RamblingSN

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1. Braiding a patients hair: For nurses or just Care assistants

   RamblingSN replied to Saeforli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you have the time, why not? Nurses are not meant to just care for the physical/medical well-being, but the emotional and spiritual well-being as

2. Microbiology

   RamblingSN replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree with everyone else. Enjoy your break! But micro is definitely different from

3. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

   RamblingSN replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

   I think doctors tend to view nurses as "friends/colleagues/whatever" rather than their patients. What he said was unbelievably wrong. He could have phrased it much more

4. Can some of you share your acceptance to a nursing school?

   RamblingSN replied to dayanan715's topic in General Students

   My school does a point system to invite you to test for the Kaplan. You're accepted based on your Kaplan score. My GPA was a 3.75 and Kaplan was an

5. Nursing School as an Older Student

   RamblingSN replied to Jonelrob's topic in General Students

   I am almost 30. I have 3 kids and a husband. My son has Asperger's syndrome. I can honestly say that I am crazy busy. But it is manageable if you want it and put your mind to it. It is a lot of...

6. Books I should read before school starts?

   RamblingSN replied to healthy12's topic in General Students

   My personal suggestions are getting comfortable with Maslow's Hierarchy and organizing your life, study area, etc., but also take the time to do things you enjoy! Nursing school can be all

7. going to fail

   RamblingSN replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

   You do not know that you are going to fail! And with that mindset, you are setting yourself up to fail. You have to stay positive. Take a few minutes for yourself, and then start working section by...

8. FINALLY ACCEPTED!!!

   RamblingSN replied to futurenursegirl14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Congrats!

9. I am SO mad.

   RamblingSN replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

   Holy moly! Hello violation city! I would definitely talk to her if you're on good terms. But if not, then you should report her. My school is very adamant about keeping your FB private, not posting...

10. Did you take all pre-reqs before applying?

    RamblingSN replied to MommaTy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesn't require every pre-req to be taken. They do require A&P, Microbio, chemistry, nutrition, psych, and English. I went ahead and took all my pre-reqs so that I wouldn't have to worry...

11. Your take on actors playing "nurse"...

    RamblingSN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I hate the way most nurses are portrayed on TV. Like Olivia on Grey's Anatomy. I do have to agree that Haleh was probably the most

12. Rejected

    RamblingSN replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How does the school work? Is it based on GPA or priority points, then an entrance exam? Your GPA is awesome! Until then, retake some classes and reapply, along with applying to other

13. Is it just me or does everyone hate nursing?

    RamblingSN replied to kristen312's topic in General Students

    I think nursing is just like any other job/career choice. At times, you are really going to dislike it. Other times you are going to love. People tend to talk more about the dislikes. Why? Because it...

14. I'm really struggling here with a tough decision, please help!

    RamblingSN replied to tabz4u2's topic in General Students

    Personally, I would stay in. You already paid the money. Learn what you can and if you have to repeat next semester, at least you will know what to