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  1. Anyone care to share what made you fall in love with Nursing career?

    direw0lf replied to Fall15NYU's topic in General Students

    What I don't expect to like about it: Mandatory overtime, 12hr 3 days, and tired body. What I expect I will love about it: I really can't say it better than the reply about watching a NICU nurse sing...

  2. loans and scholarships

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    Hey all, so my school's tuition has gone up, that plus nursing lab fees will mean I'm looking at a $2,000 increase per semester to my tuition. Questions: What if any loans have you all taken out? Is...

  3. loans and scholarships

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Thanks! yes this will be my first

  4. Medical school after nursing school ?

    direw0lf replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

    edit: oops posted wrong thread

  5. Medical school after nursing school ?

    direw0lf replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

    You definitely need to start talking to advisers! Diff med schools have slightly different pre-reqs, and cost! One of my instructors (an RN) said her friend worked as a CNA the summer before med...

  6. Nursing school too hard on purpose?

    direw0lf replied to fangirl's topic in General Students

    Maybe I have no business replying because I haven't had a nursing class yet, and my school is really good. I just read this though and asked myself how would I feel. I honestly don't think I'd have a...

  7. Just found out I failed NCLEX for the third time! Help!

    direw0lf replied to aliciajade's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You might want to look at this? Simple Nursing You can browse a ton of youtubes before you decide to pay, if it helps. Everyone is different. I know I have trouble when there's more than 1 right...

  8. Tips for New Nursing Students

    direw0lf replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this thread! I'm a little nervous about the friends tip. I didn't have a great experience in my science classes, people ended up copying off me when I thought we were becoming friends. 2...

  9. HHA or ER unit assistant?

    direw0lf replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    oh I would jump at ER tech! Lucky you! Well another factoring in to help you decide maybe, is your school load/family responsibilities? HHA at times could be a lot more relaxing. Good luck

  10. Physical exam on women

    direw0lf replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    I'm a female but I just wanted to say that whether you have to do peri care or assessment or not, or when you insert a foley in the future, your own composure will help put the patient at ease. I...

  11. What is the freaking deal with OB?

    direw0lf replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    Although I haven't had any clinical experience yet, the 2 nursing students at my school ahead of me were talking about their OB/L&D clinical. They described it as low stress (one actually said she...

  12. does anyone use a medical prestige stethoscope?

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    I hear mostly recommendations for Littman stethoscopes. Does anyone have a medical prestige? They're a little cheaper. Do you think not as good though?

  13. does anyone use a medical prestige stethoscope?

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Thanks! The Littman cardiology 3 seems like one of the best, but the price was over $100. Maybe that will come with

  14. struggle with micro

    direw0lf replied to fairyrage's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey I just wanted to share something I learned today. Two of my biology teachers confided that they got C's in science classes as undergrads. One got 3 C's in gen chem, orgo, and biochem. The other...

  15. what's your schedule?

    direw0lf posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I should be in bed but I was finalizing my schedule for the fall. I love it and kind of wanted to share it since I'm happy about it.. I'm taking neurobio M-W 5-6:15 and lab F 2-4:35. Intro to Patient...

  16. Let's Share Our Healthy Snacks!!

    direw0lf replied to brandiep1982's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this topic! I'm trying.. Well two snacks I crave are fruit gummies and chocolate. To make them healther, for chocolate I get chocolate fat free pudding, low fat hot choc, yogurt, or...

  17. Getting into nursing school

    direw0lf replied to sportygirl's topic in General Students

    Yeah I was going to ask if it will replace your grade too..in my school it would. Do go to the writing lab or tutor in your school though..there's so much writing! The first assignment I have in my...

  18. A first for me in clinicals today

    direw0lf replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    Well I haven't started clinical yet, but I talked to 3 students today who are ahead of my in the program. They were really friendly to me, gave me a few tips, and told me what they loved and hated...

  19. is using an old nclex book a bad idea?

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    My aunt gave me her 2000 Nclex book. It's title is NCLEX/Cat-RN Core Review Study guide by Margaret M. Dahlhauser. Do you think it will be too outdated? (my first nursing class starts in July)

  20. is using an old nclex book a bad idea?

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Did it sound like I was worrying? I'm very excited, not worried.. I'm blessed to be in a great school that I've done well in so far and looking fwd to continuing the journey toward my BSN and beyond....

  21. I need tips about eating when studying!!

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    Ok guys, is anyone in the same boat as me?! When I sit at home spending hours studying, I just find that I keep going to the kitchen and grabbing one snack after the other and eating nonstop (it's...

  22. Starting nursing school in three weeks, what am I forgetting?

    direw0lf replied to Chelonophile's topic in General Students

    Good luck! Not sure your school informed you of this, or if you know already, but BLS CPR and liability insurance are required for my school's nursing program. My pocked organizer came with a pupil...

  23. Need help choosing my classes

    direw0lf replied to manda90's topic in General Students

    Being that you said you hate math and never took a science, I'd be cautious taking them together in the summer. The good side of that is, they'd be over fast. Bad side is, very intense, plan on that....

  24. I need tips about eating when studying!!

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    You're right, I should just push myself to do a little exercise each day, instead of saying I'm too tired. I think I do eat more when I feel the intensity

  25. Jobs: Nursing Tutor or PCA

    direw0lf replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    I love being a tutor! I'm not a nursing tutor yet, but I am a writing and biology/genetics tutor. It's so much easier honestly, since I'm a commuter already and I really enjoy helping other students....