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1. Should I Wear this to Work?

   lilgop replied to lilgop's topic in General Nursing

   According to the employee handbook, slogans are fine as long as they are "a positive message" and not "vulgar or crude".

2. Should I Wear this to Work?

   lilgop posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey guys, I need a little bit of advice. A friend of mine gave me a necklace that I dearly love. I wear it all the time outside of work. My hospital's policy is fine with necklaces being worn to work, so I can wear it at work, however I have not due...

3. Taking NCLEX T-5 days!!

   lilgop replied to kitalanakita's topic in General Students

   Well, I took NCLEX today. I used saunders and kaplan. In my opinion, Kaplan format is the closest to test. I did about 50 -100 questions a day, and usually made in the 65-75% range. I'll let you know how it worked out.:)

4. Nursing student hair color change for more respect

   lilgop replied to Vonqiqi's topic in General Students

   The color of your hair is the least of your worries. Most nursing students and instructors don't judge based on hair. We care more about your attitude. My best advice if you want to respected: -Don't be a drama queen -Don't be a know it all -Don't ki...

5. Cannot stand director

   lilgop replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

   Omg, I'm laughing so hard right now. I just graduated nursing school and my professor said "behoove you" every 20 seconds. Either it's a nursing school instructor thing, or we're talking about the same person. PM me if you're from either GA or SC BT...

6. nursing in usa

   lilgop replied to stharuby's topic in International

   The Board of Nursing may be more helpful than Universities. If you don't find answers to your question on the BONs website, try calling the help center. I've linked the BON's contact info below. Good luck! https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm

7. Dating during school

   lilgop replied to level1's topic in Male Students

   As someone who actually did this, I would advise you to be careful. I began relationship with a guy in my cohort and it didn't last very long at all. I think all the stress combined with work, and life, and no sleep took its toll. On top of that, rem...

8. Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

   lilgop replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

   Lol...yeah, a nine month old is little young for me. :) Thanks for all the encouragement, guys. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who has been through this. :)

9. Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

   lilgop posted a topic in General Students

   Hi Guys, So, I'm gonna complain, and I'm gonna vent. Feel free to tell me to suck it up...because I know that's what I would say. Maybe, though, some of you can tell me that it get's better. I've got the semester I'm in, and one more 8 week semester...

10. What kind of supplies will I need for nursing school?

    lilgop replied to mrsboots87's topic in General Students

    Besides the program requirements: Multicolored pens Highlighters An assignment notebook (something small to keep due dates and important info in) Snacks, classes always run long, and sometimes you won't have time for lunch. Trail mix or breakfast bar...

11. Is This Normal?

    lilgop posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys! I just finished my third semester of nursing school. Next semester is ob/peds. About a week ago our instructor for ob/peds emailed us an assignment that is due on the first day of class. We have to write an essay covering these topics: ...

12. Nurse to Doctor? HELP!

    lilgop replied to msuspartan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi! I might be able to help you a little. :) I'm currently in a nursing program, and I will graduate next year. I also want to eventually go to med school. After I get through with nursing, I'm going to finish my biology degree, and then apply to me...

13. My Support Group is Dropping Out, Help!

    lilgop posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone, I just started my first semester of nursing earlier this year. I'm doing fine. My grades are good, and I feel pretty good about NS so far. I came into NS with quite a few friends. All of us had been through a lot of pre-reqs together. W...

14. I don't have a clue what to do with myself!!

    lilgop replied to lilgop's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks everybody for the advice! I odered all my books yesterday, so I when I get them I'll probably start getting familar with them. My first semester is going to be Pharmacolgy and fundamentals of nursing; Anybody know what would be best to study b...

15. I don't have a clue what to do with myself!!

    lilgop replied to lilgop's topic in Pre-Nursing

    @purple lover: Yes, darlin! Country girl to the bone! :)