NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

CMSRN, hospice

Member

  • Content

    1,130

  • Visitors

    21,009

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    1,717

All Content by NightNerd

  1. What is nursing about?

    NightNerd replied to amber4452's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How hard is it? Pretty doggone hard. How hard is it to work and go to school? Also pretty doggone hard. My school advises against working more than 10 hours per week, if that. Most nursing student...

  2. What do you bring to eat?

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Or do you order out? I'll be starting nursing school next summer, and will be picking up 12-hour shifts (days) as a CNA in October. I'm trying to figure out a way to either bring food to work and not...

  3. Conflicted - which would you choose?

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

    If you don't mind working a few nights in a row (I don't know if you'd be working alongside this one CNA or if you'd be taking up the nights he can't do), I would definitely take the regular job! But...

  4. Nerves help!

    NightNerd replied to audrey17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I guess you're getting started on your pre-reqs now if you haven't taken A & P yet, right? If so, don't stress - you have time to develop the study habits that will get you through the tough...

  5. Being a CNA has made me question my career-Help!!

    NightNerd replied to bsb5090's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So, I ditto everything the four people ahead of me said. What I loved the most: -Brandy1017's suggestions of alternate careers to look at, just in case. To that, I would add physical/occupational...

  6. Pre Nursing student & I need help from those that are experienced!!

    NightNerd replied to babiblu3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are doing great! I really admire moms who go back to school, especially for something as challening as nursing, so you're the bomb diggity in my book. :) I am not a mother right now and have a...

  7. What do you wish you had studied/learned more?

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

    I can mostly think of ways I wish I had studied, rather than specific material. I do wish I'd invested more time in making/reviewing flashcards, since that sounds like a good way to study during the...

  8. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    This class isn't occupying enough of my time! Haha, I have the most boring job in the world, and my manager is kind enough to let me sneak in the books when I want to study, but it's not quite taking...

  9. Struggling with my personal statement

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

    Agreed: child nurse = pediatric nurse. I think the content of your essay is pretty good and that you're really thinking hard about the characteristics that will make you a good nurse. I would save the...

  10. Should I get An Associates in History?

    NightNerd replied to stratus93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it was just because you're that close to getting the AA, I wouldn't bother. But, since you are really interested in history, I'd say go for it! Having another degree demonstrates well-roundedness,...

  11. I feel afraid and discouraged :( Just checked my grades.......

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

    Dang, I'm sorry you're going through that. B's are far from being "bad grades," and it sounds like your family is seriously overreacting. A B here and there is not a big deal, as it still signifies...

  12. Please help! I am kind of torn, nursing or sonography

    NightNerd replied to dalman97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely go for what you really want. Your enthusiasm for the field will show in job interviews and that will help you with the tough job search (and it's tough for everyone, including new nursing...

  13. Discouragement from others - Do I have what it takes?

    NightNerd replied to samanthajo23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, she is just being ridiculous. You've accomplished a lot, and it sounds like you really want this! Don't let someone's insensitivity make you question your goals. You are doing great, and I...

  14. Pervy patients?

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

    I agree that it doesn't help to get mad. I would just brush it off with an, "Oh, that's not really important. Are you ready to eat your breakfast?" or whatever. If distraction doesn't work, that's the...

  15. Struggling

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

    Will you be working full-time while you're in the nursing program? If you'll only be working part-time or not at all, you'll probably find that the workload is still tough, but somewhat manageable....

  16. B.S. in health science... can it lead to a career in nursing?

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

    Your science classes are generally the only ones with a time limit. Your Psych, humanities, etc. should be OK. Also, ditto what kayemmejay said about accelerated programs - they are the bomb! That's...

  17. Flirty co-workers

    NightNerd replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, that's quite the excitement. Just be real with them: "I'm flattered, but I'm not interested in a relationship right now." Repeat as necessary, and you don't need to get any deeper. If they...

  18. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

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

    Another INFJ here (have tested as ISFJ onec or twice, probably 'cause the scientific side of my ISTJ boyfriend is rubbing off on me). How to see so many of us concentrated in one place - usually we're...

  19. What scrubs to buy?

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

    Definitely check with the school. I had to pester mine about everything as far as supplies go. "Do I need certain scrubs?" "Yes." "Do they need to be a specific color?" "Yes." "Which color?" "Ceil...

  20. The rolling backpack debate

    NightNerd replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I read the title of this and was intrigued. "How could there be a DEBATE?" I thought. "Rolling backpacks are the BOMB!" Haha, I am definitely pro-wheels. Get a cute one (Amazon has some awesome ones),...

  21. im really terrified! *piog

    NightNerd replied to luvmykids0810's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ditto what PP's have said, and only have this to add: I understand that it will be very tough to be away from your young kids while you're in class or at clinicals. But just remember, you are giving...

  22. "what is the most important qualty for a nurse to posess?"

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

    I'm torn! I would say the usual empathy/compassion/etc., but llg makes a great point. I guess both empathy and toughness are hard to learn, but unfortunately they don't seem to come together...

  23. I'm so ready to start nursing school!

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

    So true. I've got my last pre-req going right now, and if all goes well I'll start the program next summer. I think I'll be taking an extra class in between just to keep myself from going crazy from...

  24. Starting CNA classes in Oct - Few Questions

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

    Clinicals were the third week out of four for my class, and we had a skills lab for three days beforehand. We practiced all skills on each other except for bed bath and perineal care, which my...

  25. Question On Taking Pre-Req. Classes

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

    What everyone has said above is perfect. The only thing I would add is that, depending on which schools you apply to, different pre-reqs might be required. For example, my CC does not require...