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NPs are just as competent as Physicians. Docs are feeling threatened where there is truly no need. They don't want people to confuse and NP for an MD, but the fact is that NPs are proud to be NP and I've never met one that has said to me that they we...

And also eat Oodles of Noodles! Funds will be tight, but you'll survive!

Just get organized. Set aside time to study and time to do all of your other stuff. Don't let people tell you it's hard because truth be told, IT'S ACTUALLY NOT!! I know some heads are going to spin on that one, but it's not hard. It's just different...

I think the appropriate action in this is to talk to the boys first. Some people are just idiotic. They don't think about how the things they say out of their mouths affect other people. They sound immature and they need to be set straight. Maybe the...

Hey All! I'm going to be entering my nursing program this fall and I may or may not have to work the first semester, but eventually I'm going to have to work during nursing school. The university I'm going to has nurse extern positions after the firs...

I dissected a cow's eye, an animal heart (unsure which animal), and fetal pigs. OMG cadavers in A&P?? How did you guys deal with that? Anyone faint?? LOL! I dont think I would have been prepared for that during prerequisites. I would had to have ...

I am taking the entire week next week to prepare myself mentally for this. I got through my prerequisites with As and Bs-- mainly As-- without much studying. I would go to class, listen, do the homework. Study like a madwoman about an hour before the...

I hope whereever I end up has a system like that. That sounds ideal for sure. I like the idea of being able to look and see what's open. I'm not such a fan of recieving calls because I'd probably say no to about 50 percent of those last minute reques...

Hey All! I'm just entering my nursing program and learning different terms and positions. I was wondering if it were possible to be both a staff nurse and a pool nurse. I mean, it sounds plausible. If I understand correctly, a pool nurse generally pi...

" I got $14/hr + shift differential, and my schedule was every other weekend, unless I wanted more. It often felt like the true educational aspects of the program were lost while I was running around the floor; however, I gained a HUGE appreciation f...

Thanks for responding guys! ChristineN, I'm not necessarily interested in being a pool nurse per say. My thoughts are OVERTIME!!. Of course I'd like to be a staff nurse because I'd want standard hours, but I'm also thinking about paying off these st...

I am entering my nursing program this fall- in a month actually... and I am, in a few words... TOTALLY FREAKING OUT!!! I don't know what I should be doing at this point! I have completed all of my pre-matriculation requirements, tuition is covered...

One idea-- on top of telling a patient that you will inform their nurse/aide would be to have a way of following up with the patient in 5-15mins to update them if there nurse/aide has not been in to see them yet. From a patient's perspective, it is r...

Not religious honey, relational... but fingers crossed or on your knees, you get yours how you get it. Don't be afraid of a little spontaneous praise! You just may not know Him like I do.

I'm still under review so I'll take that as a good sign, but if I don't get this, God will still provide. While this would be pretty awesome if I did get it:yeah:, if i don't... I'm STILL going to be a N:nurse:RSE! I am still excited and most of all...

Lol! You sound like me! I start on the 3rd and I fell like I'm going insane waiting! Just open your window and let out a good shout! That MIGHT take the edge off. LOL! We'll get there... eventually!

Keep me posted on your progress! You can do it girl! We may have to keep each other encouraged once in a while!

You know this is true. I've been reading some of my book and while it's not like I don't understand what's being said, I do, but without knowing the true application and putting it into action, it's like... ooookaaaay. I don't have anywhere in my bra...

I don't think I would necessarily mind the 12hr shift. I think it all depends on what's going on in your life. I have two young kids, but I don't think three days of seeing me for only a couple hours would hurt anything. They'd have me all over them ...

It all depends on you. Personally, if I were in your situation, I would at least cut my hours back. If being a nurse is your ultimate goal and money is not a factor for you, why add the extra strain? For FUN??? That 'pool' thing sounds sweet if you c...

So the way my program does their lessons, our books will be for at home reading only, so I have a cute tote that can hold a book or two if necessary, but it's mainly to hold my clinical gear. I'm glad because I HATE rolling book bags! They're backsa...

Thanks for the tips! I will certainly keep them in mind. I'm definitely going to go for it. The benefits are enormous.

*Tsk *tsk *tsk... amateur...

On night shift, that's what we call a "swallow" of coffee... *pssst* Amateur...

And everyone though I was crazy for eating the grounds...