LoriRNCM ADN, ASN, RN

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    Announcements

    LoriRNCM replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    DO IT. I think I'll rent a billboard next year at my graduation. Definitely a full page ad in the paper. Hey, it's a big
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    Impatient for info

    LoriRNCM replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    That was so hard, waiting to hear about orientation! NS is one long period of waiting for acceptance, then waiting for info on orientation, then waiting for that first day of class, then BAM, you're...
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    And...Done: allnurses gave me a smack down

    LoriRNCM replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

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    A bit concerned about my age beginning nursing school...

    LoriRNCM replied to mical's topic in General Students

    29! You will not be an oddball, trust me. Me, now I'm an oddball. However, in my program, though I am the oldest at 50, there are several in their 40s. My best NS buds are in their mid 20s. You...
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    Will I ever become a nurse?

    LoriRNCM replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm 50 and just finished my first year of NS (RN). Do it now. I wish I hadn't wasted all those years as an office manager! Go straight for RN if that's what you want. LPN bridge programs to RN will...
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    The TEAS Test, why does it make or break?

    LoriRNCM replied to Folkeye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a basic aptitude test to determine whether you are proficient in reasoning, grammar, mathematics, biology and chemistry, etc at the basic college entry level. It is heavy on science, in my...
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    Things I hated about my nursing school

    LoriRNCM replied to Endebted_Forever's topic in General Students

    Uh oh....... I would be very careful about hating on my school in any way in a public forum...... But congrats on
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    IV rate calc. HELP PLESE!!

    LoriRNCM replied to wish41dayRTR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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    Might not graduate over FB

    LoriRNCM replied to BookWorming's topic in General Students

    That is terrible...... a huge price to pay for a momentary lapse in judgment. Hope you get it worked
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    Time off

    LoriRNCM replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Sitting on my dock reading my kindle (instead of textbooks), going to the beach and sea glass hunting. SLEEPING. Working.
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    Working part time while in Nursing school

    LoriRNCM replied to boragirl02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just started a CNA job a little over a month ago, just finishing my first year of NS. It's been a challenge. Not the time management as much as the exhaustion. But that's just me, and CNA work is...
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    Fundamentals & Core Nursing Class Tips

    LoriRNCM replied to CDub72's topic in General Students

    I remember that excitement. I am one year in and EXHAUSTED ......... You'll get your groove a few weeks in and figure out how to best work to your advantage. Everyone is different. Just be prepared...
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    fainting

    LoriRNCM replied to NurseSN45696's topic in General Students

    Trauma: Life in the ER on Discovery Health might help desensitize you. They don't blur anything. Also, if standing, don't lock your knees, and do calf pumps to keep the blood flowing to your brain,...
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    What kind of back pack should you get for nursing school

    LoriRNCM replied to MizMaverick's topic in General Students

    Jansport Driver 8. About 100 bucks. Nursing books are so heavy, I wouldn't want to carry them on my
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    In my late 40's, is it worth it to go back to school to become an RN?

    LoriRNCM replied to 4everpeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great to see I'm not the only one! Graduating with my ADN next year at age
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    Tips on how to study throughout nursing school?

    LoriRNCM replied to mommycruz3's topic in General Students

    My school records the lectures and I have yet to listen to one. But I don't miss class either. They tried this new thing this semester where they post a taped narrated power point that we sometimes...
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    A little skeptical..

    LoriRNCM replied to lovejunkie25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not true around here. Most of the rural hospital RNs are ADNs. I think Magnet hospitals have a specific percentage of BSN educated RNs they want on the
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    2nd Semester Blues

    LoriRNCM replied to Yellibee's topic in General Students

    It's exhausting, and that takes away your motivation. Some of my classmates and I feel the same way although we have managed to get through (almost--- TWO WEEKS LEFT!) second semester with 90-94...
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    Is it really that bad?

    LoriRNCM replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Maybe you are such a special snowflake because you only work 7 hours a week and don't have any responsibilities like a family to take care of so you can go out with friends. Just
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    Not sure I want to be a nurse now...HELP!

    LoriRNCM replied to SueLaura's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! You can make really good money if you like to rock and roll like I do (stay busy). The only caveat is that since you are on your own after a short orientation, they require experience...
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    Is it really that bad?

    LoriRNCM replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    Me too! I've yet to cry over nursing school. And I agree, it can be that bad...... I don't know too many other educational programs that fail you with a 79, give you one chance to miss a clinical or...
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    Not sure I want to be a nurse now...HELP!

    LoriRNCM replied to SueLaura's topic in General Students

    Deep breath. I am 50 too and I hear what you are saying about the hours on your feet! My plan is to weigh less before I graduate in 2015, I only have about 20 pounds to lose but that's two ten pound...
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    Getting over a weak stomach!

    LoriRNCM replied to Emikate007's topic in General Students

    Watch marathon showings of "Trauma: Life in the ER" on Discovery Health. They don't blur the shot and man, do you see some stuff. My favorite show, I could watch it all day
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    Why do nurses "eat their young"?

    LoriRNCM replied to hope4ccns's topic in General Students

    Interesting
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    CNA Interview

    LoriRNCM replied to gaby_'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was basically not asked much more than "So, when can you start?" That's how bad they need people at the facility I'm