mnw9412

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1. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

   mnw9412 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

   Current BSN 3rd semester here. Nursing school is VERY difficult, but going through hard times doesn't come without its rewards, like many of the wise ones here on AN. For me, knowing that I wasn't the...

2. MTSU Fall 2015 nursing applicants

   mnw9412 replied to jessicazac's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   I hope you're enjoying your first semester! It's hard, but I know you can do it! Always remember that this is all a LEARNING PROCESS!!! They're hard on you for a reason. But every faculty member wants...

3. MTSU Fall 2015 nursing applicants

   mnw9412 replied to jessicazac's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Due to recent changes with the examination policy, MTSU is NOT losing their accreditation. We are ranked the 15th in the top 100 nursing schools east of the Mississippi. I'd reconsider looking at...

4. Fundamentals of Nursing Clinicals

   mnw9412 replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

   My clinical started at 6:45 and ended around 3. So knocking at 8 hours if you don't include the 15 minute lunch

5. Starting Med Surg in 2 Weeks

   mnw9412 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

   I really appreciate this advice! My previous clinical was at a nursing home, and there was a horrible grouch who was just mean and brutal to care for. The nurses working quickly made us aware that...

6. Starting Med Surg in 2 Weeks

   mnw9412 posted a topic in General Students

   In less than two weeks, I start my med surg course with the clinicals twice a week, along with OB, and that rotation starts in October. I'm just curious as to how everyone did during Med-Surg. I've...

7. Fundamentals of Nursing Clinicals

   mnw9412 replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

   I loved my fundamentals clinical. It's really what verified that I wanted to be a nurse. We gave bed baths, changed briefs, helped the residents change themselves if needed, fed them, pass out meds,...

8. Any tips for a new nursing student?

   mnw9412 replied to mursuli428's topic in General Students

   First of all, congrats on getting into nursing school! That's always a big achievement :) 1. Buy a planner and mark down every exam date, project deadline, and cancelled classes. 2. Make friends....

9. Lost CNA Hospital job

   mnw9412 replied to altolover's topic in General Students

   Grow from this! The actions of being late and wearing headphones during a shift are inexcusable, but they are nonetheless an experience to gain from. I'm not entirely sure how to guide you towards...

10. clinicals

    mnw9412 replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    During my first round of clinicals, we would always eat at the facility because we only had about 15-20 minutes for lunch. We were some relief for the RNs and LPNs who worked there because they could...

11. Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    mnw9412 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    Final Update: I don't know how I did it, but I pulled out a solid B from this class. Apparently, "thinking like a nurse" really does help. Thank you to everyone who offered encouragement through this...

12. Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    mnw9412 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    I thought pain would be the answer, but it was the patient crying on the floor, with no rationale as to why by our instructor. Funny story: a current 4th semester was telling me about his experience...

13. Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    mnw9412 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad you can interpret a tone through black and white text. You honestly think I haven't tried everything I know to do? Googled study techniques. Pic-monics. Writing notes. Typing notes. Going...

14. Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    mnw9412 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    My current average is a 78 and I need a 75 to pass. We have one more exam, and a final. Then 5% of our grade is from a HESI review exam that is curved and 5% participation points. It's definitely...

15. Bombed first Fundementals Exam

    mnw9412 replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    Update #2: Pretty convinced I'm going to be held back a semester because of this class. I've tried everything I know. Spent over $150 for supplemental books. Spent time away from my family for months...