smithlette

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1. Is nursing worth it?

   smithlette replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

   And may the odds be ever in your

2. Tidewater Community College 2013-2014 Nursing

   smithlette replied to regina9979's topic in School, College Programs

   Hey Regina--Lecture and "Lab" are all in the same classroom--the classrooms have labs attached that are set up with beds & dummies as patients. Clinical, while it says "lab" when you sign up for...

3. How many work and go to nursing school?

   smithlette replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

   I work full time and I'm in nursing school. I'm also married & have 2 kids. It is a LOT of work, and it is hard at times, but my grades have not suffered. I am in class one day a week, clinicals...

4. married/engaged/involved students, how are you juggling your relationship w/ school?

   smithlette replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

   I am in nursing school, I work full-time (as does my husband), and we have 2 small children as well. I have to say, my husband has impressed me with his ability to "suck it up," so to speak, and take...

5. Buy or Rent Nursing Textbooks

   smithlette replied to Meeh619's topic in General Students

   In our program, we tend to use the books from earlier classes in later classes, so I recommend buying them because you will need them again. I'm also a big highlighter/note taker in my books, and I...

6. Working while in nursing school?

   smithlette replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

   I am in nursing school, I work full time and I have a husband and 2 small kids. I also have a BA degree from a university I attended fresh out of high school when I had no responsibilities and I can...

7. 2nd rejection letter.

   smithlette replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   My advice to you is not to give up. I was rejected from my RN program twice in a row. The third time I applied I told myself this was the last time I was applying to this program and would go...