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  1. Essential Oil Overkill

    andrea3434 replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    We have lavender patches that patients can stick on their skin if they want (usually only they can smell them once placed unless you are really close). We offer them if someone is anxious and wishes...

  2. Graduating RN BSN at 32

    andrea3434 replied to bluestar776's topic in General Students

    I'll graduate with my BSN at age 37. I am married with three kids and while it hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding so far. Only a few months left for me. Good

  3. Book Shopping..

    andrea3434 replied to KelseaBee's topic in General Students

    I bought all of my books first semester and have only done it once since (a med-surg book that we need for 2nd and 4th semester). I have rented all of the other books from

  4. Calling all you Mama Nursing Students (UConn CEIN/BS)! I need your help...

    andrea3434 replied to CTMama_AJ's topic in General Students

    I am in my third semester of a 5 semester BSN program. I have three children ages 9, 7 and 3. I was a stay at home mom before going back to school so I don't have experience working full time with...

  5. Drug testing in Nursing Programs? (Anoka Ramsey CC)

    andrea3434 replied to sillycracker456's topic in General Students

    My school doesn't. We have a couple in our cohort who

  6. Can you become an RN at age 19?

    andrea3434 replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    Interesting...I know high schoolers can take college courses for their junior and senior year around here (MN). Our babysitter started at 16 and will already have two years of college completed by...

  7. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

    andrea3434 replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    If and when I work night shift my kids will either be in school/daycare while I sleep (weekdays) or my husband will have to figure it out (weekends). I know it will be hard but I don't think anything...

  8. 1st Clinical Warning

    andrea3434 replied to JinxDeFelix's topic in General Students

    Wait...does this mean you don't have to do CARE PLANS????? Our first two semesters we had to go the night before and meet our patient, look up their chart and get all pertinent information, and then...

  9. Tormenting myself over the "what ifs" of life as a nursing student

    andrea3434 replied to 8130's topic in General Students

    Bottom line- you absolutely need to find back up child care for when your kids are sick. Most schools are not going to accept you being out every time. I have three kids and if I missed class or...

  10. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

    andrea3434 replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    I am a mom of 3- 8, 7, and 3. I'm in third semester and love it! Although some days I'm hanging on by a

  11. Is nursing school as bad as they say?

    andrea3434 replied to sarahelaine08's topic in General Students

    If I can do it, you sure can! I am married with three children. I am still able to be a parent and a wife. Many of my classmates work as CNAs and at other jobs. Definitely not full time, but...

  12. Question from a Pre-Nursing Student

    andrea3434 replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    I love your post! I'm in my third semester (out of 5) and I've enjoyed all clinical so far. The only thing I've ruled out is surgery, because I absolutely love patient interaction and get slightly...

  13. Confidence and Assertiveness? Can I order that on Amazon? A terrible day.

    andrea3434 replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in General Students

    This made me chuckle. I was practicing on my kids this weekend. I was amazed at how off I was on guessing where the lower lobes of the lungs were on my 8-year -old. OP- I actually wouldn't advise...

  14. Hey has anyone taken microbiology online with lab that didnt need a lab kit??!

    andrea3434 replied to shasaynee's topic in General Students

    I took online micro and all the students were able to rent the microscope from the school's library. They shipped it to our house and we shipped it back afterwards. We did have to purchase a $200+...

  15. I made an 843 on my fundamentals HESI exam...is that bad??

    andrea3434 replied to wdyer's topic in General Students

    840 was our passing threshold or we have to remediate. But every school is

  16. Failed nursing class 6 months away from graduation, need Advice

    andrea3434 replied to Nurse Lizzy's topic in General Students

    Geez that sucks so bad. I failed my foley test out the first time (I "batted away" the sterile sheet when it flew back up, I didn't even notice I did it until my instructor told me!). I think the...

  17. New RN-BSN school admit, feeling discouraged.

    andrea3434 replied to cleslie92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was literally just going to type this. Most people don't search out internet message boards to rave about how much they love their job! It kind of freaked me out too but all the nurses I know...

  18. HESI study help/recommendations

    andrea3434 replied to emilyp05's topic in General Students

    Here's what I did (got a 94 on the entrance HESI): Studied the subjects in the HESI study guide that we would be tested on. Those were A&P, Math, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Grammar....

  19. No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

    andrea3434 replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

    It seems pretty extreme that you want to quite your entire goal of being a nurse with one no call, no show. Do you have anxiety issues? Otherwise are there other things that make you not want to do...

  20. I'll take it! $$$

    andrea3434 replied to CodeBlue21's topic in General Nursing

    My niece got hired this year as a new grad at that rate....in Fargo, ND (so not a very high

  21. Practicum jitters

    andrea3434 replied to Ms Petite 93's topic in General Students

    What I think of your "situation"? YOU NEED TO RELAX! You are getting in your own way. Your preceptor's only criticism of you was that you seem stressed and nervous...that means you really need to...

  22. had to withdraw from nursing school

    andrea3434 replied to nursingstudent65's topic in General Students

    You HAVE to figure out WHY you failed and find ways to become a better test taker if you wish to go back again. In fact you should figure these out before going to any other type of program including...

  23. 4.0 Student...Didn't get in

    andrea3434 replied to busybeeSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's a great idea to work on your interview skills! Good luck with the next

  24. RN-only or RN BSN - 35 & back to school

    andrea3434 replied to Celeste1011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    See I disagree. I am in your EXACT same situation (previous degree...SAHM for years, 35 years old!) and I am currently in second semester of getting my BSN. I see NO reason not to just go for your...

  25. 4.0 Student...Didn't get in

    andrea3434 replied to busybeeSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let it. I got into a program with a great reputation with a 3.2 gpa and no health care experience. I did great on the HESI which saved me. It just all depends on the program. OP I'm sorry!...