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  1. CCU or PCU?

    Crazed_NS posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I went to an interview recently for a patient care tech position and was offered my choice of working on the CCU or PCU. I am a nursing student and I am wondering which unit would I learn or benefit...

  2. CCU or PCU?

    Crazed_NS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for all the advice! I wound up choosing the PCU and start on

  3. ADD Study Strategies! Go! (Or any super study strategies that are beneficial)

    Crazed_NS replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    Wait, what? You get points for those random assignments? I am reading this thread for some study tips because I have trouble focusing sometimes, now I just feel cheated!! If only I could convince the...

  4. CCU or PCU?

    Crazed_NS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Looking for any kind of advice on this subject. If you are working or have worked in either of these units, what kind of patients do you normally

  5. Volunteering at hospital?

    Crazed_NS replied to jglover4168's topic in General Students

    I had this same idea before starting nursing school 3 weeks ago and it seemed like a good idea at the time. I'm glad I never actually pursued the idea because I definitely don't have time for that! If...

  6. Calhoun Community College full time RN Spring 2013

    Crazed_NS replied to ndpc82's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Oh that's good! Well I'll tell you what they told me... It all depends How many people apply, and what their scores are. The 100ish (idk exact amount they accept for each program) people with the...

  7. Is a tablet a good investment for nursing school

    Crazed_NS replied to clclc4444's topic in Nursing News

    You can get an iPad 2 refurbished at GameStop for around 360$. I got one and it looks and runs exactly like a new one does. I absolutely love it! It's so light compared to my

  8. Calhoun Community College full time RN Spring 2013

    Crazed_NS replied to ndpc82's topic in Alabama Nursing

    http://calhoun.edu/programs_of_study/division_of_health/nursing_program.aspx That is a link to the nursing page. The cutoff date to apply is September 14th. Only 2 weeks from now. You need to apply,...

  9. The rolling backpack debate

    Crazed_NS replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I just bought one from ebags and its one of the bigger ones I've seen. I absolutely love it and couldn't do nursing school without it! Im 22 and i don't know why someone wouldn't want to have one when...

  10. Yes I did just buy the book "new"

    Crazed_NS replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    Ha. When I bought my med surg book last week, I couldn't help but laugh. If its that big of a book and titled 'introduction' to med surg, I'm scared to see what the rest of the books related to it are...

  11. Has anyone else..

    Crazed_NS replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    Yes! I did exactly this. On Monday I went and picked up my long list of books, got home and laid them all out and thought...'seriously! What have I done?' I still know this is what I want to do, but...

  12. Anyone else feel this way?

    Crazed_NS posted a topic in General Students

    My first semester of nursing school is just around the corner ( aug. 20th ). Just like any other person waiting for NS to actually begin, I'm excited, anxious, and nervous. What's surprising me is...

  13. Anyone else feel this way?

    Crazed_NS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in General Students

    Well I was starting to feel better, but then I went today and bought all the books I need for the first semester. (12 books for 3 classes!!) haha! So i started looking through them and I am feeling so...

  14. Nursing program starts Aug 27th and I'm not prepared!!!

    Crazed_NS replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    GameStop started selling used apple products and they are guaranteed to work. I recently bought an iPad 2 from there and it's in perfect condition. You can find a 2nd or 3rd generation iPod touch for...

  15. What are you going to miss the most...

    Crazed_NS replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I will miss my free time in general... And being able to procrastinate!! Can't do that while in nursing school. Also not having to stress over studying this summer has been nice... That will all go...

  16. Need to work to afford RN program, advice appreciated

    Crazed_NS replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    Look into finding a babysitting job. I Signed up for care.com a year ago and found a great job that works perfectly with my school schedule. I even get time to study when the kids are busy playing and...

  17. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    Crazed_NS replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Hey I'm starting the program this fall at Calhoun! Any

  18. Anyone else feel this way?

    Crazed_NS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in General Students

    I appreciate all the feedback. Now I am just at the point where I just want these next three weeks to pass by quickly! I am soo ready to figure out what I'm getting myself

  19. Anyone else feel this way?

    Crazed_NS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in General Students

    So I guess my fear means I'm on the right path! Haha. I am starting an ADN program. (

  20. Anyone else feel this way?

    Crazed_NS replied to Crazed_NS's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the feedback! Knowing I'm not alone I feeling that way makes me feel better! I'm going to try to enjoy these last three weeks before school

  21. Lunches

    Crazed_NS replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Good thread! This semester will be my first of NS and we have 3 days of classes from 8am to 3 pm with only 15 minute breaks, until the start of clinicals in October. So bringing lunch is a must! I...

  22. Orientation tomorrow!

    Crazed_NS replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    I know how you feel! Mine is Friday! I've been super crazy all

  23. Is anyone else nervous about starting nursing school???

    Crazed_NS replied to Ceciliailicec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So incredibly nervous & excited!! Our orientation is July 20th and school starts August 20th. Hopefully after orientation I will feel a little