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  1. I hate group projects

    nlitened replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Students

    I couldn't agree with you more!! I am going through this frustration right now!

  2. Cheating in nursing school

    nlitened replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    There is cheating going on with a group of students in my cohort. Unfortunately, nothing will be done until the instructors can PROVE cheating has taken

  3. Question for all nursing students

    nlitened replied to Budgiesmuggler's topic in General Students

    Some instructors do, and some

  4. What did you want to specialize in vs. What you want to specialize in now

    nlitened replied to Candace_Mk's topic in General Students

    That each of my patients has something different. I am able to see different disease processes, meds, surgeries, procedures, etc. There is just so much to learn, and I love every minute of

  5. What did you want to specialize in vs. What you want to specialize in now

    nlitened replied to Candace_Mk's topic in General Students

    I thought I'd want to go into L&D when I first started nursing school. But I remained open minded, and now know that L&D is definitely not what I want to get into. I have fallen in love...

  6. Starting NCLEX/HESI studying the first semester?

    nlitened replied to betabob's topic in General Students

    Not studying for the NCLEX per se, but getting use to those kind of questions. And yes, it is advisable to expose yourself to those NCLEX style questions from semester one, because all of your tests...

  7. Typical nursing school schedule?

    nlitened replied to lolly78's topic in General Students

    At my school lecture is 3 days a week 0830-1300 and clinical twice a week 0700-1300. When we have open lab it is usually between 1400-1500. During my first semester we started clinical on week 4,...

  8. Meeting patient the day before clinical

    nlitened replied to augurey's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of schools allowing students to do this. We get out patient the morning of, and get report along side our nurses. Our clinical instructor is always good with assigning us a care...

  9. Would you live in a rural community for nursing?

    nlitened replied to thenursehopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely move. And I would actually prefer a rural area. But what are YOUR thoughts about

  10. Spider veins

    nlitened replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    I wore them every single day I worked, and still have them:( I agree that there is a genetic component. Both my mother and grandmother have them. I also have spent thousands of dollars having the...

  11. Tattoos in Nursing

    nlitened replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    People are going to judge whether I have tattoos or no tattoos, brown hair or bright red hair, etc. The poor PP cut off their dreads:no: all because it may be perceived as "unprofessional". Come on!...

  12. Tattoos in Nursing

    nlitened replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't mind seeing tattoos on nurses. I have a whole bunch myself (only 2 very small ones that are visible). I am always asked about the meaning, and have never had a negative comment. I also...

  13. This is it.

    nlitened replied to MadisonG's topic in General Students

    You can do this! Just 9 more weeks! ***Sending motivation vibes your

  14. First clinical competency was a disaster

    nlitened replied to iwearadrstethoscope's topic in General Students

    Our instructors know we are nervous during check offs, and they know we will make mistakes sometimes because we are still learning. Try not to beat yourself up about it. Trust me, you are not the...

  15. Very, Very Bad Week

    nlitened replied to NurseGirl525's topic in General Students

    I am sorry for you loss. (((HUGS))) Thank you for sharing you story with

  16. What do you guys think of jogger scrubs?

    nlitened replied to jarae's topic in General Students

    I don't like the bottom part; would never wear them. They look a lil old lady-ish,

  17. Was my Professor wrong...

    nlitened replied to loving2024's topic in General Students

    B. Sodium level is normal, potassium is low. So give spironolactone and let the physician know about the potassium level. If you know how spironolactone works, then you have your

  18. So I've been reading

    nlitened replied to Realauren89's topic in General Students

    I use my Saunders book with each subject we cover...along with my school book of course. It does help. Plus you need to get use to seeing those kinds of questions, even if your professor doesn't ask...

  19. Whistle Blowing: Just or Worthy of Mistrust?

    nlitened replied to Squidelle's topic in General Students

    Definitely something the professor should know

  20. First nursing school A!!!!

    nlitened replied to mrsboots87's topic in General Students

    WooHoo!!! Great

  21. Stress Relief

    nlitened replied to NurseGirl525's topic in General Students

    When it rains it pours...as they say;) But you seem to be handling it all well. Thank goodness for crafting! For me, when I am feeling stressed I just drop what I'm doing and take the night off. No...

  22. TEAS exam Failed.. Help!

    nlitened replied to miems630's topic in General Students

    Try studying for longer than 2 days, and use the study guide they recommend. Use the resources you have to help...library books, YouTube,

  23. Document Everything!

    nlitened replied to pcatorn's topic in General Students

    this thread is

  24. Nursing with Hyperhidrosis

    nlitened replied to KrystalWu's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I do not have hyperhidrosis, but a suggestion/question. Have you ever done the Botox injections? Apparently it works pretty well. If you haven't already, maybe talk to your doctor about

  25. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    nlitened replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not an RN, and the only advice I can give you is learn to be more flexible. If not, then you might not have this job for much