Oraelo

Oraelo

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  1. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Just got home from the NCLEX test. A third of the test was SATA (high difficulty) questions, Test shut off at 75 questions, and I got the good Pearson vue pop-up. Holy crap!!!!! I think I now have a...

  2. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Just ordered my pin. Getting close

  3. I need pinning ceremony ideas!!

    Oraelo replied to marialaughs's topic in General Students

    The nursing pledge recited while all of the graduates were holding a lit lamp with the lights dimmed was a nice touch to the last one i was at. Another thing that went over well was someone collected...

  4. Through the Hoops

    Oraelo replied to runningbull's topic in General Students

  5. Through the Hoops

    Oraelo replied to runningbull's topic in General Students

    Seems like you actually spend more time figuring out how to do things your way than you would if you did things the way you are supposed to. If you ever do scheme your way into an RN license please...

  6. First day of clinical rotation - your experience?

    Oraelo replied to simplyblissful's topic in General Students

    My first day was on a med surg floor. We got our patients and their diagnoses the night before. I had one of the toughest professors and was determined to do a good job. I was up until 2 in the...

  7. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Final semester starting on Wednesday. How are the rest of you doing? The light at the end of the tunnel is finally visible. It's still a ways away, but I can see

  8. Nursing program wants students to schedule own clinical day because they messed up

    Oraelo replied to Desertrainfury's topic in General Students

    If your school has any simulation capacity can it be a "sim" day that counts as clinical time? We usually have one sim day a year where they do their best to throw all kinds of horrible events and...

  9. Lecture apps?

    Oraelo posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all, To help pay my bills while I am in school I deliver food a few nights a week. I spend alot of time in my car and i am trying to make it somewhat productive. In my school we are not...

  10. What do I do? CC -> University

    Oraelo replied to daninthenyc's topic in General Students

    Passaic and Morris and Sussex counties all have highly regarded associate RN

  11. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    Oraelo replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    ADN - 41 -

  12. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    So how did you all do in your first semester??? I passed with a solid B. real happy with that. Clinicals was awesome, and I learned lots. Going to enjoy my vacation as much as I can. I already have my...

  13. How do I avoid the drama and cliques?

    Oraelo replied to FaithGurl93's topic in General Students

    I agree with the PP. lay low in the beginning and watch. You will soon figure out the people who should be avoided. But don't be too stand-offish because in that same time period you may also meet...

  14. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Just finished clinical day #4. I am really loving everything about nursing school so far. Is it a pain in the azz? Yes. Am I overtired from lack of sleep? Yes. Does my brain feel like a water balloon...

  15. Tips on Choosing First Patient

    Oraelo replied to zTracks's topic in General Students

    Wow you get to choose? Our CI let's us know what patient we will have. I think my school does this do they can select the patients on our wing that best suit our abilities at the

  16. No social life...can anyone else relate?

    Oraelo replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    I take two hours off from school stuff a week. They just so happen to coincide with sons of anarchy and walking dead. My girl and me curl up on the couch and watch, and when they are over it is back...

  17. Test Taking Tips.... Add your own!

    Oraelo replied to Staragate's topic in General Students

    The more you read something and the earlier you start the better chance of retention you will have. I write the definitions from every chapter, and take notes during the lecture on the printed out...

  18. Commute for Job I would love, or less travel to Job I don't like

    Oraelo replied to countrygalrn's topic in Nursing Career

    The commute will improve your relationship. Happiness can make all kinds of things

  19. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Clinical day two in the books. The day was soooo much better than last week. Think I am getting the hang of this. Now to study all night for exam #2 tomorrow. Good luck

  20. You're going to think I'm nuts

    Oraelo replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I am loving it as well, but I have to disagree with the PP. I love everything except care plans. Oh man they suck. Just happy to know that they will mostly go away after school is

  21. Cleaning Watch for Clinical

    Oraelo replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    I use a watch that is a clip on. (kind of like a belt clip that you see some keep their keys on) when I need it I unclip it from my belt loop. Cost me $10 at Walmart. When it breaks I will just get...

  22. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Oraelo replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    To my CI for today's first day of clinical in nursing 1. Thank you for firstly giving me that kick in the behind to get me restarted after i got frazzled and must have looked like a deer in the...

  23. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Ok first day of clinicals in the books. What a disaster. Hopefully it gets better from here. Hell, no where to go but up. Got my Pt. yesterday and spent hours understanding and learning everything...

  24. Why get my BSN?

    Oraelo replied to KatieJ91's topic in General Students

    Your husband is misinformed. Moving "up the ladder" will not happen without a BSN. Schools are pumping out so many RN's right now, having an advantage over some of them can only

  25. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Oraelo replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Ok just a little vent here. Clinicals starting this week. I just don't see how I am going to be able to get this all done. Clinical paperwork, reading for lecture, studying for exams, and maintaining...