LoriRNCM ADN, ASN, RN

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    Starting to see the light

    LoriRNCM replied to devhrt12's topic in General Students

    Get help early on if you need it. Third semester was a killer for us. We had medsurg II and mother baby. In clinicals we often had two patients. NCLEX style test questions, so critical thinking is an...
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    Last semester advice/experience??

    LoriRNCM replied to Ravenheart's topic in General Students

    UGH I hated community..... and OB. Well, hate is a strong word, but not really. We have medsurg III, leadership, and peds in our last semester starting January 12. I'm pretty sure even with three...
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    Newbie student at 50

    LoriRNCM replied to sch-64's topic in General Students

    I graduate in May at age 51. My worries have gone from not fitting in at school (which didn't happen, btw) to age discrimination at hiring. It happens, even though I can pull my own weight and then...
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    Going into Nursing after age 50

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

    I sure hope not! I'm graduating in May 2015 at age 51. Wait, am I 51? maybe I'm 52. See, age is just a number better forgotten. Just do what moves you. Good
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    Nervous about becoming a nurse because I don't like being a cna

    LoriRNCM replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a CNA on evening shift and about to graduate in May 2015 with my RN. Early on in clinicals the work we did was very CNA-like. But there is no comparison anymore. Now we focus much more on...
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    Any 3rd semester advice???

    LoriRNCM replied to clloydself's topic in General Students

    It was the hardest for us too. We had mother baby and medsurg II. Two patients in clinicals a lot of the time. I don't know if anything can prepare you ahead of time, it builds on what you already...
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    First-Time Clinicals --Looking for Advice

    LoriRNCM replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    Haha!!!! I love your sense of humor. Hang onto that, that's my
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    Officially a second semester student nurse

    LoriRNCM replied to anulevol's topic in General Students

    First semester= culture shock. Third semester= Three times harder. I feel like roadkill. But it's over......
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    Expert advice on passing your 1st semester

    LoriRNCM replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    These are good tips. I can personally vouch for the handwritten notes tip. It's probably a big reason why I'm entering 4th semester with As and
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    Failed Fundamentals..out of the program..

    LoriRNCM replied to AleiaTheEnchanted's topic in General Students

    Don't you get a second attempt the following year without actually having to go through the application process
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    Being a Nervous Newbie

    LoriRNCM replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    Being naturally smart doesn't guarantee success in nursing school. Nursing school to me has been all about how much you put into it. I study approx. 40 hours for one test. I also work part time. I...
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    Precepting..... I can't believe it's almost time

    LoriRNCM posted a topic in General Students

    So here we are.... third semester just a few weeks from being over. Final semester starting in January. I cannot believe this journey is almost 75% complete. I remember the joy of "the letter", the...
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    Older student/ New nursing student

    LoriRNCM replied to mihali05's topic in General Students

    Older people have to study longer, that's all. Fact of life. We are capable of learning at any age, it just takes more time. I just spent about 60 hours studying for our 2nd medsurg II test (3rd...
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    mature student

    LoriRNCM replied to weebarra73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 51 and will finish in May, take my NCLEX and hopefully be employed and starting my BSN by the time I turn 52 next August! I am the oldest in my class by a couple years, which was kinda weird at...
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    This will be a tough year

    LoriRNCM replied to Andoo's topic in General Students

    Wow...... tears in my eyes. Wonderful tribute and may your Mom rest in peace. Only six years older than I am. My Mom is 76 and ill and I was hoping she'd make it to my graduation next May, but I...
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    How Are You Easing Your First Day Jitters?

    LoriRNCM replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    "Brain dumping", like Dumping Syndrome, only withholding fluid during meals won't help. Yeah, class starts tomorrow for me, third semester, and the thing that scares me the most is how much I feel...
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    How Are You Easing Your First Day Jitters?

    LoriRNCM replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    That's awesome! I too suffer from shyness, sort of. Well, I used to. Not so much anymore. One way to get over your shyness in nursing school is to participate, and your instructors love it. Join...
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    How to act on the orientation/first day of school?

    LoriRNCM replied to iammargarita19's topic in General Students

    You'll make some good friends. I love my nursing school friends, and I'm twice the age of some of them. Even made some really good friends here on allnurses and we started a facebook group for our...
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    Cheating? Girl tells me to get a study girl so I can cheat

    LoriRNCM replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    I don't even see how you could cheat in NS. Your desk has to be cleared totally, the test questions for all students come up in random order so the person next to you is not necessarily seeing the...
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    2 more weeks!!! Any last advice??

    LoriRNCM replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    I'm math challenged so I got Medical Dosage calculations for Dummies last year before the program and it helped me. We have to take a dosage exam every semester (as will you, likely) and it's either...
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    CNA first or Classes?

    LoriRNCM replied to Rose1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You were accepted into a nursing program before your pre reqs were done? Have you looked into financing it with bank student
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    2 more weeks!!! Any last advice??

    LoriRNCM replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    It's so much information thrown at you at once, there really isn't much you can do to prepare, besides make sure you have personal life loose ends tied up. That's not always easy, and doesn't always...
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    What Supplies Should I Get for School?

    LoriRNCM replied to SKay226's topic in General Students

    I use a dry erase board in my study room and at the beginning of the semester all due dates and test dates go on there. I don't clutter it up with readings etc. Just due dates for assignments or...
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    Nursing Kit for a First Year Student

    LoriRNCM replied to RNfouts's topic in General Students

    Penlight, steth, pens, a small little spiral notepad. I would keep these in my scrub pockets. I did bring a closing clipboard with my clinical paperwork in it, but you can mostly leave that in your...
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    Heeeelp! Nursing school starts in 12 days and I don't remember much from my pre reqs.

    LoriRNCM replied to HolisticRN2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wouldn't even try to read ahead unless you have your syllabus. Your instructor will probably jump all over the