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    How can I be taken more seriously?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Students

    I am 5'1, and 105 lbs. I am 26 but I look like I am 18. I am currently a junior nursing student and I work as a CNA. Today my boss told me I am small, have a high voice and not as assertive as the...
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    is a Hospital job in nursing school necessary?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your comment. What sort of outside of the hospital experience did you
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    How can I be taken more seriously?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your input. I am still working on not letting my height and petite build define me. You were right about the high voice part. I get anxious a lot!! But all of your comments...
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    Managing fitness in Nursing school

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to natmanzo's topic in General Students

    Yes working out is important! I have hypothyroidism so working out and eating right are a must for me! I workout whenever I can, even if all I can do is a 30 minute run or walking my dog around the...
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    Federal Student Loan Debt..options?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, I am a senior nursing student. I will graduate in May with my BSN, I am 27 and will be 28 years old when I graduate. I started out at a community college and took all my core classes. I...
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    Federal Student Loan Debt..options?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for all of your comments. I appreciate everyone's feed back. I am going to look into my options. To save money I am considering moving closer to home (I hate where my parents live) but I...
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    Federal Student Loan Debt..options?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    Yes..I agree with you. After I transferred from the community college and was going to my private school for about year I had the realization that this going to be EXPENSIVE. I called my mom...
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    What was your experience like in nursing school? I have a lot of questions!

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *does anyone have this same condition/situation as me? Yes I get nervous. If you need to see a doctor because your condition is serious do so. But you will have to give presentations and speeches....
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    Federal Student Loan Debt..options?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    I have definitely been thinking about traveling nursing. I looked into it and found I have to work for a year first but I am glad it pays well and that it would be a good option. thank
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It has been a dream of both myself and my boyfriend to live on a lake. Just wondering where your beautiful lakes and rivers are
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Exercise! When I am stressed and don't feel like working out I force myself to because I know that is when I need it most. I also like to listen to music or walk my dog. Watch a movie, eat some...
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    Is nursing school worth it?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all! I made it through my Junior year in one piece. Needless to say it was one heck of a hard year. I start my senior year next week Monday. Knowing this is my last year I hope will keep...
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    Is nursing school worth it?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am a first semester Junior. I am wondering if nursing school is worth it. I am in a 4 year BSN program and I am worn out. I have so much homework and stress I can't eat, and I am tired all...
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    How land a pool/float CNA position

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all. I just finished up my Junior year of nursing school. (go me!). I had to leave my CNA job a CBRF this past semester because it was way too stressful with school. I did not like the job but I...
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    Stress and Anxiety making me want to Quit...any helpful advice?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi I am a junior nursing student working towards my BSN. I am currently taking community nursing and med surg. Originally community nursing was meant to only be a 7 week clinical they now changed it...
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    Group Work and Community Clinical any tips?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Students

    So my community clinical instructor e-mailed us 4 days before the beginning of the clinical to let us know instead of the clinical going half the semester it goes all semester long. Additionally I...
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    Mount St. Mary's College ABSN Summer 2015

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Jessyzgirl29's topic in School, College Programs

    I looked at Mt.Mary. But i decided to go with CUW. So far I am very happy with my decision. Good luck to
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    Made a mistake at work how to build my reputation again?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a nursing student and I work as a CNA at a CBRF. I have been employed there almost a year. I am very sweet to my coworkers and my residents and I am a hard worker. However, we recently hired a...
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    Good grades, substandard clinical performance

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

    You are a nursing student this all sounds totally normal. You are doing well in classes which is great. What might work for you is getting a part time job working in LTC. This will help you to...
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    Does it matter what nursing school you go to?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Harlowe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes it does sort of. As long as NCLEX pass rates are good then stay. Also is it ADN or BSN? You can get your ADN first then go to a better school online for BSN. Personally, from what I have heard...
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    Is nursing school worth it?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the feedback. I needed a little boost of reassurance. I saw a lot of posts on how the job is even harder than school and it really got to me. NewYorkerGirl, I drive 45 minutes to...
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    What has been your favorite clinical experience so far?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Students

    I am only a first semester junior but I had a really good experience in my psych rotation. A 23 year old with psychosis NOS was my assigned patient. He had only been there a few days and I tried to...
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    Care plan book

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to heathersmith88's topic in General Students

    YES! The Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 10th edition by Betty J. Ackley and Gail B. Ladwig. It's my careplan bible. I made a careplan a few weeks ago for an assignment my teacher was so impressed she...
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    Nursing school is killing my relationship!

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    I am a junior and I have been living with my boyfriend 5 years now. Yes it is hard. Nursing school will really test your relationship. He needs to remember this is one of the hardest things you...
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    Meds after pharmacology.

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to hjh5673's topic in General Students

    I am a first semester Junior. I just took two semesters of pharmacology last semester got in A in both classes and got a level 2 on my ATI as well. Believe me, even after finishing pharm I still...