PNicholas

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1. Test Advice

   PNicholas replied to Fiat40's topic in General Students

   I am also a nursing student with ADHD. I struggled through first semester with a C. I went back on medication for it...haven't used any since high school..and second semester I finished with an A. I would put it out there that you may have to lear...

2. A few thoughts on Nursing School.

   PNicholas replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

   I love how the OP catches the essence of the confusion/stress/exhilaration of the first month of nursing school! OP I am super smart....yet I too study my tail off. I study every day! Why? I want A's and I want to KNOW my information! That doesn't ...

3. I need some help with my first (not actual patient) careplan.

   PNicholas replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Student Assist

   Of course those aren't in order and I would put fluid volume deficit first!

4. I need some help with my first (not actual patient) careplan.

   PNicholas replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Student Assist

   I am just a third semester student but I would consider ineffective tissue perfusion. If she has/had DKA she probably has a knowledge deficit bc they might not understand "sick day" rules or understand insulin administration. Don't forget your retur...

5. First semester first exam

   PNicholas replied to TracyB229's topic in Student Assist

   I know exactly how you feel! I remember taking my first test and I felt really good when I finished. 24 hours later I excitedly opened my grades and there was a big fat 80! An 80???!! What??! That is when I realized that you can know the content ...

6. Going back as a senior student...not excited

   PNicholas replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

   This is exactly what I told my husband last night!! I am so glad to know I am not the only one that is slightly dreading my final year! Last summer, completely different story...ahh to be a newbie again! :)

7. No life?? Really? I need advice, please.

   PNicholas replied to acceptmealready's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Really how much time you will have is dependant on how much you need to study. First semester I studied less and had more time with my family BUT I made a C which is NOT acceptable to me. Mind you I breezed through pre reqs with all A's. So second...

8. Nursing student weight

   PNicholas replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

   Personally, I started out overweight but I have been losing since the middle of second semester. It's just so much harder to do 12 hour clinicals and be on your feet when you are overweight. Also, I needed a new stress relief and I figured over eat...

9. What you wish you knew before starting nursing school

   PNicholas replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

   I would say for a new student to study, study, and study some more! Higher grades mean a graduate degree which means more job opportunities. Always present your best face during clinicals and never act like any job is beneath you! Everyone starts ...

10. How do you do a study group?

    PNicholas replied to KLBatchelor's topic in General Students

    We literally formed our group just by seeing who was at the school studying before a test and willing to stay after class to study. It didn't happen the first week or even month. This group started with two girls and they added me and 2 others. ...

11. How do you do a study group?

    PNicholas replied to KLBatchelor's topic in General Students

    I was definitely one who said I don't study well in study groups...til I made a C first semester!! Who knew study groups were awesome??!! Needless to say, I joined one and made an A second semester!! These girls are some of my closest friends!! T...

12. The fear just hit me - help :(

    PNicholas replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    Aww hun...been there felt that! I was not overweight in school but after 4 c sections in 5 years...there was a lot more of me to love! I never realized what it felt like to not be able to sit comfortably in a desk until I started college. When I g...

13. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    PNicholas replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Here is my story...lol! First semester I got the dreaded C by .1 of a point! My biggest problem was that I under estimated the amount of time I would have to study and how many hours I could realistically work. Second semester, I joined an awesome...

14. Ok this may be a rant but....

    PNicholas replied to PNicholas's topic in General Students

    It funny when you can tell that people don't go on and read every post. If you went back and read my later post...I did say I plan to bridge when I am done in May and I actually have EVERY pre req for my BSN. So yes, I am getting " over it and gett...

15. Ok this may be a rant but....

    PNicholas replied to PNicholas's topic in General Students

    I think the thing I hope for students to realize is going the longer route may help you financially. I see a lot of posts about money concerns and not being able to work while in school. My ADN program allows me to work and go to school. I also to...