I will take clinicals in Spring. Please advice what type of shoes are good for people with bunions? Anyone had surgery for their bunion problems? How did it work out? I have stopped ballet classes, which seemed to make my bunions hurt. I now wear sa...
Hello All, I need some advice. I wish to order the Littmann Cardiology III. But it comes in 2 lengths: 22" & 27". I cannot decide which one I should buy. I am 5'9". Does a person's height has something to do with the need of a longer / shorter s...
Great info, I really appreciate all the kind responses! I am getting the longer tub version. What is your opinion on Cardio III? For general accessments. Happy Nursing! Christina
Thank you for all the info on the watches. I am thinking to get a lapel watch. Also, I had seen on the net (allhearts.com) an 'EMT' watch for man, it has a large dial & calender. I am thinking: a man's watch band is large enough to be pushed up...
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Ladynasdaq, Thank you for your info! I went to Kmart to try on shoes today, met a few nurses there. They recommended the laced-up white shoes with padded insoles. Have you tried them? If you have, would appreciate if you could tell me what do you th...
Thank You Betts, I am not quiting. It's hard to be a totally green newbie among a group of students who have nursing experience already. And it's scary. Especially the clinical lab vital signs. I have never worked with any of the equipments before t...
Oh my God! That's sooo funny! It's my first clinical day today, so I needed the laughs. Thank you for sharing! I will definitely share this with other classmates who all seem to be as nervous as I am!
I am sooo happy! Starting clinicals Jan. 29th. I have 3 questions & need your kind help: (1) we are recommended to buy SR105 Sprague Stethoscope (black) I know from other posters that a good stethoscope is a good investment. Should I settle with...
Most adn programs in this city need only gen chem. I am in an adn program right now, will start nursing 1 this semester. I plan to take org chem in summer, if I can find a class, because like you, I want to continue my ed after the adn rn. Best wishe...
Hello Kristin, I first wish you successful completion of your final semester, and next: to pass the nclex! I will take the kind offer, and come to you for questions! Feeling very fortunate:) God bless you, Christina
Dear Marci, The rolling backpack I have has the letters "B.U.M." on it, I think it's the brand name. It's waterproof, super light, w/- wide-set wheels which is important for steadier pull when it is full of heavy books and things. I machine washed i...
Dear ADN2002, Thank you for the reply and the valuable information from an experienced person. You are great help! I will order the Littmann Classic ll SE after I have checked with my adviser next week! I don't want to be the only one with a differe...
Hello Marci! The rolling backpack is helpful, I have been using one for a few months now. I use it to carry the heavy books, water, soda.... I also did something naughty: I cut my AP book and filed the chapters, making it easier to read on the train....
Dec 26 was our last class for the fall semester. We will be on vacation until late Jan. Lots of things to do during the break: see family and friends that I had abandoned since last January, clean up my closets and papers, prepare tax returns...etc. ...
Lisa, I am doing the same thing as Tonya. Because this is my 2nd degree, there is not much help for students like us. I just keep a full time job and a weekend job to pay for my school and city living. Will let my future employer pay for my BSN and h...
This semester I am 4.0. Total GPA now is 3.87. This is my final semester before clinicals. Don't know how difficult the clinicals will be. To be honest, I am a little scared. Best wishes, Christina
Traci, It's hard to not zzz off during classes when one has to work and go to school. We drink a lot of diet coke or pepsi. Some bring coffee candies. Working out a bit each morning helps. Christina
In all my classes there are many non traditional older students, some with grown kids. They do really well & very helpful to the rest of the students. Before I started school this Jan., I went to a few open houses, the situations were the same: l...