I am in California and they did not require us to have a doctor sign off on our health conditions. I don't have any chronic diseases or disabilities but in my nursing program, we did have diabetic students who needed more frequent breaks for snacks, ...
NurseKat replied to Nelly134's topic in Pre-Nursing
Spend at least a couple hours a day, no matter who you are. Do it while on campus if possible, to limit distractions. Definitely let your close friends and family know that the next couple of years, they can't take anything personal when you are not ...
Let your friends and family know that you are going to have a rough couple of years, and you need their understanding and acceptance. You will not be able to attend every holiday, celebration, or get together. Only others who have been through nursin...
I am partial to my MacBook Air.. Bought it during nursing school and it was great. Super lightweight, battery lasts a long time, doesn't take long to charge, keyboard is quiet if you want to type notes during lecture.. I still use it now 8-9 years la...
Ugh, I am so sorry this happened to you. Does this mean you failed your Nursing IV class? I doubt you will be able to appeal the grade you already received, but perhaps you could appeal to be able to re-take one or more of the exams?
I think "have" to is not necessarily true. I started out in a SNF as a new grad, then an outpatient clinic for many years, and now a case manager for an insurance company, and I am doing great. So no, you don't "have" to do anything as a nurse, it is...
They probably have their own insecurities, which is usually why cliques and bullies act the way they do. You don't need them. If you need help during clinical, use your instructor and even the nurses on the floor as a resource!
I waited about 6 months after finishing my ADN program and working a little while before I started my online BSN. I agree with the above comment that although it's not easy, it's much more chill than the actual nursing program. You won't regret takin...