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  1. Nursing school in a month......

    Peppermint_RN replied to BeautifulSky's topic in General Students

    The "Success" books were very helpful the first couple of semesters for me. Nursing test questions were unlike any other test I had, and the "Fundamentals Success" book definitely helped me with...

  2. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks. I am a pessimist with anxiety issues anyways, so I always expect the worse! Lol. I did ask questions at the interview, but I was just told I'll find out in orientation all details about the...

  3. Nursing Student Needing Help with a Mental Health Teaching Project

    Peppermint_RN replied to christinejacksn's topic in Psychiatric

    You could teach about different stress/anxiety relief techniques, such a deep breathing or meditation. Or you could teach about grounding techniques for when people have anxiety attacks. (If you...

  4. How much are you paying...

    Peppermint_RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    One 3 credit hour class plus fees for my community college is $462 for Fall 2013 in

  5. Financial aid...not enough

    Peppermint_RN replied to adc85's topic in General Students

    There's a max amount of subsidized loans your school can give. I got the max for mine for 3 years but it wasn't enough. To get my unsubsidized loan, I had to write an itemized list of my income &...

  6. Anyone know about Mayfield Rehab?

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm a new grad RN about to start my first job ever at Mayfield Rehab in Smyrna. Was wondering if anyone has worked there before or knows anything about it. I'm really nervous about starting since I...

  7. How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Peppermint_RN replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I made it through 2 years of nursing school without ever dealing with vomit. Yay for me! Lol. But yes, poop and pee almost every single clinical. You get used to it....except for the smell of c diff....

  8. Best websites to find Nursing Jobs for New Grads?

    Peppermint_RN replied to NursGrad2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also can try Simplyhired.com, as well as hospitals you are interested in's web sites. I googled "medical", "nursing homes", and "hospitals," clicked on the Google map, and every single red dot. If...

  9. Best websites to find Nursing Jobs for New Grads?

    Peppermint_RN replied to NursGrad2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Careerbuilder.com Indeed.com These are the 2 I used to search. I like Indeed better, seemed to have more listings and had an option to click on a previous search & it'll show new

  10. Nclex tommorow ...

    Peppermint_RN replied to jeanprz86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats kwit412,

  11. Why did I think this was going to be easier?

    Peppermint_RN replied to LiteCandles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Close your eyes, take a deep breath. Take it one day at a time. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, and every day it gets closer. You will be so proud of what you accomplished when you are done!...

  12. Nclex tommorow ...

    Peppermint_RN replied to jeanprz86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to both of you!! Try to relax tonight and stay calm tomorrow before the exam. Know that you studied, you passed nursing school & that you have the knowledge to get you through this! Take...

  13. hurst nclex online review

    Peppermint_RN replied to emilynorth's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember howany I got right but I do know I scored 68-74% on the 4 I did. I had 2 friend who were scoring between 55-70% on theirs and passed their NCLEX. Best advice I can give to is relax...

  14. hurst nclex online review

    Peppermint_RN replied to emilynorth's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All I used to study for NCLEX was Hurst. I did the live review, read the book twice and reviewed the extra material that's online (the pharmacy and stuff) once. I passed my NCLEX with 75 questions on...

  15. Student loan debt?

    Peppermint_RN replied to lossholly's topic in General Students

    I took out about $11,000 in loans and had a scholarship for $2500 to pay for nursing school & my pre-reqs at a community college in TN for my ASN. Not too bad if you ask me

  16. Taking a job until I can start this other one...

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hypothetical question, since I do not officially have a job offer from either place. Just not sure what to do if I get one (planning ahead!) I'm pretty sure I will be getting a position at the VA...

  17. Taking a job until I can start this other one...

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks y'all for the advice!

  18. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    Peppermint_RN replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May and no job yet either. I Googled the word "medical" and sent every single place that had an email address/website my resume & asking if they have positions for new grads. I have...

  19. I PASSED!!! Now....getting hired....

    Peppermint_RN replied to pkinta's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congrats on passing! The job hunt is definitely not fun! I graduated in May, passed my NCLEX June 14, and have put in well over 150 applications everywhere within an hour radius from my house. I...

  20. Petty theft and nursing

    Peppermint_RN replied to amatheisl25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Was it before you turned 18? I had a misdemeanor when I was 15, and it did not stop me from being accepted into nursing school or getting my RN license. I think once you turn 18, it's not on your...

  21. Things I wish I would have known when starting Nursing School

    Peppermint_RN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get a study group (3 people, myself included, worked best for me) to talk things out with. Go over PowerPoints/lecture notes and talk it out to each other. You can't just memorize, you need to...

  22. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

    Peppermint_RN replied to tdabney427's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to everyone who got in! I graduated with AshleyArgo this past May. I went to the Smyrna campus. Like she said, it is a really tough program but totally worth it! They're hard in what they...

  23. How do I answer "Why did you leave your last job?"

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad nurse who has spent the last 8+ years working in fast food (the last 6.5 of those as an assistant manager.) My boss is the main reason I went back to school, the reason I worked so hard...

  24. How do I answer "Why did you leave your last job?"

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I really like that! Thanks! I think I will use that idea and what my husband suggested. Thanks everyone for the help...now just got to get an interview

  25. nclex day after tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

    Peppermint_RN replied to raj89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went out to dinner with some friends and talked about things non-nursing. That's the best advice I can give. Relax. Try not to think about it. Do something to distract yourself. Studying now is just...