MurseJJ

MurseJJ

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  1. Too old for BSN?

    MurseJJ replied to forever88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are people in their late 30s and 40s in my nursing class, and this is pretty common. I'm 28 and will graduate at 30. You're definitely not too

  2. How I passed NCLEX in 75 questions

    MurseJJ replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! I haven't really looked into the process of registering for the NCLEX, so this was helpful (I also did a little research and saw more about how you have to get the authorization to test)....

  3. How I passed NCLEX in 75 questions

    MurseJJ replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I have a question: how soon after you graduate can you take the NCLEX? Like, lets say there's a test the following week, I'm assuming you can take it? I'm hoping to follow your example...

  4. Tips for Surviving the 1st Semester of Nursing School

    MurseJJ replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I think an NCLEX book may help after the first semester (I'm considering buying the Saunders one). I think the individual subject review books (with questions), such as the Pearsons Reviews and...

  5. Considering nursing school

    MurseJJ replied to theladyemma17's topic in General Students

    I think nursing school is worth the time and effort only if you actually want to be a nurse. :) The workload can be heavy at times. I don't think the material is complicated or hard, it just takes a...

  6. College of New Rochelle Second Degree Spring 2015

    MurseJJ replied to DGM81's topic in New York Nursing

    Again, I readily acknowledged that my perspective may change when I finish my second semester, though, in interacting with students at other stages in the curriculum, I doubt it. Everyone is entitled...

  7. College of New Rochelle Second Degree Spring 2015

    MurseJJ replied to DGM81's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm going into my second semester and I have had a good experience so far. All the professors I have had so far actually teach material, and for at least two (pharmacology and health assessment),...

  8. School load w/workload

    MurseJJ replied to mw1179's topic in General Students

    I finished my first semester of nursing school (BSN) last semester (4 classes, 13 credits), and I was working 30 hours/wk 3pm-11pm in a hospital. At times, it was very overwhelming. I used a good...

  9. Honest View of Nursing

    MurseJJ replied to Acromic's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a current BSN student, and this is just my personal opinion: The best thing for you to do is to think about what you want. I agree with the suggestion of doing some volunteering at a hospital so...

  10. work for a student nurse

    MurseJJ replied to HumbleB9's topic in General Students

    What stage are you at in your education? I think that it would be helpful to at least have the CNA certification if you are able to take the course (doesn't take long, a semester, if that) even though...

  11. What can I do to be productive while waiting to get into Nursing program?

    MurseJJ replied to TiffanyMcNurse2b's topic in General Students

    I think you'll find varying opinions on this (you will find many people that say you shouldn't work, and you'll find many that say they went to school full time and worked full time). Here is my...

  12. How would you break these up?

    MurseJJ replied to kolabee's topic in General Students

    Perhaps it would be helpful to know if your school has Anatomy and Physiology I and II, or an Anatomy course and a Physiology course. It seems as if many are responding as if it is A&P I and II,...

  13. Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    MurseJJ replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I've been a PCA for 7 years, now nursing student, and my mind was just blown. Great

  14. Article on Nurse Practitioners

    MurseJJ replied to swarren88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    She published the same thing in the NY

  15. Tips for Pharmacology

    MurseJJ replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    My school has a pharm class (took it last semester). I made flash cards (I think everyone did), and would go over them by class. For one exam, we'd have around 5-6 classes of meds to know, each...

  16. Clinicals and stethoscope?

    MurseJJ replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I use a classic II SE littmann stethoscope. This stethoscope, if you have the money (not too expensive compared to other littmanns like the cardiology III), as mentioned, will be great for nursing...

  17. So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

    MurseJJ replied to panjeremy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm a nursing student and also work as a PCA. Today, I had an older female patient that wanted a bed bath. She originally asked the RN (also male) if a female could do it, but I ended up giving her...

  18. What can I do to be productive while waiting to get into Nursing program?

    MurseJJ replied to TiffanyMcNurse2b's topic in General Students

    First and foremost, relax and enjoy your free time! Between your acceptance and actual matriculation, I highly suggest you have fun, spend time with your family and friends, and sleep. All of that...

  19. What's with ...

    MurseJJ replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    What about nursing student writers? I'm very interested in nursing/health-related writing (I read kevinmd.com a lot, and feel like this could be the nursing equivalent where it reaches nursing and...

  20. College of New Rochelle Second Degree Spring 2015

    MurseJJ replied to DGM81's topic in New York Nursing

    Welcome to CNR! I'm a current student, just finished my first semester in the BSN program (I'm a transfer, though transfer and second degree students (non-accelerated) complete the same courses...

  21. Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

    MurseJJ replied to NewgradMary's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wonder what physician salaries are like in these same

  22. Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

    MurseJJ replied to NewgradMary's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I can't even imagine these salaries! But I guess, as others mentioned, it is location dependent. I work as an unlicensed PCA at a hospital in NYC, making $20/hr, plus night diff (though I'll be...

  23. Mayo Clinic Nursing Externship 2015

    MurseJJ replied to Kvedaa's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm considering applying to this. I go to The College of New Rochelle in New York. I'm still waiting for one grade from this last semester so that I can get an unofficial transcript. I like the...

  24. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

    MurseJJ replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't get the "Fundamentals Success" book at this point, since you really need the content to be able to answer the questions (since the "Fundamentals Success" book is solely a question book)....

  25. Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

    MurseJJ replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    Those are two different books by the same authors, not different editions of the same book. The first book is a content review book with review questions while the second only has questions and...