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  1. Hey guys. I wanted to post a thread about BP taking because that's the hardest part for me. I have a lab skills test coming up and even though its only 5% of my total grade I want to do well. Every...
  2. Difficulty taking manual BP readings. Help!!!

    Hey guys, thanks for the responses. I have a manual cuff and stethoscope, and that is what we use in school. I think is a nice one and has been working fine for me. At home when i practice, I used my...
  3. Help! Can they take my acceptance back?

    I got accepted into a really good program a couple of years back, and I was happy and already making plans. Then I received an email asking me if I had completed 4 courses that you needed in order to...
  4. Thats tough. I am sorry that this is happening to you and its not ok. This may sound bad but I would try to record the lectures so that way when the techer acts rude and nasty to you, its on your...
  5. First of all....dont be afraid. Yeah, nursing school is not a walk in the park and taking care of patients is nit easy, but remember many have done it before you. If they can do it, you can too. I...
  6. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    1. ABSN 2. 25 3.
  7. Maybe you're not studying correctly or understanding the material. At least you have passed your classes whether with extra credit or not. Try to study in a different way, might as well, it cannot get...
  8. I'm scared to death...

    I start next week, the accelerated nursing program, and I am scared to death too. In AN, you hear as much bad as you hear good. I think you will be fine, hard work is the most important thing. Dont...
  9. Yay! I'm getting pinned!!

    Congratulations!!!! Hard work definitely pays
  10. Hello everyone. I will be starting ABSN in about a week, I still have not ordered any of my books but I have been trying to research articles that will help me do well in nursing school. I am...
  11. Afraid to be a CNA!

    Hey. I think everyone goes through those phases where they do not know if they're cut out for something or not....most people will tell you that there is only one way to find out....trying!!!! And i...
  12. To read ahead or not.....

    Hi guys. I'm new to this site so I've been posting threads almost daily. I just wanted to share that I got all my books for this summer classes today, including the Saunders nclex book. Should I start...
  13. Thank you guys. I am definitely motivated and its been a long time coming. I really appreciate your replies and Im learning from each one of you. I know it will be tough, and the instructors will nit...
  14. To read ahead or not.....

    Thanks for the replies guys. I've skimmed over the first chapter but I definitely think you guys are right. I also looked at the saunders book and is confusing right now. So i guess ill just enjoy the...
  15. Financial issue!

    I'm surprised you haven't been able to get financial aid. I'm starting nursing school next week and will have to pay for all my classes out of pocket (my school only gave me less thank 1k for school)....
  16. PPD

    Hi guys. I just got tested for tuberculosis before nursing school begins. The spot where the test was done is big and red, but not swollen (it is not raised from the skin). Ive had this test before...
  17. PPD

    Hi 4boysmama, when I did the chest xray, it was clear so the test was negative. I just hope the big red patch does not get understood as positive because I dont want to go through the hassle of taking...
  18. Just finished Micro :)

    Micro was fun, a little challenging but nothing impossible. It requires memorization. The A&P i took was in two parts, the first part is all memorization (bones, organs, nerves, etc.). A&P II...
  19. Recommended supplemental books please!!!!

    Thank you guys. I already ordered the Saunders nclex review book. I cannot wait to get my other books so I can start studying. Any iphone apps you guys use to help you in your studies?
  20. 48 hour results

    So did you pass
  21. Thank you everyone for your response. I feel more confident now, I am so glad I found this website because it gives you the opportunity to learn from those who have already done it or may be going...
  22. Thank you so much Meriwhen. This helps me a lot, and I already know what you mean about unfairness and being at the mercy of my instructors, Ive met a couple of then and they are the rudest people I...