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I think OP has the right to focus on what SHE wants when it comes to her future career goals...that's not immature at all. OP, if you don't think nursing is for you then by all means, find what IS for you. Completing a degree for a career you aren't interested in is a big waste of time and money. Obviously, think long and hard about this decision but if it's not for you that's ok! You're only 21, that is still very young...no reason to rush big decisions like this. Good luck!

I'm about to complete my first clinical rotation, I always bring: stethoscope, comfortable shoes, compression socks, big hair clip or elastics, more black pens than I'll ever need, watch with a second hand, notebook small enough to fit in my scrub pocket, ibuprofen, water bottle, and a small snack-usually a banana or energy bar. That's honestly all I've needed, I bring my scissors and permanent marker but I've only used them once. Good luck! You'll be a nervous wreck the first day, everyone is, but each day you'll get more and more comfortable!

I start my ADN program on August 31st! I'll be taking "Nursing I" which is a 9 credit class including lecture, lab and clinical, Mon-Th. I just finished buying all of my supplies and books and completing all of the health, etc. requirements...now I'm just trying to enjoy the rest of summer and spend time with my daughter before the craziness begins! I'm expecting it to be stressful and time consuming, I think I'm prepared in that way...I also work and have a family so it's gonna be a lot but I think I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Good luck to all of you!

That's probably a good idea...mine was on our booklist under the recommended section.

I just bought the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015, only because it was recommended by my school.

Thanks for this post! As a nursing student it's comforting to know that it's normal for the "icky" stuff to bother me...as long as the patient doesn't know!

There were definitely a few chem questions...specifically I remember having to balance a few chemical equations.

Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway... Earl Nightingale

Any specific channels you can recommend?

I'm interested in more info about this too...are there any that accept nursing students??

This happens to me also when using the app on my phone. Try opening it with safari or internet explorer, it works for me that way.

You forgot about it?!

"You'd think if the hospital is going to spy on their nurses, they'd make the cameras a little more inconspicuous..."

I'm sorry sir, but your home care visits don't include home repairs...

Youtube: MathAntics It is a very helpful channel for basic math skills and explains concepts very clearly.

I work about 18 hours/week as an Office Manager for a small primary care office.

I haven't heard any info about how the waitlist works but I would be surprised if Great Bay was still accepting alternates. The mandatory orientation was this past Monday and we already have deadlines coming up quickly for the technical requirements. Like I said, I don't know this for sure, but if they were to accept more people they'd have to do it pretty soon in order to give them enough time to complete the requirements for Fall.

Do you want to tell him the free DD coffee for Nurse Appreciation Week was a hoax, or should I?

10 hours a day is a lot! I would suggest you study for a few hours each day and take breaks. What study materials are you using? I found what worked for me was the ATI Teas Study Manual, then if there was a topic that I didn't quite understand I would use Youtube to find a video on that topic. There's a great math channel on youtube, MathAntics, the videos are a little lame but they cover most of what is on the Teas V. Good luck!

Hmm, it's almost like they want to make sure only the most capable and deserving applicants are accepted... As we've all heard, nursing school is no joke...the application process is strenuous for a reason.

Thank you so much, Badassnurse! I hope I come across more with your attitude, I genuinely appreciate it. The crabby pants of the nursing world will just make me that much better.

Thank you, nursel56. There is a lot of helpful info on this site so I do plan on taking advantage of that. It's just so crazy how quickly some will jump at the chance to put another down.

And here I thought compassion, hard work, and love of medicine were the qualifications to be a good nurse. Good thing I have you all to show me it's more about appearances, how naive of me! I only hope one day I can be as professional and charm-free as all of you.

I understand the importance of looking professional. You will never see me in scrubs covered in cartoon characters. However, a little charm or color doesn't hurt. Professional does not have to be synonymous to boring.

rockyshorz, I received a receipt of my deposit (along with a new charge for orientation fee!) in the mail this past week. Have you received one yet? If not, you may want to call and make sure yours is all set. I can't wait until orientation, I'm so anxious to start buying supplies! Haha