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    tired cna first shift

    LoriRNCM replied to smmctowelie69's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would never want to work first shift. Second is crazy enough. 12+ residents to change before dinner, dinner rush, then everyone wants to go to bed right after dinner, chair alarms going off because...
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    Any Advice for a Pre-Nursing Student?

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

    Those five week A & P courses are killer. I did A & P 1 that way. Just do well on your pre reqs, follow the instructions for applying to your program(s) of choice, and even if it doesn't ask...
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    Yup, I failed...2nd year, first semester! Need advice

    LoriRNCM replied to UmmIbrahim's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your "kidlet". That's adorable. Congrats on your nursing school success, and best of luck on the
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    Never Too Old for Nursing School

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

    I think being a CNA first definitely has helped me to understand that physically I can do the work of nursing.... I am 50 and just got my CNA this past March, and finished up first year of NS in May....
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    Not successful in clinicals

    LoriRNCM replied to katekate's topic in General Students

    I say if it's your dream, don't give up on it. It doesn't sound like your home life allowed you to make the full commitment needed for NS, so if that situation hasn't changed I don't know if the...
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    Med/Surge

    LoriRNCM replied to KristieHendrix's topic in General Students

    If your textbook comes with an online keycode for a quizbank resource, use it. Answer every single available question. And then do it again and again. It's such an easy way to supplement your studying...
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    Done

    LoriRNCM replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fabulous,
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    Get CNA after 1st semester RN program?

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

    I sat for CNA test after first semester, just had to have a letterhead from my program director listing my amount of clinical hours. I am working in LTC now, but don't plan to stay in LTC once I'm...
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    How to stay motivated ... and sane

    LoriRNCM replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    EXACTLY!
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    What was I thinking?!?!

    LoriRNCM replied to lakmom12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds to me like pretty good practice for the pace of the nursing program! Good luck, you can do
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    Nursing school

    LoriRNCM replied to achampion's topic in General Students

    No. Not at all. This way you A) save ALOT of money on the first two years tuition, and B) get to work as an RN while finishing your BSN online at your own pace. Winner
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    Just curious..what color is your stethoscope?

    LoriRNCM replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    Medisave offers free engraving on the diaphragm/bell, or they did when I started last
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    Nursing Professors: Good or Evil?

    LoriRNCM replied to WalterWho's topic in General Students

    No way on God's green earth would I even anonymously post anything about my professors until I graduated! (Two semesters left). I'm an "err on the side of caution" person though. My luck, it would be...
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    Is it *that* hard for everyone??

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

    If it were easy, there wouldn't be such a dramatic fail rate. That's the thing I always think about when people ask, How hard is it? It's hard! It's a profession that the students are extremely...
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    1st semester expectations

    LoriRNCM replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    Yup.
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    1st semester expectations

    LoriRNCM replied to Val0512's topic in General Students

    It's not easy, mainly a shock because of the vast information. And the pace. Stay on top of things, and you'll do fine. I'm going into second year of my ADN program and the first year flew by so fast....
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    "The calling."

    LoriRNCM replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Word.
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    Accepted into program

    LoriRNCM replied to Bigorange's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I'm a late bloomer too. Beginning 2nd year of ADN at age 50. You'll get a lot of great advice on here and you can search old threads about starting nursing school. It's a culture shock at...
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    I have no idea how to study

    LoriRNCM replied to Rachelj1222's topic in General Students

    This is confusing, I don't understand. If you are an RN what I don't understand is when you said it's the first class with nursing style questions? Are you pursuing an advanced degree? Just curious,...
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    rolling book bag/packpack

    LoriRNCM replied to jbward's topic in General Students

    Jansport Driver 8 works well for me. I hate moving things from bag to bag so I just keep everything there, that way I know where it is. Only time I used a tote was this summer in psych nursing when I...
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    So, it's Summer. How do I not lose "it."

    LoriRNCM replied to myallnursesusername's topic in General Students

    There are apps even on facebook that will pop up on your timeline, with NCLEX style questions. After my psych nursing class is over I will have a month off before Fall and I plan to review labs and do...
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    Just a few words...

    LoriRNCM replied to kroni's topic in General Students

    It's ok to be more of a loner in nursing school. I am and I have done fine..... at least, in regards to studying. I have found that even as a "loner" I have still made some good friends. I just don't...
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    Dreading the Years

    LoriRNCM replied to samlauren96's topic in General Students

    So you haven't started nursing school yet? It will fly by once you
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    Step up from CNA to LPN...help!

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

    I would also look up the salary for LPNs in your state. I looked up nursing salaries in my state and was shocked that LPNs were not paid a lot more than CNAs. You may want to consider RN. I was...
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    Can i work during ADN school?

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

    I'm a CNA part time every other weekend and one or two additional days per pay period (q 2 weeks). I have the misfortune of every test during my summer psych nursing course falling on the Monday after...