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1. First Nursing School Test-Failed...

   random13 replied to NRSK's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Welcome to nursing school! Not being funny, but I have been there! Be sure to check your book against what you answered. They are human and sometimes the book reading contradicts the the test answer....

2. What is supposed to be the hardest year?

   random13 replied to lampard's topic in General Students

   In my area the first semester was the worst. That's not to say all of the others were a cake walk

3. Do you get painful menstrual cramps?

   random13 replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I can get a bit more crampy and general ill feeling when I am super busy and not eating properly. I have never taken days off for it though. That said, you should check with your GYN to be sure...

4. Medical supplies

   random13 replied to Nicolee.mb's topic in Canada

   I understood the question to be that the facility would pay for them and since you are a new full time nurse you are trying to find a supplier to order decent supplies from; am I

5. Pay for parking?

   random13 replied to Paws2people's topic in General Nursing

   I live in NC and the major hospitals here require paid parking. Even worse, some employees as well as nursing students are not allowed to park in the decks and are required to pay to park and ride at...

6. Readmission into Nursing School Letter

   random13 replied to olivia91's topic in General Students

   If I were writing this letter I would not explain what happened last time where the children and work are concerned unless they ask for it. It makes the request long. Get straight to the point. Tell...

7. Career Move Advice

   random13 replied to NatureLoverx3's topic in General Students

   I wouldn't leave the current job. Nursing school is stressful, and adding a new stressor to that isn't going to help you. Although I had been a CNA for almost 10 years before going into nursing school...

8. What do people think about 'older' students?

   random13 replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I just graduated with an ASN in May. I am 34 and at least half of my class was 30 and above. I never heard any negative things regarding age. And to take it a step further our highest class gpa was a...

9. Should I quit my job?

   random13 replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

   I would absolutely get out. I worked too hard for my nursing license to lose it or get a mark on my record for something crazy. I went into this profession to take care of people. There is no way you...