Tinker88

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  1. I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    Tinker88 replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are never too old to learn! The decisions we make in our twenties really

  2. How hard is nursing school for the student who is average or below at math & science?

    Tinker88 replied to kelkel587's topic in General Students

    Stop telling yourself you are average and most importantly BELOW AVERAGE! That attitude right there is going to stop you from reaching your goals! As a former teacher, I would tell my kids, "We...

  3. Ap is kicking my ***

    Tinker88 replied to TKeith8109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read your book!!! Watch youtube videos if you do not understand. Look online for practice test, and even check and see if your textbook company offers online material. One more thing, quizlet.com was...

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

    Tinker88 replied to rosy3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you know what textbook to get, then read the objectives at the beginning of each section. This is the book the university of memphis used last summer: Human Anatomy &Physiology Plus...

  5. Anatomy and Physiology

    Tinker88 replied to Dezi919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I took A&P I did have to study differently for lab. Lab required me to recognize a lot of photographs and labels...you know, lab stuff. Some things that were in my lecture text were not...

  6. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Don't let a day like this bring you down, but if you keep wearing that dang stethoscope around your neck all day, your head may just come

  7. ADN to BSN or MSN

    Tinker88 replied to KristiLamarque's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not an RN, but I can share with you my plans. I am currently working on my BSNA. After I graduate I want to work a few years in the hospital setting to gain experience, figure out the specialty I...

  8. Career Change

    Tinker88 replied to MrTexas's topic in General Students

    People have given you good advice, but you have to make the ultimate decision. To me, it only makes sense to get your BSNA because you already have a BS. It may end up saving you time because a BSNA...

  9. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Tinker88 replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    We will have them in my program. Just pee in the cup and move on with

  10. Math, reading, & English part of the teas V

    Tinker88 replied to studentstudent's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the McGraw book. I liked it a lot, but I focused on the science section the most and studied my A&P notes. McGraw-Hills 5 TEAS Practice Tests: Kathy Zahler: 9780071767774: Amazon.com:

  11. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    This stethoscope is high-end...but I think I may go back to my cheapy. My neck is killing

  12. Engraving on Littmann

    Tinker88 replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    I just received my Littmann Classic II SE with my name on it. When I graduate, I hope to update my stethoscope to a cardio III with "RN" on it. Or I could maybe go get it added at Things Remembered. I...

  13. Testing out of A&P

    Tinker88 replied to beccaboo322's topic in General Students

    For my ABSN program, which starts in the fall, I had to complete A&P I with lab, A&P II with lab, and general psychology. It was REQUIRED. Take A&P hun. You could find both classes for the...

  14. Nervous About First Semester

    Tinker88 replied to scully11's topic in General Students

    I am really nervous too! I start in August. I think now that I have the summer off (resigned teacher), I have time to prep. When I was working all I had on my mind was teaching and nursing. LOL too...

  15. priority question

    Tinker88 replied to LOLA184's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I researched DT, and I read that this is a condition during alcohol withdrawal. The patient is intoxicated but (I think) is not in acute distress at that very moment. I would definitely consider the...

  16. Recipes and snack ideas for school and clinicals

    Tinker88 replied to hunnybunches's topic in General Students

    Pita crackers and red bell pepper hummus yogurt raw avocado with boiled egg Cutie's (the citrus fruit) pack a salad and put dressing (I like ginger dressings) in separate mini container homemade salsa...

  17. Anyone trying to get fit before NS?

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

    I have a very high metabolism (genetic ) and eat about 2000 kal a day. I'm trying to gain muscle weight and it would be great if I could gain 10 more lbs. I'm a petite person, and I know nurses need...

  18. What date do you start?

    Tinker88 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you all! I have orientation for an accelerated BSN program on August 8th and classes begin the 19th! I'd like to share my classes: Pathophysiology, Foundations Pharmacology, Statistics,...

  19. Planning before nursing school starts...

    Tinker88 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm taking a vacation or two this summer ...while still reviewing/prepping for school.

  20. Anatomy and Physiology

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

    I took my A&P I & 2 (with labs) online through the University of Memphis. We had to conduct experiments involving chicken bones. We had to dissect the bones so we could analyze the marrow and...

  21. Is this too much to handle?

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

    That is too much for one semester. I'm not saying that you couldn't do it because I don't know you, but each class is very challenging and time consuming. General Psychology is not a difficult class...

  22. [Blank] Made Incredibly Easy! - book series

    Tinker88 replied to GracyMae's topic in General Students

    I found this older thread and I am so glad I did! My BSN program starts in August, so I wanted to get exposed to some nursing content and freshen up on some A&P. Plus they will be handy during...

  23. Failed Nursing School 2 yrs ago..Go back? (Long Post)

    Tinker88 replied to Holly2013's topic in General Students

    If you "want" and are now "dedicated" to be a nurse... do it! I feel that you will benefit from retaking A&P. Never give up on

  24. Question about resignation

    Tinker88 replied to lilajuli's topic in School

    Finish the year...it's 3 weeks. They have all summer to replace

  25. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Tinker88 replied to mc3's topic in School

    LET ME VENT WITH YOU... Someone earlier said it's miscommunication within the school. I completely agree. I taught for a few years in the elementary setting. It seems schools nowadays are too...