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  1. Indecisive about going for RPN vs RN

    donk replied to Burno's topic in Canada

    I'm currently in the BScN program through Georgian/York and I went through the same pros and cons list. It all depends where you want to be at the end of it!! If it makes a difference, the first two...

  2. Working in nursing school.

    donk replied to Darielle's topic in General Students

    Personally I found that I spend a lot of time struggling with guilt.. I should spend more time with my kids but I should also spend more time studying. I am so fortunate to have a supportive husband...

  3. Clinical issues

    donk replied to NOLAgirl2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about use of PPE? Sadly that was an issue in my last

  4. Anyone in ontario...

    donk posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Taking the collaborative BScN program? I'm taking mine with Georgian and York and I'm half done second semester. I have soooo many questions about what York is like and how people have enjoyed the...

  5. Tomorrow is my first day

    donk posted a topic in General Students

    Of rotation in OB.... I'm sooo excited and nervous! This is one of the areas I always thought I may want to work in when I graduate so I want to do really well!! All my readings are done and my cue...

  6. Tomorrow is my first day

    donk replied to donk's topic in General Students

    Ask away :) so far I've done my hospital orientation and then spent two days in simulation lab (the week we are in sim lab we skip clinical) so this Sunday will be my first time actually working on...

  7. CRNE to NCLEX

    donk posted a topic in Canada

    Hi everyone :) I'm currently in my 2nd semester of my 4 year BScN degree (Canada) and just found out that by the time I graduate they will have changed our registration exam from the CRNE to the...

  8. Anyone in ontario...

    donk replied to donk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats on your

  9. Anyone in ontario...

    donk replied to donk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I can't really tell you any differences between collaborative and straight university entrance because I don't know anyone beyond my collaborative group. I chose the collaborative route for smaller...

  10. Midterm and Final weight in your college?

    donk replied to Arizonachic's topic in General Students

    Our midterms tend to be worth 25-30% and our finals 30-40%. It puts a lot of emphasis on those two tests in order to do well in the

  11. I'm losing it-need to vent out b/c I have nowhere else to vent

    donk replied to demeanor89's topic in General Students

    I have a difficult time with multiple choice as well. I think it's because I over think. My school has a testing and student success centre that offers free help to struggling students. I went there...

  12. Cheating in class

    donk replied to RNStudent-2013's topic in General Students

    Wow... That sounds like quite the accident. I would think that qualifies as academic dishonesty and there would be serious repercussions but that's

  13. Anyone in ontario...

    donk replied to donk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    NP-in training.... So far so good!! I'm enjoying the program although for some classes there is a lot of self study. Lab hours aren't nearly enough for me to feel comfortable so I spend a lot of time...

  14. What are you're teachers like?

    donk replied to eva123's topic in General Students

    I have some super amazing instructors and the. I have some the I don't think I'll miss when I move onto next semester lol!! I just approach every class the same with an attitude that I'll change my...

  15. Can i have a job during the nursing program?

    donk replied to marisab's topic in General Students

    Personally I quit my job before entering the program because I had a very demanding management position and my husband and I discussed cut backs to survive off one income so I could focus on my...

  16. HOAE technical question

    donk replied to Doubleplatinum's topic in Canada

    You're fine! It will submit your original answer :) good luck with your

  17. Can't seem to catch a break!! Will I ever get into a program!!

    donk replied to long2beanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in Canada but our hep b is done through 3 shots (twinrix) and as long as we have our first 2 my school was ok with it. I fast tracked my first 2 shots, one and then second a week later and now I'm...

  18. Nursing School Scholarships

    donk replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Students

    If there is someone who you think could provide a good reference or letter of recommendation then don't be afraid to ask them! The worst they'll say is no and you'll be in the same position you were...

  19. What are or were your study strategies for fundamentals of nursing?

    donk replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I'm a flash card person... I find that going through m highlighted textbook and putting core concepts and info on flash cards helps. I can keep them in my pocket and study them while I take my kids to...

  20. How did/do you deal with stress???

    donk replied to Jlm1206's topic in General Students

    Midterms and exams are always my biggest stressor but I find going to bed early and getting up early to review my notes helps. I can not pull all nighters like so many people in my class!! I've...

  21. RPN to BScN

    donk replied to Boki79's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You already have your rpn and are doing the bridging program to the BScN? Or you have applied to do the collaborative degree program under the university partnership agreement? I'm doing my...

  22. New Nursing Student: Should I spoil myself with an electronic BP cuff?

    donk replied to Amcanarn's topic in General Students

    So far I've only been tested with a manual bp cuff and our clinical instructors want us to use the manual ones at placement as well. I would get the manual cuff and practice practice

  23. Nursing diagnosis/Nursing process

    donk replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I would think that if anything you have a leg up!! You already understand the processes and that gives you a strong foundation to build off of. Use you're current knowledge as a strength to help you...

  24. Age old debate: on campus or online micro?????

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

    I've never taken micro online but I have taken several other courses. It's got it's benefits and its challenges. I find when I have an online class in my regular semester I tend to have a hard time...

  25. What's YOUR Dream Job?

    donk replied to KJoRN81's topic in General Students

    I've always wanted to work in the ER.... I love the idea of something fast paced that's constantly changing and challenging. So far I've only completed a gerentology placement and I begin my maternity...