Charmiecharmo

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1. I can't believe this just happened!!!

   Charmiecharmo replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

   Yes! Definitely stay in contact! You can to keep "networking" as much as you can so that you have a lead to follow after you graduate!

2. App for recording lecture

   Charmiecharmo replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

   A lot of the students used their phones to record, but many had free space on their phone to record the entire lecture. Some bought digital recorders so they can transfer the .mp3 files to their computer without having to worry about their phone usag...

3. Pregnant in Traditional BSN Program

   Charmiecharmo replied to swanky's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! Yes, talk to your program instructors/director. That was one of the topics that my program covered during orientation. They said they understood that life changes can happen during the program and that students should notify them rig...

4. Volunteer

   Charmiecharmo replied to vuphan86's topic in General Students

   There was a volunteer opportunity for nursing students to administer the flu shot during my program and it was for patients at a certain hospital. Maybe call around the different hospitals around your area and ask about any flu shot clinic volunteer ...

5. Shoe recs for clinicals

   Charmiecharmo replied to poopylala's topic in General Students

   I had to wear white shoes for my school too. I made the mistake of getting some cheap payless shoes. The biggest mistake ever because my feet, knees, and back would ache at the end of clinicals. Get something that is comfortable and within a price ra...

6. burnt out/senioritis

   Charmiecharmo replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

   The last semester of my program was one of the toughest times in my life. There was a lot of tears, fear, and frustration. You have to keep your eye on the prize and work your hardest until you get that diploma, license, and job. Think of what made y...

7. Feeling Lonely

   Charmiecharmo replied to juneybug's topic in General Students

   There are some students who tend to only hang around their study group and rarely want to reach out to the rest of the class. It can get isolating, but as time goes by and people get placed in different clinical groups, more interaction amongst the g...

8. Knitting during class: ok or not?

   Charmiecharmo replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

   I had a classmate who would knit in class too. It was interesting watching her because I did not know how to knit.

9. Starting clinicals this week and I'm TERRIFIED!

   Charmiecharmo replied to MissCris's topic in General Students

   Keep moving forward! You're doing a great job. It is very stressful worrying about being ready for clinicals for the first time, but after a few times you get more comfortable. One of the most important rules I've learned is the importance of SAFETY....

10. 10 Study Tips that will Make Nursing School Easier

    Charmiecharmo replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Students

    Great advice!

11. one of those nights

    Charmiecharmo replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm sorry to hear that! There are plenty of "those days"

12. Hear that eerie taunt? "Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat."

    Charmiecharmo replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    During nursing school, how many of us have reached over and ate candy as we got stressed out? I'm guessing many!

13. Passed the NCLEX- Would Like to Pass it On.

    Charmiecharmo replied to nowayis's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations!!!Thank you for posting this. This has been a great read. I really liked how you separated your study periods with the "burnout phase" and "regular study". I'm sure many students have faced the trials and tribulations of studying. Con...

14. Failed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions, passed on 3rd attempt with 265 questions

    Charmiecharmo replied to haners02's topic in NCLEX

    2013rn2BScorpio I was wondering if I could email you inquiring about studying strategies. I'm in need of help and would really appreciate your input if you have time. :) My email is [email protected]