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10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

NICU Guy replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

That is not true. My cats could care less if I am studying. They will sit on my open books, papers, computer until they get their cuddle
What is like in nursing school? Lecture styles, clinical, and exam style?

NICU Guy replied to bearbearkim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

It is learning and comprehending the material and applying that information on a test. There will be less and less knowledge based questions (What is xxxxx?) and more application type questions...
Starting BSN program in January!!

NICU Guy replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

You prepare by spending as much time with family and friends because you will have little time to spend with them once school
Just Failed a Drug Test to get into Nursing School Can I take another one

NICU Guy replied to kobefan24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I have zero personal experience myself, family member, or friends when it comes to the effects of marijuana. I find it discouraging that there have been several threads on the subject of drug testing...
How do clinical placements work?

NICU Guy replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

Depending on the size of the class, there are 10 students per clinical instructor. You sign up for a specific clinical day and those 9 other students are you clinical group. Each semester you will...
I'm Mentally ILL says Teacher!

NICU Guy replied to Litenurse2b's topic in General Students

I'm wondering how you aged 2 yrs in 3 months This is from September 15th This post is one of several by different posters about the outrageous personalities of their clinical instructors. I have...
To all the men, I have a serious question

NICU Guy replied to trymybest's topic in Male Nursing Students

Yes, she was supportive when I applied, got in, and still is 7 months into a 15 month ABSN program. She is my number one cheerleader. She tells me daily that I can do it, only X amount of time to...
Demand for PICU nurses

NICU Guy replied to NICU Guy's topic in PICU, Pediatric

LOL I would not mind working at the "other" children's hospital even though the benefactor moved to Denver. I would like to go into NICU, but I thought it would be hard to get into than PICU. I think...
Do you ever get so overwhelmed?

NICU Guy replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Keep your eye on the prize (graduation) and what it will mean for you and your family. They are young now and do not realize what you are having to do to provide a better life for them, but someday...
General question about which Stethoscope and Shoes :)

NICU Guy replied to nasam's topic in General Students

I have a Littman Cardiology III. I know people tell you to buy a cheap one now and buy a better one after graduation, but I have a hard time hearing sounds when I use the cheap ones. I love mine....
venting!

NICU Guy replied to bartmc1's topic in Male Nursing Students

I have two classmates that are in the reserves. They don't ask for special treatment. Only issue is Saturday clinicals on their reserve weekend. Other classmates volunteered to switch their...
What scores from TEAS exam will schools look at?

NICU Guy replied to Vincent_'s topic in TEAS Exam Help

Mine used the adjusted individual score, then would use the individual section scores (reading, math,...) for a
New Nurse and Retirement/Savings?

NICU Guy replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in General Nursing

Start contributing to your company's retirement plan (401K or 403
Nursing School Textbooks...

NICU Guy replied to MrsComboCurlz's topic in General Students

I only purchase nursing books that I want to keep for a reference. I use this website. It gives you the prices for all the websites plus the rental fees if you decide to rent the book instead of...
I need help

NICU Guy replied to NADOSH's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

We are not here to do your assignments for you. YOU answer the question and then we will provide our
Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

NICU Guy replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I got all of my childhood immunizations plus Hep. B titers for $164. The lab gave me a 20% discount because I paid cash, since insurance didn't cover
Cost of Skills bag?

NICU Guy replied to FrogRN15's topic in General Students

what is a skills
How do Female View Males in the Nursing Profession?

NICU Guy replied to JUN3UG's topic in General Students

In my experience, this has become a non-issue. I have yet to hear a derogatory comment from a patient about a male nurse. I think nursing is pretty close to being gender neutral as teaching is now....
Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

NICU Guy replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I am half way through a 15 month program (all pre-reqs completed before
help me

NICU Guy replied to khatem's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

go to their house 3 times per day and ensure they take their meds and drive them to every doctor's
Terminating

NICU Guy replied to EmeraldCoastRX's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

If the nurse had come to you with her issues that were causing the infractions at work, then maybe you could have helped her or understood her situation. She chose to not say anything and as a result...
Oh NO! Just got the SCOOP on my Chemistry Professor!

NICU Guy replied to Ariana214's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Try going to a professor that the class is full. Sometimes they can add a student to the class if there are physically extra seats in the class (room has 40 chairs and max 30 students) if you have a...
Didn't do as good as I hoped..

NICU Guy replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

you need a 90% on the final. Still a high number, but better than needing
Male Nurses and CNA's

NICU Guy replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men in Nursing

Nursing school is different. My cohort has 11 males out of 29 and the traditional class has about 7/50. It has the feel of any other major, the females and instructors don't treat the males any...
ok whats up with my posts

NICU Guy replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

Esme wants to flaunt her 21,750

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