MiladyMalarkey ASN, BSN

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    eBook vs Physical Book

    Our school required an ebook package that also came with codes, we could also opt to add on the physical books for a extra $200. No thanks. I prefer hard books, but I'm not paying that much extra for...
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    Terrified...is this normal?

    Normal. I felt anxious about starting and wondered if I was doing the right thing. I know many others who felt something similar. For what it is worth, I have two small kids and have managed to...
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    EVOLVE Hesi Fundamentals Of Nursing Exit Exam

    ABC's, safety, priority, delegation are the biggest things I remember when I took it. This strategy may or may not help you, but it helped me...I briefly & I mean briefly reviewed all the...
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    Job Hunting Prior to Graduation/NCLEX?

    Thanks AZBB, it gives me an idea of a jumping off point. I've no expectations but doesn't hurt to
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    Best college for veteran

    If you are in Glendale why not try for Glendale Community College? Estrella is a good school too, but they only have 1 cohort (or about 30ish students) accepted to the program for each semester, GCC...
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    What do I need for nursing school?

    Everyone is giving you good tips. I think one of the important things someone else mentioned is finding a healthy way to manage stress. You may be the best student, but it'll get stressful at times....
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    CNA, nursing student

    Banner Boswell employs LPNs in their Bowell rehab center and they are banner employees. Did a clincial rotation there. Perhaps it would be the same at other Banner
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    GCU RN to MSN to FNP

    I didn't do this program, but considered it. My situation or answer may not be what you are looking for but I'll tell you what I know from my position and may or may not help. I considered the MSN...
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    Maricopa CEP application 2019

    BeccaLove0, I'm finishing up Block 3 now and also went with Ottawa. I will graduate from my CC this May and will also graduate with Ottawa at the same time. The beauty of Ottawa is their classes are...
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    Nursing as a second degre

    Maybe start with doing some research online regarding schools you may be interested in (community colleges are not bad for any pre-reqs you may need to still do-but that is your preference-you likely...
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    Nursing Course - LPN

    Hey AC, Because I was considering doing this myself and we attend the same program I can answer your question, you may have figured it out already. Yes, you can go LPN but you have to take one...
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    First clinical nightmare

    While not your fault, it is rather concerning a head to toe assessment was not one of the skills you were made to check off on in the very first few weeks of nursing school. How are you supposed to...
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    I was not close to anyone during nursing school.

    Current student. I'm on a friendly basis (mainly just friendly acquaintances) with everyone in my classes and have 2 people I always sit next to in class. But, we never go out together, never do...
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    about to fail nursing clinical

    It doesn't sound like your are failing am I correct? Just a clinical improvement plan? You could try to fight it and stir up a hornets nest, or roll with the punches of that plan like you've been...
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    Student loans for off campus housing?

    Unless your living situation is atrocious or abusive with your parents, getting into debt to live alone isn't the greatest of ideas. Living on your own and having to make ends meet on your own isn't...
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    How'd you study for NCLEX?

    I'm in my second to last semester and have started briefly looking over NCLEX review questions. My question I suppose is, what was your method for studying for NCLEX? Was it a matter of questions,...
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    Second thoughts on becoming a nurse?

    I second guess my choice to go to nursing school all the time when I don't feel confident about something or didn't do so well on a exam. I just think to myself, there is nothing else you want to do...
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    Finish my degree or quit and do nursing

    My thoughts are that you probably have a year (maybe two) worth of pre-reqs to do still. You could go another year, get your BA in psych, but then have to do another year or two getting those...
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    New NCLEX

    Slated to graduate come May and we are hearing word that we may be taking the first roll out of the new NCLEX. Word is that the new NCLEX will be a series of case studies with accompanying questions...
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    New NCLEX

    Thank you JenMH88RN! This helps, it may change or may not by the time my group sits for it, just have to prepared either way I
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    New NCLEX

    Yikes! That makes me a little apprehensive, but, congrats on getting through NCLEX
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    First semester- feels like drowning

    This is your first nursing school exam, likely the first time you've ever had "NCLEX style" questions. Give yourself a break. I've learned that usually the first exam of the semester usually is the...
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    Chemistry - how much is used in school?

    You use general chemistry concepts in NS. Learn about electrolytes, hormones, enzymes, etc., their reactions with the body, absence of, normal production or excess production. Also medication...
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    Is it normal to feel doubtful?

    Normal.
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    is nursing right for me

    Perhaps you could consider being a public health RN in your local community/county? Pay may not be as high as hospital pay but they usually have good benefits/retirement pensions. Many, if not most...