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  1. New to nursing school

    jolie_tasso replied to dahood84's topic in General Students

    Definitely pay $4.99 for the GoodNotes app on your iPad. It's amazing, and I use it everyday for every class! I second the advice about nursing books. I mostly buy an edition older, and I have never...

  2. Easy?

    jolie_tasso replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    I liked this thread in the beginning because it showed a different side of nursing school and was a bit hopeful that not all of it is a nightmare all the time. But then the negativity and the doom and...

  3. Easy?

    jolie_tasso replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    Same here! I'm in my second semester, OB/Pedi rotation, and last semester was fundamentals and pharm. I'm worked I'm not being prepared, but then again my classmates aren't all cruising through so...

  4. Nursing school IS rigorous

    jolie_tasso replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    Post like these always worry me, but for a different reason than others. I didn't feel like my first semester of nursing school was too crazy or difficult. It was a lot of work, yes, but I got by,...

  5. Three Tips from a Former Student

    jolie_tasso replied to GundeRN's topic in General Students

    The tip about the NCLEX questions makes so much more sense! Can't tell you how many times I selected the wrong answer on the test because it was my first guess during studying but was the wrong...

  6. Any app that does import powerpoints and can edit them for ipad????

    jolie_tasso replied to Kdavina's topic in General Students

    GoodNotes lets you import power points and write, draw, or type on them! Or import other images and files. Best app for school

  7. Tablet advice & input

    jolie_tasso replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in General Students

    I bought an iPad last semester and love it! It's lightweight and easy to use even with books and binders on your desk. My favorite app for school is GoodNotes. It's $4.99 for unlimited notebooks, and...

  8. What do you use to take notes?

    jolie_tasso replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    My first semester I took written notes for everything. I did best on tests when I read before class, took notes, and then during lecture added to and highlighted my notes from the reading. It kept the...

  9. Advantages of E-books?

    jolie_tasso replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Although copying and pasting will save time, you were actually actively studying as you typed up and created the outlines, so you may be actually hindering yourself by choosing to simply copy and...

  10. Pediatric Textbook help

    jolie_tasso posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! My first semester of nursing school I purchased an old edition of my physical assessment book which saved me $100 and did not affect my studies at all. It was a great choice, but I'm weary of...

  11. Pediatric Textbook help

    jolie_tasso replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I will definitely be doing

  12. Too much on my plate?

    jolie_tasso replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems very doable IMHO. It all comes down to how much you want it to work. Plus dancing will be a great way to include some time for you AND exercise. definitely a plus!! If it doesn't work out you...

  13. How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    jolie_tasso replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you to everyone who kept this thread going. I start next week, and I was so relieved to finally see a positive thread that made me even more excited and happy to begin this new journey!! I'm...

  14. What is your favorite way to study?

    jolie_tasso replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    I'm really hoping my classes are ok with recording because I have been really banking on listening to lectures on my drives to and from school and work since they are both 30+ minutes. I guess I'll...

  15. What is your favorite way to study?

    jolie_tasso posted a topic in General Students

    I'm about to start my first semester of clinicals and was wondering how nursing students study. I'm a note card person. I make tons, read them quietly, outloud, backwards, forwards, and over and over...

  16. Calling all pen aficionados...please report here

    jolie_tasso replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    INKJOY!! Yes, I LOVE InkJoy by PaperMate. I fell head over heels for them after buying a pack of 8 different colors because it was pretty cheap (I think about $2.50?), and I am a very visual person...

  17. Schools in!! 21 days and counting! Anyone else starting this month

    jolie_tasso replied to cgrant's topic in General Students

    I start my ADN clinicals on the 16th! I also just started a new full time job, so I'm trying to enjoy this last bit of peace and freedom before my life is consumed with nursing school! Spending every...

  18. Going back to school for a second degree..

    jolie_tasso replied to Britt2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry posted

  19. Going back to school for a second degree..

    jolie_tasso replied to Britt2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest the associates because you could always do an RN to BSN bridge program later if you would like your bachelors. Hope this

  20. Laptop/Tablet

    jolie_tasso replied to AmandaJoy's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the advice!! I'm still on the fence. I have a laptop that works perfectly, but its physical condition isn't good enough for me to tote it around. I am pretty torn between getting an...

  21. Laptop/Tablet

    jolie_tasso replied to AmandaJoy's topic in General Students

    For those of you with non-iPad tablets, which ones do you have? Were they a great deal cheaper? Any issues or regrets? I'm looking to get a tablet soon but unsure about which

  22. International Editions of Textbooks

    jolie_tasso replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    Very true. The one I'm looking at is the Medical Dosage Calculations book. I just don't know because it does say that there is a money back guarantee if it's not exactly the same as the U.S. edition....

  23. International Editions of Textbooks

    jolie_tasso posted a topic in General Students

    Have any of y'all used international editions of nursing textbooks? I've used a few during my pre-reqs and first bachelor's degree, and I loved the soft covers and prices. Any feedback would be...

  24. Old Edition of Physical Examination book?

    jolie_tasso posted a topic in General Students

    I just received my acceptance letter in the mail last week! Since then I've been reading all the threads about new editions vs old editions, but I have a few specific books and classes that I'd like...

  25. Old Edition of Physical Examination book?

    jolie_tasso replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the replies! I'll definitely be following y'all's