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  1. Financial stress!!! GRRR

    green34 replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    We have had tuition increases at the last minute. It was sort of frustrating. As for purchases, usually they will tell us we don't need something. I would also use Bigwords.com to make sure that the...

  2. First Year Student Buying Textbooks!!

    green34 replied to misscelineangela's topic in General Students

    Buying older textbooks can back fire. I think it is better to rent a textbook before buying an older edition. It would be better to email the instructor and ask if there will be a problem with it. I...

  3. Staying in Shape

    green34 posted a topic in General Students

    If I could give advice to any new student, it would be to stay in shape and make sure you make time for grocery shopping! Does anyone else agree with me? I have let myself go between working 36 to 48...

  4. First semester book help

    green34 replied to Kencanwin's topic in General Students

    First, look at the next two classes in line. Do they list the books as required? I rented my fundamental books but bought the adult health books and the peds and ob. If it was me, I'd buy this one:...

  5. How did you become a PCT?

    green34 replied to Sophie15's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Actually, in the other state that I am licensed in as a paramedic it was common for hospitals to hire EMTs. It was also crazy how much they made as PCTs. He made about 14 dollars an hour in a lower...

  6. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    green34 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We can wear masks or get a flu

  7. My nursing school story

    green34 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your service and that's awesome you passed

  8. I really dislike when...

    green34 replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I tell people I've babysat for doctors and I do not want their headache. I cannot imagine being on call. Even for a speciality like ER, they have to work the night

  9. Is it a MUST to be able to drive once you start nursing school?

    green34 replied to futurenursekl's topic in General Students

    I know someone who was picked up and dropped off for every shift. I don't recommend

  10. Vent about scrubs

    green34 replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the belt that aviators included in theirs. It helps prevent my scrubs from becoming too loose and slipping down. I do not like the scrub top because it was too big in the chest for me and was...

  11. Considering a non - accredited school

    green34 replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in General Students

    It depends on what accrediation you are talking about. Is it the NLN (aka whatever it is now)? If it is that accreditation, it can make it harder to get a BSN or a MSN later on, but not impossible....

  12. Disadvantaged not being a CNA/PCT?

    green34 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    It's a mix. It's more exposure with patients and getting some of the basics out of the way. Like being comfortable changing patients, efficient with bed baths, feeding, etc. However, there were other...

  13. Resume to win over a PCT job

    green34 replied to TRJSU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where are you in your nursing program? Have you done any clinicals? I usually list where I did my clinicals. What about clinical instructors? Is one of them your reference? Do you know anyone in the...

  14. Storage clipboard with built in calculator?

    green34 replied to seahawksfanguy's topic in General Students

    I bought the WhiteCoat clipboard. It looks neat. I want something to help myself stay better organized. Plus the fact that it fits in my pocket is a

  15. Just want a quick way to RN AAS

    green34 replied to LPNstat3's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, it would be best to start calling around schools in your area to figure out the best way and what schools will be quicker. Quicker does not mean better or cheap. The more expensive schools may...

  16. Storage clipboard with built in calculator?

    green34 replied to seahawksfanguy's topic in General Students

    Some people love it. I would make sure it is the clipboard with the information written on it. I've seen it for 10-25 dollars so shop around. I think there is a few of them floating around. It'll have...

  17. Nusing school --- and IBS

    green34 replied to kayleen4246's topic in General Students

    Tell your clinical instructors and your school about it before it becomes an issue. If they do not know, then they will not be able to work with you. Also, you may need to get a waiver from your...

  18. How many men in your cohort?

    green34 replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would guess about 20 to 30 out of 125 to 150. Throughout the semester, I've always had at least one male in the group except Adult Health II but that was because I signed up before the male could...

  19. OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    green34 replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    If I were to get engaged, I would want something simple. I don't wear jewelry from back when I was on a fire dept. I can see going for a wedding band, but it would be one that I could easily and...

  20. What do you do to prep for a new semester?

    green34 replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I usually email my instructors and get the book. Then I evaulate whether I will keep the book or sell it back. If I use it for two classes, I keep it. Otherwise I rent it. It also depends on...

  21. Would you miss the first day of class?

    green34 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    I would talk to the instructor and I would personally miss the first day and arrange to pick up the information early

  22. How did you become a PCT?

    green34 replied to Sophie15's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I was an EMT for a fire dept and a private ambulance company while going to nursing school and finishing up a medic program at the same time (crazy). I had pals, ACLS, pepp, ITLS, and a bunch of other...

  23. Best place to buy scrubs online??

    green34 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like aviator scrubs but I hate their woman's top (it's too baggy so maybe a smaller size for me). What I plan on doing in the future is order a different scrub top from a different provider as we...

  24. New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    green34 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    A nurse and I were being kicked by a confused little old woman we were trying to prevent from climbing out of the bed. The resident heard us telling her to stop kicking us and he came running into the...

  25. Job interview help, nursing assistant position

    green34 replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    Fully test out your interview clothes at least 1 or 2 days before the interview. Bend down, pick up something, and sit. If you see anything or you may have a malfunction, skip it. Wear nice shoes....