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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 such a distinction made amongst us?? I do not under...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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 ...

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! :)

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...

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...

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 ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 punched and binding removed for $5 at a local office su...

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

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 considered that has a 85% passing rate. I just wonde...

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 wife!! No it is not easy and yes I forget things somet...

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 are they not hiring?? I don't know another progr...

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 will never "show" up at our college anymore. Sev...

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!! :)

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 career.

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 to have people who are serious about studying, a se...