Tinker88

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  1. you will be surprised....

    Tinker88 replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm assuming she means there are studies that show correlations between higher GPAs and higher NCLEX pass rates, and lower grades and lower NCLEX pass rates. She did not see studies on nursing...

  2. Considering nursing school

    Tinker88 replied to lesliec.cedeno's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. The accelerated program is probably your best bet if you already have a Bachelor's. If you did not finish see if you still can apply to an accelerated program with the number of credits you...

  3. Nursing Orientation...

    Tinker88 replied to rmariee's topic in General Students

    Guests ended up not being invited to my ABSN orientation. I just wanted to make that update because I had said I wanted to bring my husband, but I couldn't

  4. you will be surprised....

    Tinker88 replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agreed. Sometimes grades are not accurate. Grades depend on a number of factors: professor's teaching style, study habits, and opportunities for material to be applied and

  5. you will be surprised....

    Tinker88 replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay. Bad grammar has been addressed! I understood what the OP was saying even though grammar and mechanics were off. It's amazing how many people on AN act like the grammar police or let alone online...

  6. you will be surprised....

    Tinker88 replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone has their own learning style and sometimes professors do not apply all 3 (kinesthetic, visual, & auditory) into their teaching practice. Someone who is kinesthetic is going to do better...

  7. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Tinker88 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Your shift ended over an hour ago Frank! Go home

  8. Getting into RN residency programs: what are they looking for?

    Tinker88 replied to myojin's topic in Nursing Career

    Her screen name may mean Houston

  9. Nursing apps

    Tinker88 replied to Goat_Boy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love the ati app! I also like taber's for a medical dictionary;) It has videos and pictures

  10. Orientation in 17 days!!!! I'm super excited

    Tinker88 replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    Yes, normal clothes to me are shorts and T-shirts or jeans and T-shirts. Oh and my daily question is, "What flip flops will I wear today?" That's why I say dressy casual or business casual. You CAN...

  11. Orientation in 17 days!!!! I'm super excited

    Tinker88 replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    I live in the country too...and Tennessee is HOT right now. I say wear what makes you feel comfortable. You want to make a good impression, but still look like YOU. My class is small; there's only 39...

  12. Orientation in 17 days!!!! I'm super excited

    Tinker88 replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    Most people at my orientation wore business casual...or like what you'd wear to church. Most people wore dress pants and blouses. I saw a few dresses. One guy wore a gray suit and tie. I think it's...

  13. Orientation in 17 days!!!! I'm super excited

    Tinker88 replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    Yall, orientation was awesome! I learned so much and met so many friendly students. I'm not as nervous anymore and I can't wait to begin this journey! I wish all of you the best in your nursing...

  14. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    Tinker88 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    Want: L&D, OB, ER, ICU Maybe: School nursing, Peds, OR Don't Want (I think?): Onc, Psych, LTC We will see! I won't know until clinical

  15. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    Tinker88 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Did any of you have 3 12-hour shifts in a row for school? Maybe 4? At my school, we will have 12s W, R, F, and/or S. Just curious. I know I'll get that experience before applying for a position in the...

  16. Pharmacology Final Grade

    Tinker88 replied to RedHeaded2bNurse16's topic in General Students

    That's awesome!

  17. Orientation in 17 days!!!! I'm super excited

    Tinker88 replied to MsKris_CarolinaGirl's topic in General Students

    I have orientation in 6 hours on campus for my ABSN! I'm super nervous, but excited! My school didn't mention what to wear, but I'm planning to wear business casual. I do know you are not allowed to...

  18. married/engaged/involved students, how are you juggling your relationship w/ school?

    Tinker88 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    The way you both feel sounds normal to me. Married life can be complicated when schedules get switched around and you both have less time for each other. But you have to make the sacrifice to also...

  19. Anyone else frustrated by the pain scale??

    Tinker88 replied to gomerblog's topic in General Students

    Shouldn't you be concerned with how you are going to treat that pain and make that patient more comfortable? I would not appreciate it if a nurse was thinking that in her head about me or a loved

  20. New job!

    Tinker88 replied to LPNlisaD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats! gastroenterology is interesting! I love my GI office and it was a nurse there who actually inspired me to go to RN school! Bless

  21. Does Nursing School equal Depression?

    Tinker88 replied to Anbo3882's topic in General Students

    Girl, we all can feel this way at times! We work so hard and get so busy that we forget to take care of ourselves. Sounds to me like you need some "me time". Make an appointment for a massage, a pedi,...

  22. How long does a nursing degree take?

    Tinker88 replied to Michael Grenade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could take just general education classes (English, maths, etc) the fall and spring at the community college,and then transfer the next fall to the four year college. Just make sure you do your...

  23. Anyone trying to get fit before NS?

    Tinker88 replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Students

    my

  24. How many people are in your nursing class?

    Tinker88 replied to Kskar91's topic in General Students

    I think we will have about 30 ppl in this

  25. Dr office vs. hospital for first job

    Tinker88 replied to snappycindy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You already know what you want to do! The 2nd one sounds better for someone going back to get their BSN. You will have normal work days and have days off to study. Go with your