   freeornearly replied to SarahIN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I agree with the post about learning endings of drug names. That will really help you memorize these for the long term, not just for the

5. What am I doing wrong when studying??

   freeornearly replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Try not to memorize word for word powerpoints. If your program is like mine, the questions are more general application questions to the concept. Try to focus on the more broad picture, not the tiny...

6. What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

   freeornearly replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I agree with puravidaLV. Just make sure they don't have holes in the toes. That's a pretty standard for all nursing

7. A language learning project for nurses

   freeornearly replied to veronicamaria's topic in Patient Education

   Thank you so much for that

8. My study plan Nclex pn

   freeornearly replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My teacher suggested 50 questions per day. This adds up pretty quickly and you can even schedule it on to your daily

9. BSN to DNP Programs - Anyone done this? Is there a Psych Track?

   freeornearly replied to CatherineG87's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Check out Vanderbilt. It is pricey, but a GREAT

10. Online NP Programs

    freeornearly replied to scjeevans's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Vanderbilt has a distance program for FNP. You have to come to the actual campus about three times per semester, but all of the other work is done at your home. You also find a clinical site in your...

11. How long should you be an RN before starting NP school?

    freeornearly replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently in a program that is BS/BA to NP. It is two years (including summers). We all have undergrad degrees in something other than nursing. Some people disagree with this expedited path, but...

12. OK to use older versions of fluids/electrolytes study guides?

    freeornearly replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ALWAYS order the older edition in my textbooks. I have never had a problem with it. I purchased all of my books for my NP program for $85. All of my other friends? $900 +. Newest editions are not...

13. What was your GPA when you got accepted into nursing?

    freeornearly replied to disnurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.9 Overall. 4.0 nursing prereqs. Mine is for a NP program in TN though. Quite

14. Private college or Community college for nursing school?

    freeornearly replied to jennyjen87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, community college. $22 k is not a good investment, especially if you can take classes at a community college for much

15. I finally got my letter!!!

    freeornearly replied to kandamom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's awesome!! Good for you