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  1. Working while in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I appreciate all the positive comments that were given. I just wanted to make it clear that I am not discrediting my mother at all. I know what she did is difficult, but she does give me a hard time...

  2. Working while in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    My boyfriend is supportive. He would not care if I got a job. He tells me he is proud of me all the time, but I struggle with that emotionally I guess. I don't like being away from him for a long...

  3. Working while in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I wish I would have made different choices beforehand as far as saving money, but I guess I wasn't sure if I was going ADN or BSN. I worked while taking my pre-reqs (I had a full pell that covered...

  4. What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    I have always worn t shirts, jeans, shorts or sweats, and on occasion I have dressed cute. At my school, they do not care how you dress as long as for a presentation, you dress nice. Sleep comes rare...

  5. Working while in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I am not saying everyone has that option because I know you have to work in order to live. Trust me. My mom made 12,000 dollars a year for 7 years. I know what living off a bare minimum is like, and...

  6. Working while in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I guess it is not the fact that I do not think that she did not have it harder in that aspect. I just feel like going to school for elementary education is not as challenging as going to nursing...

  7. Best type of computer for school

    RNnewbie2014 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    I use a MacBook Pro.. They are the best investment I tell you. I have had mine almost a year. It is just as good as it was the first day I got it. They are expensive, and I used my new credit card of...

  8. Clinicals, really not prep for real world?

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    I am about to enter my third semester of nursing school in August, and I will be in OB/PEDS. I am so nervous about my final last semester because I really have not done "that" much in clinicals? I...

  9. When did you "know?"

    RNnewbie2014 replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Students

    Question to all of you, I know you have to have what is it, one year of med surg to be able to do home health? Also, with home health, are you able to spend more quality time with a patient and...

  10. Which shoes to buy for nursing clinicals?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    How expensive are these? My feet always kill me with my landau shoes!! My nursing shoes have to be white with a back on the heel. Also, leather of

  11. Option of textbooks or ebooks

    RNnewbie2014 replied to JNHERRIN's topic in General Students

    To be completely honest, I read before class. Sometimes I took my book, sometimes I didn't. Most of the time I did not because I read before class. Then, I would print out the notes for lecture and...

  12. fundamentals ati practice??

    RNnewbie2014 replied to learningbutterfly's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to take ATI just because I guess lol. Depending on the level you receive, you go through a remediation process. I did the fundamentals first semester and received a level 2 without studying....

  13. Which shoes to buy for nursing clinicals?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I wear landau nursing shoes. I like them okay I guess. Most shoes just hurt my feet anyway, so I guess I'm just doomed for achy feet every day after clinical

  14. Option of textbooks or ebooks

    RNnewbie2014 replied to JNHERRIN's topic in General Students

    Like PP, it is definitely based off how you learn. I have to have the textbook. I don't know why I just learn better when it's physically in my hand instead of on an electronic device. I highlight...

  15. DNP/PNP suggestion UofM vs South Alabama Online

    RNnewbie2014 replied to laurabs24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am only a BSN student, but I have heard how challenging USA is in their BSN program. I saw where they do currently offer a BSN to a DNP program now, so I hope that won't be an issue for me in the...

  16. Most Challenging Prereq?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to rednotebook's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely micro, ap1 & 2 were the most difficult for me. I made B's in all those classes. A & P was just so much material, and I had really difficult teachers!! It's hard remembering all...

  17. Question about what stethoscope to buy for nursing program?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a classic as well I think. I can't remember sadly. I just know I like it, but one of my classmates uses a cardiology one and wow!!! You can't miss a beat on that thing. It is quite nice! I...

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

    RNnewbie2014 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    If I go part-time, don't you think it would take me about that long (5 years) to get that degree? I would work while I was going. I may just work for a year before applying anyway. And who knows. You...

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

    RNnewbie2014 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    Wow, this topic is heated!! I want to be an NP one day as well. Preferably a family or women's health NP. My plan is to go straight after nursing school. I choose this because I am single not yet...

  20. EBP Poster suggestions for project in nursing research

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I currently am having to do a project for my nursing research class about interesting topics in nursing. We develop a PICO question, and I was wondering what do y'all think would be a good topic to...

  21. How much are you paying...

    RNnewbie2014 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I am sorry I could not be of more help!! Do not get discouraged! You will find some more money!! :) Good

  22. So...what is nursing school EXACTLY like?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to starter12345's topic in General Students

    It is TOUGH. It is life-altering. It is a bunch of things I have found out!! Lol. I am in a BSN program, and honestly, it will change your perspective on college courses like pre-reqs. It changed me...

  23. GPA

    RNnewbie2014 replied to itsnanis's topic in General Students

    What classes are you retaking and why? Why will it drop your gpa that

  24. Applying for a Nursing school

    RNnewbie2014 replied to Renia190's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply for all the schools around whether ADN or BSN! It increases your probability I'd say! I applied for two BSN nursing programs, and I actually got accepted to both. I was really surprised...

  25. Financial aid...not enough

    RNnewbie2014 replied to adc85's topic in General Students

    I have subsidized and unsubsidized loans. You can receive both for whatever amount they award you. If you need more, you have to go through another process about how to obtain more. If you have good...