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  1. Reflections of your first semester?

    gearedup replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Students

    I just finished my first semester, and I'm not going to make light out of it: it was hard! But it is doable. It does get hard sometimes to balance family, just remember to focus on quality time with...

  2. Why in the world would you go lvn route???!!!??!

    gearedup replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It really is dependent on where you live. I live in a rural area, and I was far better off going the LVN route first. I know many new RNs that are driving from 50-80 miles to work in order to reach a...

  3. Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    gearedup replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    I have no problem with people having tattoos. However, we are covered in skin, the majority of it can be inked without showing in typical work attire. Don't ink arms, necks , and faces because they...

  4. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    gearedup replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    80% In the LPN program I am in. I don't find it too difficult except in adult nursing, right now I am thrilled to maintain my 89 in it, that class is about to eat me alive! I've wondered what the...

  5. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    gearedup replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    The thing is though, its all about perspective. I don't know how distracting knitting would be because I having experienced it. But I routinely hear eating and slurping noises, people on phones,...

  6. I am a student being bullied :-(

    gearedup replied to TexasGal1964's topic in General Students

    Im a student myself, but this topic has been discussed between me and the multitudes in my family and friends that work in healthcare. Basically, all these answers are somewhat correct. Yes, you...

  7. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    gearedup replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I would ask your instructor. Personally, by far the most distracting thing to me is when students play on their phones constantly. Followed by the handful of people that have stories about "someone...

  8. Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    gearedup posted a topic in General Students

    In the last 6 months of my father's life, he had a multitude of health issues, knew he didn't have long to live, and he and the family wanted him to be able to spend that time at home and not in a...

  9. Online vs. Classroom/Hybrid

    gearedup replied to hahcna's topic in General Students

    They each have their place. I have done my prereqs online, I can work at my own pace, and don't have to deal with distractions from silly students. I can't imagine taking my nursing program online...

  10. Sticky situation .. What would you do?

    gearedup replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    Yes, this remark is what got this whole thread sidetracked to begin with! Its as if its OK for some to be condescending but not others..... anyway, i would go as far up the chain as needed to fix...

  11. how many of you actually read all the chapters?

    gearedup posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in my first semester of LPN school. My grades are good, to be honest they are far better than I thought I could make. However, there are some that aren't doing so well. The teachers keep telling...

  12. Need Advice

    gearedup replied to alayzhial's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also, my tip specifically for A&P is to watch a you tube lecture on the chapter you are going to be covering in class BEFORE you have your class lecture, or before you start studying the chapter...

  13. Need Advice

    gearedup replied to alayzhial's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm no expert, but I have figured out this much in my earlier years in college and in the nursing program now. Everyone has a unique way in which they learn and retain information. Some use...

  14. Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    gearedup replied to gearedup's topic in General Students

    I guess that's me, too! I've always been a bit of a "mother hen". Grouchy at times, but always want to help make things better

  15. PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

    gearedup replied to RNsRWe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It isn't that there will be legal action taken against you, but if you are in nursing school, you are pretty well at their mercy as to whether or not you remain there as far as conduct goes. I...

  16. how many of you actually read all the chapters?

    gearedup replied to gearedup's topic in General Students

    I mainly read only the sections that include material from the outlines/powerpoints and what we touched on in class. I'd say when it's all said and done, I pretty much do the reading eventually. I...

  17. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    gearedup replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hope I have nurses like you when I start clinicals! I really enjoy doing my skills checkoffs (the first few made me a nervous wreck, but it's so much better now!), and I can't wait do be "in the...

  18. How can I fix my mistake of doing drugs while trying to get into a CNA program?

    gearedup replied to unknowngenius10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand that marijuana does help stress, but it will add more stress to your life because of how it can affect you in school and work. I would wait to enroll the next round, so you won't have...

  19. What's up with these test grades?? :/

    gearedup replied to YogiPNtoRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have to pay extremely close attention to the wording of the test questions and answers. I have found that what trips me up the most is the extra unneeded information in the questions. If u can write...

  20. If someone is caught plagiarizing, should they be failed on the spot or get a zero

    gearedup replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    I understand the OP's response to this situation. If the cheating was done in a nursing class (I mean outright, intentional cheating, not a plausible mistake in citing or misunderstandings about...

  21. Am I being insensitive? ?

    gearedup replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would think If you are in nursing school, you would have to cover everything no matter what your circumstances. I wouldn't worry about it, you have enough on your plate without focusing on other...

  22. Hostility

    gearedup replied to MissRis13's topic in General Students

    I know it isn't like that where I am in nursing school, but they have a very "no-nonsense" environment. This is going to be my second career, so I don't know specifically about the healthcare...

  23. Incoming 40 yr old LPN student.

    gearedup replied to tati1252's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm 39 and am starting my 5th week of LPN school. I was terrified the first couple of weeks, but now I'm really enjoying it. Just look at it as a job! My school does nclex style tests and I'm gonna...

  24. First exam, feeling discouraged :(

    gearedup replied to shells31's topic in General Students

    Excuse my awful spelling please. This tablet and I don't get

  25. First exam, feeling discouraged :(

    gearedup replied to shells31's topic in General Students

    Don't get discouraged, you would be surprised at how many don't do well on those first tests! I just barely passes my first few tests, and now I'm pulling in 100s about 3/4 of the time! As you have...