MurseJJ

MurseJJ

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  1. Summer reading before Med Surg I and Maternity

    MurseJJ replied to IJ_606's topic in General Students

    I'm finishing up Med/Surg I right now, doing Maternity and Peds in the Fall. For Med/Surg I, all I'd suggest is, if you must review something (I asked the same question during winter break and ended...

  2. anyone going for the accelerated CNR

    MurseJJ replied to Drew4334's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, if you're in the individualized program, if you have at least a 3.5 GPA, you can take summer clinical classes to finish faster (they invite people starting from the highest GPAs on down, and when...

  3. Terrible toenail fungus, have to get physically examined by a classmate infront of class

    MurseJJ replied to unknowngenius10's topic in General Students

    Yes, just keep your socks on, that should be fine (in my assessment lab no one wanted to take off their socks, except me...). If anything, just let your professor know that for personal reasons you...

  4. The College of New Rochelle Accelerated Nursing Program 2015

    MurseJJ replied to NuseAlly817's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm a current student at CNR, and think it's a great program that sets you up with multiple opportunities for success post-graduation (I've written a number of posts about my experiences at the school...

  5. college of new rochelle accelerated nursing program 2014

    MurseJJ replied to jessyb's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance! I'm currently a student at CNR (not in the accelerated, though it's all the same classes/professors), in my second semester. So far, I have enjoyed the program, though...

  6. The College of New Rochelle Accelerated Nursing Program 2015

    MurseJJ replied to NuseAlly817's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh wow, just saw the 2014 pass rate, that's a little crazy. However, I'm not worried at all, as a current student at CNR. As mentioned, there are now HESI exams throughout the curriculum, as well as...

  7. College of New Rochelle Second Degree Spring 2015

    MurseJJ replied to DGM81's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't think you should be nervous at all. See my responses to Richkid. CNR has a great program, and I've enjoyed the two semesters I've been here. As mentioned, many schools had drops in their...

  8. I am afraid of Anatomy and Physiology

    MurseJJ replied to Housebabyj's topic in General Students

    This is a great idea. Some schools may even require that you take General Biology I prior to A&P I. Either way, I think this would be a good way to start to learn how to study for science...

  9. The College of New Rochelle Accelerated Nursing Program 2015

    MurseJJ replied to NuseAlly817's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, I'm currently a student at The College of New Rochelle, though I'm in the non-accelerated program. Feel free to ask me any questions. The program is tough, you will be studying all the time, but...

  10. CNR 2015 applicants? 2nd degree

    MurseJJ replied to sdome60005's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm currently in my second semester (Nursing II), and I'm in the second degree/traditional program, not the accelerated. For the tuition, RN-BSN and second degree students can complete their programs...

  11. CNR 2015 applicants? 2nd degree

    MurseJJ replied to sdome60005's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a current CNR student. I think the program is great, though it is very difficult (as all BSN programs are). I like the clinical affiliations (I'm currently at Montefiore), and you generally get...

  12. Anyone know anything about College of New Rochelle?

    MurseJJ replied to Nijae's topic in New York Nursing

    Holiday breaks? They seem pretty standard. You can check out the academic calendar here (SN=school of nursing): Academic Calendar - The College of New

  13. Anyone know anything about College of New Rochelle?

    MurseJJ replied to Nijae's topic in New York Nursing

    In your first semester, you'll be taking Foundations of Nursing Practice (sometimes called "Fundamentals" at other schools), Health Assessment, Pharmacology, and most likely Transcultural Nursing or...

  14. BSN or RN?

    MurseJJ replied to ms_2015's topic in New York Nursing

    Forgot to mention, when I went to the information session for NCC's nursing program, I asked the dean of the program how graduates fare with getting jobs, and he was very honest and said that it is...

  15. BSN or RN?

    MurseJJ replied to ms_2015's topic in New York Nursing

    Without a doubt you should do the BSN. Last year I got into Nassau CC, and was pretty much set on going there (close to home, CHEAP, nice facilities, etc), then I realized the difficulty of getting a...

  16. Possibly Odd Question

    MurseJJ replied to want2b3's topic in General Students

    Adam, hi. From your previous posts it looks like you're in high school, right? That's great that you're considering nursing. Have you shadowed any nurses? If not, I highly suggest you check out...

  17. First semester nursing student. Does it get better?

    MurseJJ replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    As others have said, the first semester of nursing school is hard because you are getting used to NCLEX-style questions, which are different from the types of questions you're used to answering on...

  18. New Nursing School Blues

    MurseJJ replied to nurse2324's topic in General Students

    It's okay! Trust me many nursing students have felt the way you do, you're not alone. I've worked as a PCA for years, and when I do skills for the first time, my hands shake a little from nerves....

  19. grey's Anatomy petition

    MurseJJ replied to XXXX5's topic in General Nursing

    I watch Grey's once in a while, but know that it isn't based in reality. There are actually "nurses" in the show, they just are faceless, often just a voice. Their line is usually "yes doctor!" or...

  20. Failing nursing school!!!

    MurseJJ replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    The "Fundamentals Success" book is highly recommended. You'll get lots of practice with NCLEX style questions, and, most importantly, there are rationales for each answer, which will help you...

  21. Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    MurseJJ replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    I think you've gotten some great advice in this thread! As others have mentioned, the book Fundamentals Success is highly recommended. The key to doing well in clinical nursing courses (like...

  22. Should nurses be able to pull chest tubes?

    MurseJJ replied to Ninjateagan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did the RN of the patient pull

  23. Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

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

    My parents are generally ok about me being in nursing school, however once in awhile, they talk about how they think I should go to medical school after, or that I'm "too smart" not to go to med...

  24. Paralyzing Fear!!!

    MurseJJ replied to rlpmnp's topic in General Students

    Congrats on starting nursing school! Dosage calculation really isn't as bad as many think it is. I know that when I looked at sample problems here and elsewhere before starting nursing school, I...

  25. I have forgotten a lot of the material covered in pre-requesites (Anatomy & Phy). Help

    MurseJJ replied to unknowngenius10's topic in General Students

    Hi, congrats on getting in and starting nursing school! What courses will you be starting? The great thing about most nursing textbooks is that they usually include a brief review of the anatomy...