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    Schools misrepresenting competitiveness?

    missmollie replied to skzfoz's topic in General Students

    Esme... That program doesn't sound great to me. Try a different program. Don't make your daughter retake her SAT's unless she wants to, it's not up to you to ensure her future. She is an adult, and...
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    How long do you study each day?

    missmollie replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    About 4 hours a day. No idea how long I can keep that
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    Can I be a nurse? Advice will be HIGHLY appreciated!! :)

    missmollie replied to kay_030912's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing math is easy. I majored in English my first time going through college simply so I didn't have to do math. Nursing math: easy. Try this website and see if it helps you, but don't let math...
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    A little overwhelmed

    missmollie posted a topic in General Students

    Started my second semester of nursing school, and I have to say that I am slightly overwhelmed. Just printing out the beginning power points, schedule, and the study guide I did today for one chapter...
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    Math problems

    missmollie replied to hglover17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage Calculations - Volume/Time - IV Drop Rate Questions Formula: (Volume/min) x gtts/ml [1000ml/(10 hrs x 60 min)] x 10 gtts= (1000ml/600) x 10 gtts=...
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    10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    missmollie replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    You should also buy stock in Starbucks, Folgers, and Maxwell house. It's a triple
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    January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    missmollie replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    It's hard to understand how much debt you owe, so we wrapped all your old nursing textbooks to give you a visual
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    OMG, good pop up

    missmollie replied to krisiepoo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Starting clinicals next week

    missmollie replied to icreated3's topic in General Students

    If you have the time, make dinners you can freeze or easy to heat up dinners. I'll make lasagna in 9x9 pans, use one tray for dinner, freeze one tray. Buy hamburger meat and preform patties with wax...
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    Studying for nursing school

    missmollie replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    I study about 2 hours a night while in school. I read my textbook chapters that correspond with what we are doing and take notes, and I watch whatever videos I can find with the skills that I have to...
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    How are clinical groups?

    missmollie replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    Don't be nervous! You'll learn so much in clinical, it is my favorite part of nursing school. One piece of advice I would give: The night before, get everything in your car so you don't have to think...
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    What are you doing during the break?

    missmollie replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    For anyone looking for a great series to devour in a small amount of time: 1. Firefly. It's one season with a 2 hour movie. Shame it was taken off the air, but you can watch it on netflix for...
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    What are you doing during the break?

    missmollie replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I have read 3 wonderful books, cover to cover, in one sitting per book. I have started my notes on the textbooks for next semester. I re-watched firefly in one sitting, and I cooked a whole chicken...
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    How many NClex questions did you practice during nursing school?

    missmollie replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    Congrats!
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    Please help me i am applying to nursing school and need advice on my personal essay

    missmollie replied to stephaniesoto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take out the first quote, get it down to about a page, page and a half, and repost it when you're finished. Give us a chance to check out your second draft
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    Please help me i am applying to nursing school and need advice on my personal essay

    missmollie replied to stephaniesoto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am giving you my honest opinion and it may not be right for you. I am sorry in advance if I offend. Honestly, this letter is too personal. Take out everything concerning abuse, it's information...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my first semester of an ADN nursing program, and I remember wondering what things were going to be like before I started. I'm going to start this thread so you guys can ask me...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope you have a very merry Christmas as well. I think that you could offer more advice to others than I possibly could. I remember being a pre-nursing student and really worrying about the...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My program didn't really have out of class assignments for lecture with the exception of one paper we had to write. For clinical, we had to turn in an assessment, a care plan, and three different...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am old(er) student and old school about books. I always buy them and I've never rented before. I like to mark, write, and dog ear my pages. I like to keep my books, all of them...forever. I...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Kmwatt, I think God does have a plan, and congrats on passing your TEAS! You do what is right for you, your family, and your children. If you decide to not go now, then go later! I wish you the...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read my entire book before I started, but I found that did not give me an "edge" because I was reading it for fun. Sit back, enjoy your time with your children, and enjoy the holiday season. If...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The Davis fundamental success book, any NCLEX book, and for care plans, I suggest "Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes" by Gulanick and Myers. I have 3 care plan books and this...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought a rolling backpack and I used it once. Then I went to my normal satchel that I carry, choosing to not take my books to school. If you are going to study at school, it might be worthwhile,...
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    Ask me anything!

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I really love clinical days. I like interacting with the patients and helping them, although I do know that in the real world of nursing that lovely one on one time with a patient ceases to...