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I'm a nursing student that loves the heart. I do well on all my exams and can explain what is going on in the heart really well when doing teachback to my classmates. However, I can't seem to get ECG's? Most of the class is struggling, not sure wh...

I begin nursing school next month and went to my school bookstore to buy the scrubs. Was not a fan of the pants. I'm pretty muscular, 5'll and 210 lbs. I want something that fits well and has ample pockets. I did a search and found some older pos...

I had orientation last week to my program and the Professor asked us all to introduce ourselves and tell why we wanted to be a nurse. It was a great way to get to know more info about our colleagues. I was getting into it but then about 5 people in...

Yeah, Carharrts have Zipper. I like the fit on the Cherokee. They are a little baggie. I like the material on the Carharrts more. Seems like a little lighter material but are a bit snug on my quads. I have a 34-36 waist and wear the large.

I ended up buying some Carhartt pants online and went to my local scrub store(sad to say I did not even know that store was in my hometown) and bought a pair of Cherokee. Both had zippers/drawstrings. Both have lots of pockets. I like the material...

I will be beginning my Accelerated BSN program on June 1. Trying to figure out how to manage my time. My first priority will be to ensure that I spend some time with my 5 year old daughter every day. I'm a cyclist that rides about 8-10 hours per we...

My school sells them in the bookstore but we can purchase elsewhere. I bought the top there so it will be the same color as everyone else. I did not want to buy a red one online, only to find out it was not the same red as everyone else. However, ...

BA and MS in Education from the University of Connecticut.

hey spinny, I have to wear all black sneakers and got a pair of old people Velcro NB walking shoes. They were on closeout for 30. My wife cracked up at the Velcro straps. No shame...

OK, this is a follow up to my last post, "Three Months to Kill before Nursing School". About 75% of the responses were to chill out, read a book, exercise or go on vacation. I'm chill, exercise daily, going to Jamaica with my family and am not a fan...

Don't give up so easy. If you want to be an RN, you can be. I had a 2.85 GPA when I got my Bachelors. However, I rocked my 7 pre-req science classes with a 4.0. I applied to an ADN program and 2 BSN programs. I got into all three. Like some of ...

In less than three months, I begin Nursing school. I'm super excited and wish that it would start tomorrow. While the 15 month program is super intense, I kind of like the fact that I can relax with my family until it begins. However, what would b...

Wow, that is disheartening. Like you, I'm a former D1 athlete. Currently a competitive duathlete(run/bike/run) that on a typical week will train 10-12 hours. However, I know that is going to suffer, especially time on the bike since the 3 and 4 hou...

I had a 2.85 GPA (24 years ago) for my BS. Then had a 3.65 when I got my MA. Then took AP 1 and 2, Micro, Bio, Chemistry, Lifespan, Bioethics and Religion and had a 4.0 in all of those, all within the past 18 months. The two BSN programs for which...

Spinny, that is great! While I may be very naïve, I'm hoping I kind find 1/2 hour per day, or at least a few days per week, to get in a run or a ride. I'm sure your pug will be happy when you are done.

Thanks for taking the time to write this post. As a person entering nursing school in a couple months I found it informative and motivational. Thanks.

Thanks everyone for the advice.... I have been relaxing but I'm bored. I'm taking my wife and daughter to Jamaica for a week and I exercise daily, which I hope to do in Nursing school, just back off the amount of time that I run/bike. I plan on ge...

I'm not a fan of the no recording lecture policy either. I am in an AP class now that the Instructor put in big bold letters in our syllabus that it's a felony to audiotape his classes. It's not school policy, it's his policy. He stated that it's ...

That is some great advice so far. Once I get in the program I'm sure that I'll naturally adapt to a schedule. Just a little anxious about decreased daughter time and decreased fitness. It's only 15 months is going to be my mantra... It's only 14 m...

The issue is not whether you can record a lecture or not ( which is illegal without consent). You said that you can answer the questions in class so you know the material. The issue is anxiety. Not being able to record the lecture sounds like it i...

Hello Everyone, My first post although I've been a member for a while. I'm trying to get some feedback on the best approach to get an RN based upon my circumstances. I've spoken to several schools and all give me their biased feedback but I now fee...

Hello Waterprace. Who sent the email from UConn?

What I mean is, once one graduates and receives a BSN, does it matter where it's from? I applied to two schools and just received an acceptance letter today from one of them. I'm super ecstatic. It is from a reputable school but not as reputable a...

Thanks for all of your comments. So far, the school for which I was accepted is CCNE accredited and has a 97% first time pass rate of the NCLEX. I love the school for so many reasons, 20 minute commute one of them as I have a young daughter and the...

Thanks... Good Luck. Fingers crossed for you