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

    PNicholas posted a topic in General Students

    Why does it seem that most people believe that ADN programs are not as good as BSN programs?! Do we not all take NCLEX? Do we not all have the same goals...to be good caring nurses? Why is there...

  2. 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....

  3. 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...

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

    PNicholas replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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

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

    PNicholas replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  6. First semester first exam

    PNicholas replied to TracyB229's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  7. 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...

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

    PNicholas replied to acceptmealready's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Textbooks? E-books?

    PNicholas replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I bought my drug guide on my kindle and I love that I can copy and paste, highlighter, and bookmark without having to drag one more book around! Also, I had my med/surg beast, I mean book, hole...

  18. Number of clinical hours

    PNicholas replied to traumanurse2b?'s topic in General Students

    We also do about 1100-1200 hours. But mine are mostly in 12 hour hunks so it doesn't seem so

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

    PNicholas replied to PNicholas's topic in General Students

    I'm mostly asking this because time and again when people come on these boards asking for advice everyone says go BSN. I am in a program that has a 98% NCLEX passing rate vs. the 4 year college I...

  20. Nursing school with kids??

    PNicholas replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I think it is harder being gone with older children. I have 4...yes 4 children...ages 10, 9, 7, and 5 years old AND I work 30 hours a week AND I'm a 3rd semester nursing student AND a...

  21. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    PNicholas replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    I am so glad that we do not have that problem in our area. It is unheard of around here that you can not get a job with just an ADN! The way I see it...we take the same test to get our license...why...

  22. Financial aid at community colleges as second degree student

    PNicholas replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know at my community college they allow people to "drop" items off their transcripts that are not needed for their degree. The credits will still show up if you transfer to another college but they...

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

    PNicholas replied to straba's topic in General Students

    3rd semester at Meridian Community College ADN program! Graduation May 2013! Woot! Woot! Then on to BSN at Mississippi University for Women or ADN to MSN at Vanderbilt where my mom works!!

  24. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    PNicholas replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can always consider new grad programs that a lot of hospitals have. Most want you to have 6 months or less experience. Might not be your "dream" job but it is a great way to start your nursing...

  25. Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

    PNicholas replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I also usually consider myself a loner when it comes to studying. After making a C my first semester, I decided to give a study group a try. I think that for a study group to be effective you have...