NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    DONE!!!!!!!! Took the final exam last night and found out that I got a 94% on the practical. I think I needed an 80% on the final to keep my A, which I'm pretty sure I accomplished. Now just gotta...

  2. Blogging through pre reqs/nursing school?

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

    Reading nursing student blogs gave me a lot of confidence and interest, and is one of the reasons I eventually decided to keep going in this direction. I don't know that I will keep a blog (probably a...

  3. When do you give up?

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

    DON'T GIVE UP! It sounds like you are very intelligent and have great experience. A low B is far from failure; when I opened your post, I expected C's and D's in the sciences! Yes, a lot of BSN...

  4. Husband rant...kinda long.

    NightNerd replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I agree with other posters that letting him get his own groove going is the best way to handle this. You told him what works for you, you've made the helpful suggestions, and now you need to step back...

  5. Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    NightNerd replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    I'm late to this thread, but just wanted to say that I thought you handled everything very well and am so glad you're back in! Best of luck in the next semester!

  6. Winter Break

    NightNerd replied to NICUmiiki's topic in General Students

    Working, hanging out with the boyfriend, and learning something fun and purposeless for a change (I'm thinking something musical). Ooh, and attempting to develop an exercise routine, and NOT eating...

  7. Public Speaking Anxiety

    NightNerd replied to nurseforlife2012's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you are experiencing so much anxiety and stress. Speaking in front of people isn't my favorite thing, either. I agree with Ashley that this is something that will probably be helped by...

  8. Finish Strong or Experience?

    NightNerd replied to dionacollazo's topic in General Students

    I see it both ways. Ultimately, I would lean toward getting the experience as long as your grades have been good so far. If you've built a good foundation, know what works for you with studying, etc.,...

  9. My Plan - Is it the wisest choice?

    NightNerd replied to cyberia81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another vote for ADN. Having a BSN would be nice, but right now my goal is to start working as a nurse; the higher levels of education are secondary right now. It sounds like you are in a similar...

  10. Has anyone shadowed yet? Volunteered?

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

    Cool that you get to shadow! I would not list that on your resume necessarily, but it would be good to include anecdotes in essays, interviews, etc. I always think of resumes as listing experiences...

  11. New Grad Leaving Hospital for Office Job

    NightNerd replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, as a patient, I would like someone who did well in school and learned what they needed to help me. Good for you. As you pointed out, the program should prepare you with the knowledge you're...

  12. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Hello Micro friends! I still have time to do an extra credit paper, and even though I've got an A right now, I figure some cushion is always good to build. Could I get some help with coming up with...

  13. Is Nursing For Me?

    NightNerd replied to purple23's topic in Nursing Career

    Just to comment on some of the points you listed as cons: -I majored in English and Psych for my first degree, and that was a MAJOR mistake when it came to supporting myself. I can definitely...

  14. Did I make the right decision?

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

    I'm another who thinks it will be a great experience! I do think it's ridiculous that CNAs can be paid so little - I earned the same amount in a job where I sat on my butt and played sudoku all day as...

  15. What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    NightNerd replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Stinky breath. I work as a hospice aide, and a lot of my actively dying patients have horrrrrrrible breath, so mouthcare is quite a priority for me! LOL, and I thought I wanted to be a dental...

  16. Cheating in the Classroom

    NightNerd replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    I'm in the let-it-go camp, and I'm also confused why you want to know how she's doing it (if she's doing it), especially if you don't plan on replicating her methods. Anyway, my one exception to...

  17. Is Nursing right for me?

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

    I think PA is another year or two of school after your Bachelors. I don't think RD gets you any further toward PA, but it won't set you back; you'll just have that program to complete. If nutrition is...

  18. Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

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

    You sound so resilient and strong, and that counts for quite a bit in nursing and in life! I really admire you for the way you've overcome these challenges so far, and your experiences seem to say...

  19. What should I buy?

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

    Do you mean University of Baltimore? UMBC does not have a BSN program (and if they do, I wish someone had told me! :)) As far as what to have on hand, other than buying textbooks (including any...

  20. Students, do any of you not want a hospital job after graduation?

    NightNerd replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    I have no idea what I want to get into after graduation, but to me, that's one of the great parts about this career. I'm not opposed to doing hospital nursing, and if that's what I fall in love with...

  21. When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    NightNerd replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    People are ridiculous. There are so many great reasons to be a nurse, and some folks just don't get it. All kinds of scheduling and specialties to get into, you're not generally stuck behind a desk...

  22. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    I am procrastinating my lab report and studying for our last exam before the final. Bad Cara! What are y'all up to? Keep on truckin', everybody, we're almost

  23. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    My unknown whooped my butt. Based on my (absolutely beautiful, if I may toot my own horn) Gram stain, it looked like S. aureus. I got back to lab last week to get the fermentation results, and it...

  24. Potential Nurse, but scared to do it?

    NightNerd replied to bulldogs2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to echo PPs: 1) Your fears about the profession make total sense and you're not alone! I think that those are things that never go away, and they are part of your motivation for being thorough...

  25. Palative Care Still Raw

    NightNerd replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I've been working in hospice for almost two years now, currently as a CNA while I go through nursing school. While it doesn't get easier, you get better at handling it. The first few months of my job,...