NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. The Art Of Bedmaking

    NightNerd replied to mistercna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Funtimes hit it right on the head. You can practice the bedmaking at home without buying any special sheets (though it might hurt your back since you can't raise the bed up at home). Have your...

  2. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    NightNerd replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ooh, ooh, I'm in this group too! Haha, I'm waiting to hear back from the one and only program I applied to. Application deadlines were January 15, I should hear back by March 1, and the program starts...

  3. Making money while in nursing school

    NightNerd replied to DCtooRN's topic in General Students

    See if you can get a nursing student position at a hospital after that first fundamentals class. Current nursing student friends of mine are only required to work 24 hours per month, but can usually...

  4. No motivation left

    NightNerd replied to Dagek's topic in General Students

    Exactly what Jill said. You have come a long way in this program and in life, and it sounds like there is no one single thing that is making you lose your focus and motivation. That, to me, sounds...

  5. Why nursing?

    NightNerd replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    I majored in English and Psychology for my first go-round in college, and although I liked the writing, research, and social aspects of each field, direct human contact and the feeling that I was...

  6. Class gift ideas

    NightNerd replied to caitlinjoy's topic in General Students

    I love Camwill's idea. Another suggestion would be a library of "extra" books that may not be assigned reading but were resources for you during the

  7. Really At Lost With My Girlfriend (Nursing Student)

    NightNerd replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    *Hug* Because you said you needed one, which I can understand. My boyfriend was a mechanical engineering major, and he spent day and night studying while he was in school - it was very demanding and...

  8. Too many books, very little dorm...

    NightNerd replied to NurseEric81's topic in General Students

    I respectfully disagree with jngo, especially if you're like me and want your knowledge on paper. I would definitely hang onto them. I'm assuming that since you're in a dorm, you can't hang any...

  9. Loose Uniforms?

    NightNerd replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    As long as you're not tripping over your pants or showing everybody what you got when you bend over, I think you're

  10. Which CNA program would you recommend?

    NightNerd replied to kamiller678's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I sure don't always have an extra $550 to spend on classes I could be taking for free, so that would decide it for me, lol. But unless you want to work specifically at the clinical nursing homes...

  11. What kind of nurse do you want to be?

    NightNerd replied to MeekaNichole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really haven't got a clue. I can only say with some marginal amount of certainty that hospice and ED are not for me - I don't think my personality is quite right for those. I am interested in...

  12. Getting closer

    NightNerd replied to ImDaMan11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was scared of doing this, lol, so I paired my sciences with the non-science pre-reqs I had to finish up. It can definitely be done, though! Most of my friends taking pre-reqs did what you're doing....

  13. Disorgazied!

    NightNerd replied to jonesel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone here has shared some great tips! My two cents would be to just determine what has worked best for you in the past as far as study habits, and only implementing those. For example, I used to...

  14. Which area would you go in after graduation and boards?

    NightNerd replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    I would not be picky about which area of specialty to go into as a new grad. To get the jobs we want, we have to start from the bottom and gain the experience to perform competently. So with that, I...

  15. No jobs for new nursing grads?! Please helppp!

    NightNerd replied to futurenurse97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If nursing is your goal, you should go for it. Everyone in pretty much every field is going to face some competition for jobs when they are new grads. Yes, it might take some time to find a job, and...

  16. Which professor should I ask for a letter of recommendation?

    NightNerd replied to ruby1989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go with the Art History advisor. Since you have a reference from someone who taught you in the sciences, go with the one who knows you best and can speak highly of your work ethic, ability to...

  17. Ways to prepare for nursing school!

    NightNerd replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Instead of EMT, maybe take a CNA class? Might be faster with a greater potential to work in different environments so you can see what it's

  18. What are your ultimate goals?

    NightNerd replied to Nursingstudent93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm curious about most everything. I want to start off with med/surg to get the experience, then after that who knows? I have considered going back to school for nurse education, nurse practitioner,...

  19. Nursing Students That Are Dating

    NightNerd replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    Definitely try to be considerate of her needs with nursing school. It is better for both of you in the long run if she gets this degree and doesn't feel pressured into choosing between spending time...

  20. Finished pre-reqs....now the waiting game begins!

    NightNerd replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dang, Zoe, you've been busy! All those A.A. this and letter of recognition that. :) I'm waiting too. Just finished my last pre-req (Micro), and got my A. I have already applied to my program of choice...

  21. Will I like nursing?

    NightNerd replied to aldu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you're in a good position to enjoy being a nurse. Not many people "enjoy" or "find fascinating" the things nurses do, LOL. I agree with PPs; see if you can shadow a nurse, and...

  22. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    NightNerd replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 23 and got about 3 years into my Bachelors in Psych when I realized I did NOT want to go to grad school for it! I did some research and decided nursing was what I wanted to do, but finished out...

  23. major setback

    NightNerd replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speech is a tough class, and it can be challenging if you get nervous about having an audience. You will be ready for it next time

  24. Working while in nursing school...

    NightNerd replied to elenita_2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This sounds like too many hours, to me. I will need to work during school as well, but I would only take on maybe ONE shift. Even if you don't fill the time you'll get at home with studying, you do...

  25. CNA Pre-req... FRUSTRATED!!!!

    NightNerd replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you'll probably find it pretty rewarding in the end, and it gives you a chance to work and gain experience (another thing that will help with that nasty job market down the road). I feel you...