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    Preparing for nursing school

    springchick1 replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    I bought some Dr. Scholl's at Walmart. They were cheap and actually very comfortable. I don't want to spend a ton of money on shoes I don't wear every day. I have Danskos that I wear to work and LOVE...
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    Reading Textbooks

    springchick1 replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    I usually skim through the chapters. However, this semester my instructor said she goes heavy with the patho stuff on the test so I'll be sure and read all that stuff closely. It's been a while since...
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    Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    springchick1 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    I understand that OP needs to blow off steam and no, I'm not in it just for a paycheck. OP shared their opinion, and others have shared theirs. Just because they are different opinions from yours...
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    Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    springchick1 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    Why are you so concerned about it? These people are there putting in the same amount of work you are. They are taking the test, doing clinicals, and projects just like everyone else. They are...
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    Jeff State Part Time Program

    springchick1 replied to MaleNurse2B's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yes. One night you would have Pharm and one night you would have health assessment. Health Assessment has lab attached to it so some nights you will have lecture that night followed by lab. Other...
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    Jeff State Part Time Program

    springchick1 replied to MaleNurse2B's topic in Alabama Nursing

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    I got your policy right here...

    springchick1 replied to KarmenB's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately that is still two attempts. One you withdrew from and one you failed. Let us know how the meeting
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    What are job opportunities like in OR nursing?

    springchick1 replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Operating Room

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    I got your policy right here...

    springchick1 replied to KarmenB's topic in General Students

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    I got your policy right here...

    springchick1 replied to KarmenB's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you failed one class and withdrew from another. How far along were you when you withdrew from the class? Were you failing at the time. Since you didn't pass the class, it will count...
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    What are job opportunities like in OR nursing?

    springchick1 replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Operating Room

    I know in my state, LVN's are not hired to work in the OR unless it is in the role of the scrub tech. And most hospitals now won't hire you to scrub unless you have experience.
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    To buy or to rent? Drug Calculation textbook

    springchick1 replied to ravenpuff's topic in General Students

    I still have mine but now when I need to review for dosage calculation, I use HESI and work those problems. They seem to be harder and if I can answer the harder ones, I can answer the easy
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    Offering money to switch clinical sites? Ethical?

    springchick1 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Students

    Just because someone has a different opinion than you doesn't mean you are being persecuted. People aren't being mean or hateful because their opinion is different. Basically, get over the victim...
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    springchick1 replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Vodka, tequila, and rum! Or my iPad mini, my all-in-one printer/scanner/copy machine, and my Erin Condren planner. I'd also have to say prayer, support of my family and friends, and time for
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    Tips and tricks

    springchick1 posted a topic in General Students

    What are your tips and tricks for extremely dry hands? I think my hands are going to fall of from all the washing! Any
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    Tips and tricks

    springchick1 replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

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    Jeff State Part Time Program

    springchick1 replied to MaleNurse2B's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm in the nights/weekends program. What specific questions do you have about the schedule? Are you already in the program or are you thinking about
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    Bsn ? Online bsn?

    springchick1 replied to msrxchef's topic in General Students

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    New nursing student advice

    springchick1 replied to AlyssaSUNYOrange's topic in General Students

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    Offering money to switch clinical sites? Ethical?

    springchick1 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Students

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    RN ADN Prereq.

    springchick1 replied to TexasNoel's topic in Texas Nursing

    At my school A and P 1 is a pre-req for A and P
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    How are clinical groups?

    springchick1 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

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    How are clinical groups?

    springchick1 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    It depends on where people live. Some people live closer to the clinical site than the meet point. I always likes to drive myself. I do t have to worry about people being late to the meeting point and...
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    Good Podcasts?

    springchick1 replied to maj0079's topic in General Students

    I know a bunch of people who record lecture and then listen to them during the commute. Great time to reinforce what you've been
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    Offering money to switch clinical sites? Ethical?

    springchick1 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Students

    Corrupting the system? Seriously? How would offering money to swap sites be an advantage or disadvantage to other students? OP, did you bother asking why this person wants to change? Like Sweet Wild...