I am currently a nursing student, and am starting a new job as a nurse tech in the ICU soon. I am committed to learning as much as I can as well as I can. I hope to be an asset to the department...
michiganstudent replied to sweetnursing27's topic in General Students
I homeschooled my kids for 7 years. They went to public school when I started nursing school. From my personal experience, I don't think it's possible to even do both at the same time POORLY, let...
michiganstudent replied to MizMaverick's topic in General Students
I'm in my second semester of nursing school. I am married with 4 kids. It's hard to do everything. I don't feel like I am doing anything very well, but we are hanging in there. My kids have had to...
A couple of weeks ago in clinical, I actually made a discovery during an assessment that saved my patient's life. Don't feel stupid. I felt like a moron too for questioning the nurse, but my...
michiganstudent replied to RNlove17's topic in School
I totally agree. However, where I live, many people cannot afford to see a specialist, even with insurance. We were in that situation ourselves for several years after the economy crashed in...
michiganstudent replied to RNlove17's topic in School
And you don't really know how bad a girl's cramps really are. When I was a teenager, I used to pass out from my cramps. Little did I know it was only the beginning of my reproductive problems. I...
I was surprised to find that a resident of the nursing home where I was at a clinical rotation was being addressed by his/her first name. He/she was a prominent health care provider in the area when...
I start success seminar this week - all week. Then a week off before starting classes. I am pretty nervous - can't sleep at night. I appreciate your words of encouragement. I'm also glad my school...
Our syllabus says we will have to realistically plan on studying 20-30 hours a week - just for pharm. I thought it was a stretch until I started working on my first chapters due when school starts....
michiganstudent replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students
And the instructor has the copyright to it. You are not allowed to make copies. They must spend weeks writing them - and yes, it's like having another text
michiganstudent replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students
I had to purchase about 6 syllabi for my nursing classes this semester alone. They are expensive - the most expensive was almost $40. It just depends on the school. I am just thankful to get into...