abaloney77

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1. How do I know I am smart enough to become a RN?

   abaloney77 replied to tkesh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Fail. There are tons of threads on this on this board, how Mrs. or Mr. 4.0 prereq student is now getting Cs on their

2. Mandatory flu shots????

   abaloney77 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Love this thread. I'm fully AGAINST the flu shot but I love nursing school so it's a no brainer. In my limited clinical experience I've had patients on dozens of meds and a medical Hx that was as...

3. How do I know I am smart enough to become a RN?

   abaloney77 replied to tkesh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Getting through nursing school isn't about being smart, it's about how well you can take tests. Nursing tests will LEVEL the smartest people out there. They mostly are not indicative of real world...

4. Nursing Fundamentals

   abaloney77 replied to Lovely86's topic in General Students

   Get a Rx for adderall. They don't call it the study drug for nothing. It will help you concentrate. The fundamentals material wasn't difficult at all, it's just a lot of reading. The tests are...

5. Cheating in the Classroom

   abaloney77 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

   She may have gotten ahold of copies of your test somehow. Our class takes all of out tests, with the exception of math exams, online. Apparently in the past someone hacked in and stole all the test...

6. First day reality check

   abaloney77 replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

   Just don't work on your clinical days so you can stay up all night doing care plans and you should be ok. Also, it's important to study the material that matters. The books are full of material you...

7. How would I provide emotional support?

   abaloney77 replied to G_Lee17's topic in General Students

   I'm an INTP and am just finishing up my first semester. I was sort of worried about the same thing, G_Lee, but when I saw my first patient lying in bed TOTALLY helpless, that fear was pushed aside...

8. Anyone seen any all-white shoes?

   abaloney77 replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I have Adidas clamshell shoes in all white. They are definitely not comfortable though. Puma makes an all white as well. I may try them

9. I hate clinicals!

   abaloney77 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Have you gone back and read this truckin? You have a horrible attitude. Why should the instructor give you extra credit? You-are-not-special. Just repeat that and you will be ok. How old are you...

10. My teacher hates me....

    abaloney77 replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my school we have the chain of command for complaints --> teacher, director, dean. If you haven't asked your instructor what her problem is (and yes I would just come out and be a MAN and be...

11. Nursing Students That Are Dating

    abaloney77 replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    No offense but you sound rather whiny. If you "keep score" it's going to bite you in the ass. Don't freak out on her or you'll be solo in no time flat. Nursing school isn't hard, it's just an...

12. Which would be better for me in the long run? To work while in school or not...

    abaloney77 replied to sapadgett's topic in General Students

    My teacher and the class were just discussing this the other day. I'm in the bay area and apparently you need at least a BA to get noticed when you send out your resumes. She said some places were...

13. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    abaloney77 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my professional opinion, you have to be insane to date where you work, unless you're seriously looking for a wife, and you have that inkling she's the "one." If you're playing around and bouncing...

14. The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    abaloney77 replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    What kind of calculations are you all doing? We had our first math test (1st semester student) and it was very basic, conversions (moving decimal point), and how many ml in oz/teaspoon/tablespoon,...