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I got a MDF md one stethoscope that was about $65 or so, then I purchased a $16 prestige medical clinical lite. Long story short, I like the 16 dollar one a lot better. *shakes head*

Your advice was telling a student to quit/drop out because they would be making a "B" (as his post clearly states.) Unlike the majority of advice on here, your advice falls along the lines of being unmotivating and unhelpful, considering you wouldn't/didn't follow it. As long as we're going to be sarcastic about it: yes, you can (please) stop at any time, lol!

Get some compression socks. :-D

I used the coloring book for A&P one, but skipped it for A&P 2 since we had so many models to look at for lab. I used flashcards to study. The key to using flash cards effectively is not to cram whatsoever. You need to understand what it is you are studying rather than trying to just memorize for a test. I used the flashcards to test myself and make sure I can recall information. People are usually against flash cards but it's because people use them in the all the wrong ways. If 3 months from the end of the semester you arent able to recall what the purpose of the renal system is or what different hormones do, or how the heart works, etc, then your method of studying is ineffective. Usually crammimg before tests will do this. If you pick up your cards and study for 2-3 hours every single day until test time, you will have no problems recalling everything come final and will probably just need to review a bit before the test. Make sure you actually enjoy learning about everything too. I love the heart so someone can ask me something and I can explain but if someone asked me about the gastrointestinal system I'll probably just give a blank stare. Sometimes it's hard when indifference comes into play, but just enjoy learning and it'll stick better.

Whatever you do, just keep breathing. I noticed I hold my breath in order to be more precise/steady at something. Hahaha. That'll get me feeling dizzy real fast.

If you are a working nurse and did not "just drop out and do something else", then exactly who are you to tell someone else they should, when you didn't! ;-)

The OP mentioned he can still make a B in the class if he works hard. Who drops out or fails out because they are going to make a B? Really?

Honestly, could you tell me why someone would drop out of nursing school because of a failed test or missed clinical day? Rofl! Do YOU give up that easily?

ROFL! That's so funny! I've always just had three alarm clocks for really important things in case one ever fails, I have two. I also do the same with my hard drives. I have three currently lol. It's never a bad idea to just have a back up of everything, an alarm is no exception.

Your post has just convinced me that everytime I've used three alarm clocks, I know I'm not crazy lol. Really sucks about your situation but don't let it get you down. Thanks for sharing!

Just a note: Just because you fail at something doesn't mean you can't try again. Success comes with many failures. Nothing brings you closer to success than failure does. Failure teaches you what doesn't work. So just adjust and change accordingly.

Rofl...

Yea I might stop to check that out.

I'd give a ring and find out. Did you get a acceptance email in your student email from the nursing dept?

Is there anyway to change the name to classof2016 or something? Just curious. Just seems we're past the 2014 entrance part already. Lol.

I was thinking that. I guess every school is different.

Bilateral10G, ohh I didn't know we were getting two letters. Or perhaps the other one will be via e-mail?

I received my letter today but nothing mentions sending a letter of intent or that were supposed to respond? Let me know if anyone received their letter today. :-)

I haven't checked the mail today. :S but I hope it's here!

Likewise! Looking forward to it!

Hey! I'm also starting nursing school this fall. While I'm not taking any classes this summer I am brushing up with supplemental reading on pharmacology and pathophysiology. Not sure if I'm going in the right direction but at least it's something to get my feet wet. I prepped heavily on nursing dosage calculations for the Kaplan, but I'm going to review those later in the summer. I'm still going to enjoy my summer, but I dont feel comfortable doing absolutely nothing. I think that would exhaust me more (weird I know.) Anyone currently in nursing school, it would be awesome if you can give some tips!!

Right. I sincerely hope you don't go telling patients the reason they are in the ER was because they were looking for something bad to happen to them. I will continue to question why people defend bullying with ridiculous excuses as I unsuscribe from this thread. I just simply can't entertain this. Lol!

Are you saying because the OP was expecting her day to be unfavorable after hearing horror stories that she should have accepted it? I don't see how being forewarned about something would have automatically changed the nurses behavior towards her. But if you think so, please elaborate.

I agree with this; however, I think I was misunderstood. I'm talking about nurses who have no interest in teaching the student, much like the one the OP mentioned. The eye rolls, sarcastic remarks, overly being rude to the "underling" is still uncalled for.