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  1. The competition....

    runsalot replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oi. I did work full time will doing my pre reqs and I now work while in nursing school. And I have a learning disability. Please never blame your lack of 'book' smarts on this. Just means you need to...

  2. Should I try to get a CNA job?

    runsalot replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    Yes. If you can get a tech

  3. Excited about nursing school & Peds---TIPS??

    runsalot replied to Nurseintraining1025's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That only a very small part of NS is about peds. Hope you like adults

  4. What should I do to get ready for Nursing School starting this Fall?

    runsalot replied to cmariehill's topic in General Students

    Get a a nclex test for success book. Learn how to take the questions. Best way to prep. And relax. Go on a vacation. School is

  5. So...what is nursing school EXACTLY like?

    runsalot replied to starter12345's topic in General Students

    I am glad I did not know how hard NS school was before I started. Enjoy pre ns school life. Go on vacation. Than get an nclex book and

  6. A Day In The Life Of A Nursing Student

    runsalot replied to aoyak's topic in General Students

    If they really want to make clinicals more like working as a nurse have students quickly have lunch in about a half hour (if that). An hour for lunch. how nice. I love

  7. Confused, Frustrated and agitated w/VITALS

    runsalot replied to forbidden2know's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It does depend on your facility. Someone stay away from any of your no go words. I will stop

  8. PCT/PCAs what department?

    runsalot replied to MommaTy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

  9. Poop in nursing

    runsalot replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    Everyone poops. I am a ns working as a Cna. You get used to it. And it's better than being in the room when some one vomits. Now that gets me. And our rns help with poop. As everyone'

  10. Wireless Printer Recommedation

    runsalot replied to Nurse2bKim1111's topic in General Students

    Personally I want the cheapest option. I print so much stuff for ns. For A&P I found it more useful to use the coloring book or draw my own pics than to waste ink and

  11. Trouble finding work as a PCT after 1st semester of NS!

    runsalot replied to Mind0v3rmattR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This was my plan too. I think most hospitals know that we want the experience and that when we become rns we will want to be hired on as rns. I applied for every pct job I could. As did most of my...

  12. what topics to study for pre-req's like A&P, micro and pathophysiology?

    runsalot replied to rosy3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And that about covers them all.

  13. NSNA-

    runsalot replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to the meetings and conferences. Volunteer. Just don't have it be a resume

  14. NSNA-

    runsalot replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am. I think it is if you active. I actually got a job via networking from nsna. It's not a magic organization. You need to be active to get anything out of

  15. Will being a CNA increase my chance?

    runsalot replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe not before. It would not of made a difference in my acceptance personally. But durning school getting on to a floor as a cna or pct is great experience. On my floor the nurses know which techs...

  16. GPC Fall 2013 letters

    runsalot replied to stationhome's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Just an FYI. Even if she drops now another student will not be accepted. . Gpc gets to there number different from other schools. There are other students that start and transfer. And there are no...

  17. GPC Fall 2013 letters

    runsalot replied to stationhome's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi I know of people that have started and switched. That way not all your eggs are in one basket. Good

  18. I'm getting a little frustrated here.

    runsalot replied to NCmcMan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was dx learning disable as a child. Was in all sorts of special classes as a kid. As an adult learning and worker, I have to take responsibility for getting the material in a manner I need. I ask...

  19. Books to read before starting school

    runsalot replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Relax. Spend time with your kids. Take a

  20. Career Change Sounds Great But What About Paying For It?

    runsalot replied to backinthe1980s's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello I was a it analyst for years before I took the plunge. But it works out. I live frugally. I paid off bills before starting school full time and I work part time now. Love it. So glad I took the...

  21. College Freshman-Failed General Biology

    runsalot replied to jsr07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Op, Do not just jump back in and take it. Make sure you have every thing else squared away before attempting this class again. Life happens to all of us. And if you are in a situation like this again....

  22. Dosage Calculations Test

    runsalot replied to britthohenbrink's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We had to teach our selves. Ask your program if they will prepare you. Be glad. We had to pass at 100

  23. Need help passing my second semester of nursing.

    runsalot replied to rafiki121's topic in General Students

    It not strict memorization if you relate the s/s to what you learned in A&P. Think about what the liver does in the body. What would happen it starts to fail? Just offer an alternative. Build...

  24. Need help passing my second semester of nursing.

    runsalot replied to rafiki121's topic in General Students

    Med surg is not about memorization. It's about being able to apply what you learned. What worked for me was focusing in s/s of the major diseases of each system, med families, and nursing priorities....

  25. Emory University or Chamberlain College of Nursing?

    runsalot replied to Endowed's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Comparing Emory to chamberlain is like comparing a BMW to a Hyundai. Except this Hyundai is going to cost you just as must The