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  1. How are clinical groups?

    christina731 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    I've always had good clinical experiences with my clinical classmates. With that being said, I generally like to drive myself to clinical because I can't trust anyone else to get me somewhere so...

  2. Regular Backpack versus Rolling Backpack

    christina731 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    I always thought rolling backpacks were kind of dorky until I got my first semester nursing books. I had long days with multiple classes/labs and at times needed 4-5 books plus my notebooks. My...

  3. Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    christina731 replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately only you can determine whether or not this will work out for you. In my opinion, it's best to keep work hours to a minimum but I too understand that this cannot always be done. For my...

  4. Advice Needed: Buy or Rent These Books?

    christina731 replied to ltran's topic in General Students

  5. What is your grading scale?

    christina731 replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    In my program the grading scale is as follows: 92.5-100 = A 83.5-92.4 = B 74.5-83.4 =

  6. Scared to go into nursing.

    christina731 replied to cascadingbeauty's topic in General Students

  7. Where do you all get textbooks from

    christina731 replied to maj0079's topic in General Students

    I get some books from my school's bookstore and some from amazon. Most of the books from the bookstore come in bundles and the store won't give you the isbn's because they "don't know what's inside...

  8. Should I retake Anatomy?

    christina731 replied to MFarina87's topic in General Students

  9. Best alarm clock tone for an iphone?

    christina731 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    I had an iPhone 4s that was so loud that it woke the rest of the house up. I also had volume issues on older iPhone that was fixed at the Apple store. I would first get another more reliable alarm (or...

  10. Did you keep all PAPER notes?

    christina731 replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    I'm only halfway through my ADN program but I have saved everything since my biology prereqs. I don't plan on getting rid of anything yet. I might change my mind when I run out of space though. Right...

  11. Should I retake Anatomy?

    christina731 replied to MFarina87's topic in General Students

  12. Should I retake Anatomy?

    christina731 replied to MFarina87's topic in General Students

    I got a C+ in a&p I and I'm halfway through nursing school and doing fine. I took it about 2.5 years prior to starting the program and I reviewed a bit before. I would not retake it. Just review...

  13. When does/did your semester end and how did you do?

    christina731 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    My 2nd semester ended a week ago. I finished my mental health and medsurg I courses. Both had lecture, lab and clinical and I received B's in both and I'm very pleased

  14. What order should I take my RN nursing classes. Plz help me

    christina731 replied to Maya12's topic in General Students

  15. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

    christina731 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I see now! Thanks so

  16. UNLV SON Spring 2014??

    christina731 replied to KNest18's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have a question regarding the UNLV BSN program. While in the program taking the actual nursing classes, are you required to take non-nursing classes or is it just the core nursing classes? I'm...

  17. Do you get a CNA license after the first semester of RN school?

    christina731 replied to EMT-PJean's topic in General Students

  18. Failed Pharmacology

    christina731 replied to jead1's topic in General Students

  19. Suggested new NANDA diagnosis

    christina731 replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    This made me lol!! It's nice to see some humor on this board! Thanks for

  20. Shout out to all you nursing students!

    christina731 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Make sure you double check with your instructor/program guidelines prior to recording. I have to sign a form in my classes if the instructor allows

  21. Conflict with a coworker

    christina731 replied to phlebo2rn's topic in General Students

  22. What is your favorite class that you took or currently taking in Nursing School?

    christina731 replied to gelibean's topic in General Students

    As far as pre-req's, my favorite was microbiology. I had an amazing instructor who was extremely challenging but fair. I loved the material more than any other pre-req. I'm halfway through my ADN...

  23. Studying during break...

    christina731 replied to rosyariana's topic in General Students

    In my program our dosage calc tests are on the first day of school so I only practice math over breaks. I wouldn't study anything unless you absolutely must. You will burn out too soon. Prior to this...

  24. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    christina731 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    I like to print my PowerPoints because intake my notes right on them during lecture. I also print 9 slides per page front and back so it saves in paper. I do agree with you about the reading. It's...

  25. How much is the Nursing school interview part of the admission process

    christina731 replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in General Students