MadisonG

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  1. How did you feel when you got your first nursing paycheck?

    MadisonG replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    oh hell

  2. Studying long hours

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I used to be one of those people who crammed my way through everything. As I am advancing in my program let me tell you this is not the way to go. The night before an exam I set my bedtime for no...

  3. As a Nursing Student, Will I be Paying off Loans Forever?

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Stay in school and you won't have to pay them back until you are finished. Keep this up until you attain a degree high enough so paying them back won't be a sweat. I have loans but not too many. Stop...

  4. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    MadisonG replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I started college at 17 and my BSN program when I was 19 years old. I will be 22 when I am

  5. Spring2014 Semester

    MadisonG posted a topic in General Students

    Hello All! I was wondering what are you doing to prepare for the spring semester? What might you do different and what are you looking forward to? Are there any classes you are nervous about? A new...

  6. Spring2014 Semester

    MadisonG replied to MadisonG's topic in General Students

    That is awesome! You are very prepared Yea I like the powerpoints but taking my own notes as well. I have to find methods that won't be as time

  7. From Start to Finish Nursing Student Phases

    MadisonG replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I am in frame 2 right now.

  8. Can I get into nursing school with a 3.1?

    MadisonG replied to PNW0212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the school. Ask your advisor what was the average GPA for the previous semester was because it varies. I got accepted into a BSN program with a 3.4 overall and a science GPA of 3.7. You...

  9. QUIET! I'm preparing for a test...

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I can pretty much study in any environment but it really just depends on the subject. When im studying I like to play soft jazz sometimes. I also like to have other people around to study with me. I...

  10. Am I Too Old?

    MadisonG replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely not. You are never too old to return to school. In my BSN program there is a woman who I love dearly. She is 47 years old. She is also one of the most dedicated people I have ever met. Age...

  11. Is 8 hours of sleep unrealistic?

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    All i need is at least 4-5 hours of sleep. Yes I do sometimes pull all nighters and get at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I catch up on sleep weekend mornings or in between

  12. School books/supplies are too expensive!

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I just started a BSN program, and books are so freaking expensive. Even the science pre req books were expensive. Most of my friends could spend a total of $200 a semester on books, but not me lol. I...

  13. Nursing school still makes me nervous

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I recently started my BSN program and at first I was overwhelmed. I actually got very sick with colitis from the stress which triggered it. I was in and out of hospitals and ER's. I even missed my...

  14. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    MadisonG replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I was 19 years old when I started my BSN program. I am currently dying waiting to

  15. Don't worry, nursing school won't last forever.

    MadisonG replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    So true! lol. I feel like nursing school is going to take

  16. I need help.. I feel like I'm never going to get into a nursing school!

    MadisonG replied to mmcdon32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not give up!! If nursing is what you want to do then go for it by any means. It took me 2 years to get into a BSN program after being rejected from 2 programs and it was worth every sweat and tear....

  17. BSN vs ASN

    MadisonG replied to SimonTan's topic in General Students

    Well I am currently in a BSN program and I know that as far as ADN vs BSN nurses, they sit for the exact same NCLEX-RN exam. The difference is that the BSN nurse has more of a theory,...