Sparrow91

Sparrow91

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  1. Any other soon to be Seniors?!?!

    Sparrow91 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone! I am currently a junior in a BSN program and I have just finished picking classes for my senior year!!! I cannot believe how fast time has gone by and I cannot believe that within a year...

  2. Best Care Plan Book?

    Sparrow91 replied to Faralas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have Ackley as well because it is recommended by nursing school. I really like it although I have to say it is not the most user friendly but once you figure it out it is extremely

  3. Accelerated BSN prerequisites

    Sparrow91 replied to JT1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Going to a community college is great! I did a year at a community college befor transfering to a university and I am glad I did because it was 1/3 the price and honestly the science classes at my...

  4. Could use some encouragement.

    Sparrow91 replied to Bojamashell's topic in General Students

    I have very bad test anxiety as well and one thing that I have learned is to take a deep breath just befor I start the exam and I remind myself that it is what it is now and that getting myself up set...

  5. What did you do during your OB rotation?

    Sparrow91 replied to ssalulu's topic in General Students

    I am just finishing my OB, the first day was good, saw a lady partsl birth and was asked to help the mother keep a certain position so I was able to see everything that the midwife was doing up close....

  6. I am SO mad.

    Sparrow91 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I would speak with her first and tell her of the seriousness of her actions if she does not seem to head your advice then I may take it to a

  7. I'm really struggling here with a tough decision, please help!

    Sparrow91 replied to tabz4u2's topic in General Students

    I would do the best you can, it sounds like either way you will have to pay back $1,000, so you might as well try and do the best you can with the hopes of passing then to withdraw. Plus a completed...

  8. Advice please!

    Sparrow91 replied to deida's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are plenty of schools every where that have accelerated programs, you just need to have completed a BA or BS. Most take 1-2 years depending. You just need to do some research! Good

  9. Possibly switching my major to nursing..NEED ADVICE PLEASE!

    Sparrow91 replied to PRWeav's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With any career there will be people who will regret it. Many people have gone into nursing because of the $$$ but most have said that they wish they hadn't because to most people it looks like decent...

  10. Shoes, shoes, shoes

    Sparrow91 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I hear Danskos can hurt your feet when you first get them but once you break them in they are great. I am hoping to get a pair when I graduate but until then I will stick with the pair I have now....

  11. Questions for Night Shift Nurses

    Sparrow91 replied to Tazhaz's topic in General Nursing

    1. What is it like to work nightshift? I love night shift! It gives the opertunity to work independantly everyone on nights are usually a lot of fun and very helpful when things get sticky. It is...

  12. Statistics

    Sparrow91 replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking a Stats class now, its not to bad, but when you get stuck there is no one to ask for help. Everything on mine is online including exams. If you are good at math and are able to fidure...

  13. The work and school balance

    Sparrow91 replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was working on my pre reqs. I worked part time as a CNA. I took A&P1, Psycology, English 101, and Algebra my first semester, and then I took A&P2, Dev. Psy., communications, and a 200...

  14. I don't wanna!

    Sparrow91 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    You scared me there, I have an EBP paper due next thursday too!!! Had to double check! lol I need to start mine as well, plus do a pp presentation for me/surg, a group pp project for lab, a 20 page...

  15. Nursing Program Length

    Sparrow91 replied to FutureNursing's topic in General Students

    I am in a BSN program and it is 8 semesters long. In the ADN program it is 4 (if you are able to get in out of high school) can be longer if you are on a waiting

  16. End of clinical presents

    Sparrow91 replied to paratroopa's topic in General Students

    I personally haven't, I have however given a card with my thoughts and appreciation to the instructor especially if they made some sort of positive impact on me. I have found as a CNA nothing means...

  17. Cave and Quit or Do and Die? Help!

    Sparrow91 replied to LittleMissRedRaider's topic in General Students

    I would say try your best and complete what classes you are able to with the best grades you can muster. If you end up failing out it will look better on a transcript to see that you tried and failed...

  18. Top 10 Nursing Supplies

    Sparrow91 replied to JenLahaye's topic in General Students

    A good college planner (not the cheap ones you get a dollar store!) high lighters Pens that you like Cheap pens for the Bermuda triangle sitting next to you (aka your fellow unprepared student) get...

  19. A&P 2 class after taking Hesi

    Sparrow91 replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am guessing that they do not offer Micro in the summer. A&P2 and Micro can be doable but they are both tough science classes! Do A&P1 and see how you fair, if you do well and are strong in...

  20. RN student to CNA

    Sparrow91 replied to goodbadgirl4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on that state and the school. My program offers something like that, if you have completed up to you sophmore yeaar (BSN pogram that is) you may apply and sit for the state exam. I would...

  21. A&P 2 class after taking Hesi

    Sparrow91 replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took my entrance HESI when I was 3/4 of the way through A&P 1 and I got a 87 (75 was considered passing) so unless things have changed in the last 2 years since I took it you should be fine....

  22. Which JC class will look best?

    Sparrow91 replied to MadisonLynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have to agree with everyone else go for the EMS, it will look a lot better on a resume. A lot of schools look at your high school grades first and if you are in the running with someone who...

  23. T-shirt design for nursing teacher

    Sparrow91 replied to sooz10's topic in General Students

    On the front have a picture of "Nurse Ratchet" saying "Meet Your Nurse" and on the back put "Invest In Your Students, Invest In Your

  24. Advice for a future CNA student? :)

    Sparrow91 replied to maddiem's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the shift and the facility... Days:(LTC) 6-7:30 get the pts. up: bed baths (usually 1-2 showers/whilpools), dress them, transfer them, brush teeth/dentures, offer the bathroom make the...

  25. Hi! Starting college in fall 2013, going to do pre-reqs for BSN nursing program :D!!

    Sparrow91 replied to Itssuzii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would try and stager out the science classes so you only have one per semester, that was what I did and it made it a lot less stress full! Good luck on your journey, we are all here for you