RN_Jen

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  1. Statistics...how did you survive?

    RN_Jen replied to SLH522's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with everyone who said statistics isn't really like math. I was awful with math, but got a B in my statistics course. It really IS just plugging in numbers and following the...

  2. Study Groups Necessary???

    RN_Jen replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    I have always been part of a study group and I find it very helpful, but that's just my learning style....I retain more if I can talk it through, and often I find that somebody else's explanation...

  3. Weeding out of nursing students

    RN_Jen replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    After reading this post, I have to wonder (out loud)....perhaps the weeding out process is the nursing version of natural selection. They aren't looking to remove those who aren't "smart enough" (the...

  4. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    RN_Jen replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you.....I turned 47 yesterday I finished my pre-reqs in the spring and will begin NS next month. Too old......BAAAHHHH!!!! Jen PS - I've also been doing graphic design for the last 8

  5. Thinking of not accepting my nursing acceptance.

    RN_Jen replied to nurse051's topic in General Nursing

    I learned a long time ago that even if they don't say you need to know it for the test, you should probably still know it. I can't tell you how many times in my A&P class there were things...

  6. BSN duties?

    RN_Jen replied to nev's topic in General Nursing

    IMO this is just another misconception about BSN programs. There is plenty of "actual hands on" clinical training. Granted, it varies from program to program, but to make a blanket statement like...

  7. I am a sophomore in Highschool and wondering If CRNA is the job for me

    RN_Jen replied to ReinIse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm just curious.....in what way does it look "relatively

  8. Can You Tell the Gender at 17 Weeks?

    RN_Jen replied to cdietrich404's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had my sonogram at 17 weeks and it was VERY obvious that it was a

  9. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    RN_Jen replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    That's what its all

  10. BSN duties?

    RN_Jen replied to nev's topic in General Nursing

    Define hard,

  11. Question about becoming an RN

    RN_Jen replied to janiebane's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what this means, but with my twisted sense of humor I got a real chuckle out of it!

  12. Shoud I just do it??

    RN_Jen replied to vanillabloom's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm 47 and starting NS next month.....GO FOR

  13. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    RN_Jen replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl:

  14. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    RN_Jen replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I think it was more like engineer-speak. I was married to an engineer for 17 years (operative word being WAS):chuckle and he had the same "blue collar" opinion. Now, at 47, I'm finally...

  15. hesitations of becoming a nurse...ever had any????

    RN_Jen replied to nursekatrina's topic in General Nursing

    Is it too late to start over.....AT 25??!!!! :chuckle :chuckle I'm 47 and starting NS next month......its NEVER too late! You really don't need a background in science (I was a psych major)....

  16. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    RN_Jen replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're a cranky cynic! :wink2: :roll :wink2:

  17. Britney demanding background checks for her L&D nurses..

    RN_Jen replied to Peachy720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG....I'd rather not think about that!!

  18. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    RN_Jen replied to straba's topic in General Students

    George Mason University in

  19. How do I know that I have what it takes

    RN_Jen replied to isitforme's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the thread "What squicks you out?" You'll see that every nurse has something that gets to them....and sometimes its something you'd never think twice about!

  20. major before nursing

    RN_Jen replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, you're not missing anything. Some schools, mine included, list prenursing as your major because you aren't officially in the nursing program until you finish your prereqs and actually start your...

  21. major before nursing

    RN_Jen replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Psychology

  22. Psychological Evaluation

    RN_Jen replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I initially saw a psychiatrist for an evaluation. He said that, given my family history of depression and bipolar disorder I could probably benefit from meds but it was my decision....I turned down...

  23. Northwestern Virginia Hospitals - looking for opinions

    RN_Jen replied to BookishRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't know about employment there, but from a pt. perspective Reston Hospital is

  24. What are the pros of getting your BSN?

    RN_Jen replied to browsing's topic in General Students

    .......if you are already an RN when you go for your BSN most schools have an accelerated program that only takes 12-18 months, in most cases. That's how it is in my neck of the woods

  25. Wellbutrin and Itching

    RN_Jen replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm sure its quite possible the itch is a milder reaction. Hives is more of an allergic reaction, that's why my mom was taken off. But the itch could just be a weird side effect. I think its...