MrsStudentNurse

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  1. Fall Classes 2013

    MrsStudentNurse replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Busy, busy bees! I'm taking microbiology with lab, gen chem (for a refresher) with lab,, college math or some mid level math and world religions! Last semester before applying so I'm going big or not...

  2. Can't get into nursing school!

    MrsStudentNurse replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Short answer; move somewhere that isn't as competitive. I'm applying to two different cities both 2,000 miles away and opposite Sides of the country. My husband and I want out of here too but point is...

  3. Most Challenging Prereq?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ap2 because our instructor had extremely high expectations. I'm thankful though as I learned a ton! Chem is hard in a different way for

  4. A Day In The Life Of A Nursing Student

    MrsStudentNurse replied to aoyak's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this! I feel the same way as a CNA but if nursing is the same with way better pay I'm so in. Feces, vomit, bile... bring it on. I agree I'd want the same treatment thus I can't give...

  5. My story...

    MrsStudentNurse replied to popeye131's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm 24 and one of the youngest at my facility. There are several people in their 40's and a woman who's in her 50's. the pay isn't great but if you get your RN you'll make a good salary. The average...

  6. Sallie Mae Student Loan, Fixed or Variable?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to Wonvie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh do not do it. You will pay like 60k or more just in interest. Defaulting could cause you a life of problems. I'd apply again, work and save. You'll end up in a way better financial...

  7. Will all of the Hoops I Seem to be Jumping Through Pay off Once I'm a Nurse

    MrsStudentNurse replied to princess rarity's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There really are a ton of hoops but I know it'll pay off in the end especially if you're willing to move. I live in Arizona and yes the community colleges nursing programs are fairly "easy" to get...

  8. LinkedIn Profile

    MrsStudentNurse replied to LJohnson11213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried nursing home or assisted living for a starting point? I mean there's always the summer between year 1 and 2 of nursing school

  9. Is it right to pursue nursing if the school is 2 hrs away from husband & kids?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to fbanh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so glad it worked

  10. I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for it! Not always but often times I think living a little bit of life makes for a better nurse... I'm 24 now and having seen a good handful of things I had not seen at 18, 19, 20... I can relate...

  11. Semester sound too crazy?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Generally your spouse knows you better than anyone else and since we don't know what your life is like besides school it's hard to judge. Funny because I just told my husband my work load for fall and...

  12. Schedule Advice

    MrsStudentNurse replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the Phoenix area too! Here's what I did or what I'd suggest; - take FON 241 online this summer in summer session 2 ( I took at mcc last summer online and it was way better than from what I...

  13. Am I stupid for not doing the ABSN?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to ruby1989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes the shorter route isn't always the right one. Reasons I wouldn't take the absn are money both in the program tuition and not being able to work at all. Another reason is experience, by...

  14. Gaining weight

    MrsStudentNurse replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Weights. I can not emphasize enough. I do four days a week for one hour each doing weights, hitting all major muscle groups (find my plans on bodybuilding.com) and the other half of that hour I do...

  15. Gaining weight

    MrsStudentNurse replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's stress related. Cut back on carbs, get adequate sleep (cortisol release increases with lack of sleep thus hunger, cardio but moreover strength training/

  16. 19 and starting pre-reqs in August, advice?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to MaxwellHolmes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's awesome Max! It's hard but hang on. If I could go back to 19 I'd of harnessed myself down and studied, taken school seriously and sucked up the FOMO (Fear of missing out) on social activities....

  17. I don't want night shifts

    MrsStudentNurse replied to Phillip1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm assuming the response to 'Carly' was to me, Carley. I'm fully aware our bodies our adaptable and there are methods to do so and never stated otherwise nor did I state I wouldn't take a night shift...

  18. Certification prior to nursing school? Helps or No?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely a doable load. CNA training was pretty straight

  19. I don't want night shifts

    MrsStudentNurse replied to Phillip1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh Lord help my poor patients if that's all I'm able to find. I'd be concerned I'd be a liability. If its all I have on the table I'd be shooting five hour energy drinks beforehand. We shall...

  20. I Know This Annoying but....

    MrsStudentNurse replied to theodorerhoades's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great! I too have to tell myself to be patient. What gives me some hope and settles me down is that the average age nurses is 44 years old! We got

  21. is an associate's in nursing good enough?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to kevinadd1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know but I hope so. My plan is get my license midway through my BSN thus I'd be ADN and if I can't work in a hospital (hoping with experience I will be able to) I will work in LTC or assisted...

  22. Medical Terminology class online?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to Walnutt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did it online and it was the easiest class I've ever taken. Really it was what you put into it and though I did learn some I'm mostly thankful for the book I can refer

  23. How to do well in school when dealing with family problems..

    MrsStudentNurse replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Leave home and go to the library or a nearby

  24. Will being a CNA increase my chance?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  25. RN degree or not, are RN's in demand?

    MrsStudentNurse replied to rhythem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes but you have to be wiling to relocate. By the time you're done (assuming a few years from now) things will also be much different. I.e. health reform, baby boomers retiring and being hospitalized....