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  1. Things you'd love to tell a fellow nursing student or faculty.....

    donk replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    Student: no you can't wear your hair down in the OR regardless of how much prettier it is and good luck getting that job on Greys Anatomy after

  2. Muslim nursing students

    donk replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

    All Muslim students in my program have been allowed to wear what their religion deems appropriate without

  3. Should i take pre-health?

    donk replied to paola15's topic in Canada

    You'll get varied opinions on this one. Some people felt pre health was a waste of their time and some people loved it. I took pre health as an adult going back to school with a family. I needed to...

  4. Does Nursing School=No Life Literally?

    donk replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Students

    I'm in school full time, work, married, 3 kids with extra curricular activities and still manage dinner with friends or weekend outings. It's time management! I can't let any one thing consume me and...

  5. Erin Condren Life Planner

    donk replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    kp1987 you must be in Canada! I looked into one and when I say the shipping was almost as much as the planner I decided to go with something else

  6. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    donk replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Thank god!! Our instructors have been scaring us with what may be a lot of

  7. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    donk replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    ^ this is what worries me!! I am currently in a nursing program filled with fluff and will be the first graduating class to write the NCLEX. I fear that my class is not being adequately prepared for...

  8. OMG they finally calles

    donk replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada

    Congrats!! Hope the interview goes

  9. Youngest person in your cohort?

    donk replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    We had a few last semester that we're excited for their upcoming 18th birthdays.... Boy did that make me feel old

  10. Just need to vent my worries

    donk replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    I could have written your post!! No real advice, just thought I'd respond with "you're not

  11. 23 Days Until School

    donk replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    I have my med surg clinical orientation sept 3 and 4, then I start classes again the following day. I've been taking summer courses to lighten my load for the fall and winter semester this year so...

  12. What electives should I take for RN-BSN pre-reqs?

    donk replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Students

    We had mandatory electives (psych I and psych II) and then we also have a choice for two electives. We can take anything from gothic literature to language courses. We also have "nursing electives"...

  13. Nurse Residency Interview

    donk replied to Bea Bea's topic in General Students

    ^ wow great advice!! I'm book marking this for later!! Good luck on your interview

  14. Question about what stethoscope to buy for nursing program?

    donk replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the classic for first year and had zero issues with it, it was a good stethoscope. Unfortunately my cat made lunch of the tubing over summer break, which gives me a reason to get the cardiology...

  15. Random TB question

    donk replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Tb is transmitted through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes and someone without immunity inhales the droplets. The body mounts an immune response and the macrophages that ingest the...

  16. Canadian Practical Nursing Student - Criminal Record

    donk replied to can89's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I sent you a pm with my experience but then I looks and saw it was your first post so you can't respond (duh). If you have any questions let me know and I'll be happy to try and answer

  17. I want my life back!

    donk replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    I'm with you!! School, work, kids... I'm asking for a life for

  18. 2013 Winter RPN Intake Georgian College (Barrie)

    donk replied to lo24's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Most programs have a registration date and various schedule options based on the number in your cohort. For example last semester we had a choice between schedules A through H. Some classes were...

  19. CNA while in school

    donk replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    I'm also working in a restaurant while doing my bscn and I actually intend to stay there for awhile instead of finding a job in the medical field. My reasons are tips and a brain break!! Nursing...

  20. Any advice, on taking pathophysiology. We are using the book. By lachel story.

    donk replied to Bri :)'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I jut finished patho I and have started patho II. The first part was difficult for me and I'm not sure if it was because I'm taking the condensed course (6 weeks instead of 14 weeks) or if its because...

  21. Opinion on your uniforms?

    donk replied to green34's topic in General Students

    We have unisex navy pants and tops with our school patch on them. Not flattering but could definitely be

  22. Nursing Orientation...

    donk replied to rmariee's topic in General Students

    ^ seems a little harsh! I think that a support system is a support system regardless of wether its a spouse or a parent. Nursing school can be a daunting thing, especially for someone young. I think...

  23. Kids, Nursing School, Household, Work???

    donk replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Students

    The crock pot is a life saver in my house. We also do out homework together at the table after dinner. Sundays is a no study day in my house (minus the week before exams or tests) and we spend that...

  24. FOOOOOOOOOD - What snacks/meals do you have for clinicals?

    donk replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    Yogurt with berries and granola and I stir in protein powder to make it more

  25. Nurses with body modifications

    donk replied to phil.menard's topic in Canada

    I always wear long sleeves to a new clinical site and ask the staff what their policies are. So far I haven't had any problems with my tattoos and am allowed to have them visible. I do keep a tattoo...