~Melissa~

~Melissa~

Endocrinology, hopefully

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  1. Nurses out there! What was your hardest Nursing semester???

    ~Melissa~ replied to Marsha238612's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm in my first semester, so I can't speak for other semesters, but... Nursing school is like nothing I've EVER experienced before. I'm over a month in and still looking for that "balance" they tell...

  2. Anyone trying to get fit before NS?

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in General Students

    I start in August... I'd really like to lose about 20 pounds this summer and get a bit more cardiovascular-ly fit before school starts! Anyone else in my boat and want an accountability partner?

  3. OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    ~Melissa~ replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    I'm so sad to need to remove my rings for clinicals- but I don't want them damaged nor do I want to risk exposure to nastiness by my stone ripping my glove! Currently, my engagement ring is an asscher...

  4. Can some of you share your acceptance to a nursing school?

    ~Melissa~ replied to dayanan715's topic in General Students

    3.66 Science GPA, 3.7 Cumulative GPA... 86 on the TEAS (96% adjusted)... Good

  5. Anyone applying to Faulkner state for Fall '13?

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am! And I'm just curious if ill be meeting any of y'all in my upcoming classes

  6. The waiting period

    ~Melissa~ replied to hgt219's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Faulkner State in Fairhope,

  7. The waiting period

    ~Melissa~ replied to hgt219's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my letter this past Wednesday- I'm in!!! SO

  8. Anyone applying to Faulkner state for Fall '13?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Got my letter today! It's official!!!! Orientation is July 23. I'm SO

  9. A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

    ~Melissa~ replied to ShyeoftheTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got my letter today! It's official!!!! Orientation is July 23. I'm SO

  10. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    ~Melissa~ replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby is a plumber, but is interested in pursuing a history cert to teacher in high school or maybe community

  11. A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

    ~Melissa~ replied to ShyeoftheTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, it's for the fall semester. I feel like we're so behind! I have read here on AN that lots of people have already had their

  12. A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

    ~Melissa~ replied to ShyeoftheTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our application deadline was June 1... Supposedly letters go out 3-4 weeks from then. I'm on pins and needles. Even knowing it's too early, I obsessively check my school email/student info status and...

  13. Anyone applying to Faulkner state for Fall '13?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    I feel good about my chances, but I want that piece of paper confirming it! And unfortunately, I am NOT a patient person. Good luck to

  14. Anyone applying to Faulkner state for Fall '13?

    ~Melissa~ replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Alabama Nursing

    Joannie, my total was 212. How 'bout you? Have you heard anything yet? I'm so

  15. The waiting period

    ~Melissa~ replied to hgt219's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The deadline for apps at the program I applied to was June 1... I'm in the waiting game now.

  16. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    ~Melissa~ replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm actually at the midpoint in my journey to be an RN-/ I'm through with pre-reqs and will be starting nursing school in the fall. (Of course then im planning to do an RN-MSN program to NP...

  17. Scrubs!!

    ~Melissa~ replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

    Ours are white pants and white top with a burgundy trim. Blah! Would much prefer

  18. School supplies?!

    ~Melissa~ replied to aml1109's topic in General Students

    Do you actually use the scanning and copying features of the printer? I have heard that I'll need a laser printer because I'll be doing a LOT of printing, but is scanning/copying a necessity, too?...

  19. Engagement/Wedding Bands

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious if as a nurse I'll still be able to wear my engagement and wedding bands? I start nursing school this fall... Hubby was going to replace my wedding band for our 10th anniversary, but I'm...

  20. Pediatric endocrinology nurse practicioner...

    ~Melissa~ posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    This Is my ultimate goal... I'm just starting nursing school. I was hoping to find a program I could complete largely online, but I'm not seeing one this specific. Instead, I see pediatrics, mental...

  21. Class of 2015

    ~Melissa~ replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Although I haven't been given our book list yet, I managed to find last year's start list and I looked up the prices for new/used/bookstore and it looks like I can save about $500 off of the "new"...

  22. Class of 2015

    ~Melissa~ replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Hi y'all! I'll be a 2015 graduate, too. I'm not "official" yet, but according to my the head of the nursing program my points on their scale are a sure thing (I was told that their cut off is between...

  23. Nursing Shoes

    ~Melissa~ replied to MegginJ's topic in General Students

    I'm grateful for this thread, too! I start this fall and am really curious about what shoes to get. I have weak ankles and unfortunately they roll often. I see that a PP has mentioned the Timberlands...

  24. Mental illness in Nursing school.

    ~Melissa~ replied to 2LMNOP's topic in General Students

    Not that I'm aware of! I was on Paxil (which I loved), but as hubby and I could potentially have another child (no medical sterilization) the doctor switched me to lexipro as a precaution. Which is...

  25. Mental illness in Nursing school.

    ~Melissa~ replied to 2LMNOP's topic in General Students

    Ashley, I take the lexipro daily and the seroquel when I need help sleeping. :) Sorry, I wasn't very clear in my