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  1. I am currently in Pharmacology and just finished my nursing informatics class today. I'm not sure if it is was because I was studying both classes or not but I seem to be having problems with Pharmacology. I read the chapters and skim over and over...
  2. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    I'm 43 with 3 girls ages 7, 4, & 2. It is never to late if this what you want to do. I have waited so long for this, started yhe journey over 10 years ago however at the time I was an Airport Manager working 16 hrs a day and the company would n...
  3. Hello I was just wondering if there is anyone starting the ADN Program This Fall at Schoolcraft College. Just thought we could introduce ourselves since we will all be going through the program together the next two years. I am Kelly super nervous...
  4. Pharm Supplemental Books?

    I used the incredibly easy, the pharm plash cards, but I also really liked the Mosby's pharmacology memory nore cards (mnemonic) it's small enough to throw in your purse, I used to pull it out while sitting in waiting rooms for appointments and while...
  5. Hi Kerry, did you get the email from Mrs. Lloyd. Happy Reading :) See you next week
  6. Which watch to buy

    I just got one off Amazon, waterproof, military time, sweeping second hand and inexpensive. All my nurse friends said do not spend alot on a watch. As long as it does what you need it for.
  7. Three Tips from a Former Student

    That study technique does work, did the same in my pharm class. Will be doing the same for the remainder of my program. Good Advice.
  8. Our school just started allowing calculators. My first couple of calculation test we were not allowed and they were 20 questions, had to get 18. Which a large amount of us passed. It can be done.
  9. I Need a Stethoscope

    I looked at that one too. I find it all very confusing. I ended up getting the one In the link I shared above, the reviews were good and were compared with the littman cardiology II. So I'm hoping I made a good decision.
  10. I Need a Stethoscope

    Amazon.com: ADC ADSCOPE 603 Stainless Stethoscope, Black: Health & Personal Care
  11. Nursing Shoes

    I just got the Nurse Mates Dove, I have high arches so hoping they work. I will soon find, feel great now.
  12. I Need a Stethoscope

    I meant less than 1/2 the price sorry
  13. I Need a Stethoscope

    I just spoke with two of my friends that are nurse one critical care (18 years) and a CRNA. The CRNA uses disposable ones her littman sits in her locker and the other says that the Prestige and ADC ones are the ones she uses over the littmans, she s...
  14. Sounds good :) You enjoy whats left of summer too. Yes the reading assignment that there are no books for yet, lol
  15. That's great, I know quite a few of in there. Excited!!!!!!
  16. I Agree, It hit me last night too :) You enjoy the rest of your summer. Who did you end up getting? I'm in Lloyds class.
  17. In my ADN program if you fail out of 1 course you have to reapply to the program.
  18. Hi Kerry, nice to meet you, sorry it took so long to get back with you been tied up enjoying the kids before the semester starts and getting through Pharm, lol I am getting impatient waiting to see when they will assign us what class we will be in ...
  19. Class of 2015

    Congrats to all, I begin at the end of August. What are you guys doing ahead of time to prepare for the 1st semester? I don't have my open house/orientation until July 31st and was wondering what types of supplies/equip were needed.
  20. Preparing for 1st Semester of Nursing School

    I agree great tips, I'm 42 and starting at the end of August also :)
  21. RN Nursing School Orientation?

    Wow, 8 hours ours is on July 31st and is only 2 hrs I sure hope we get enough information.
  22. Ordering used text books on Amazon??

    I always buy from Amazon.com, haven't tried Half.com going to look into that Anyways I have never had a problem and have saved quite a bit
  23. What date do you start?

    I start August 28th and have orientation at the end of July
  24. Class of 2015

    Hello and congrats to all of you!!!!!!! I officially start my ADN in the Fall and have orientation at the end of July. I just got done doing all the requirments before fall, CPR BLS for HCP, drug screen, physical, immuz., etc. Super excited but al...
  25. Failing with so little left in the semester??

    I'm in the same boat right now but going to finish out the semester I have to feel positive that I can pull this off so close and so are you. I am studing my rear off for this next exam and hope I pull out a passing and then for two weeks it will be...