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I didn't think of this! Thank you I will ask my clinical instructors and the hospitals I go to. :)

Thank you :)

In your opinion, which is more useful to have on the side? I am about to finish my first semester in Nursing school and I know my scholarship will run out soon (I applied a semester late) so I want to be certified in something related to my career and also to have something as a back up for when I have to work. I have the opportunity to become certified in either phlebotomy or as a pharmacy technician. I am torn between what to do... I can take phlebotomy classes over my whole summer break at a local community college (about $600 out of pocket total for including the scrubs, exam and course fees, book). Whereas, the pharmacy technician exam or PCTB can be taken for $130. My friend and I could study for this exam on our own (she has the book and I have a friend who is also majoring in pre-pharmacy who can help us) I confirmed with the pre-pharmacy advisor at my university and they said that I do not have to be enrolled into formal classes in order to take the exam, but I have to take this exam and pass regardless if I want to be certified. I just don't know what would be more useful for Nursing... I think phlebotomy would be fun and I think it is interesting. I know that finding a vein would be difficult; I also do not mind working with blood. Next semester, (in the fall) I will be taking Nursing Pharmacology so I thought this would also help me become familiar with the drugs.. etc. I am leaning more towards becoming pharmacy certified because it is obviously cheaper and it will boost me a little for school.l.. I am aware that you have to become re-certified every two years and I do not mind. I just want some opinions on what you would do in my situation or what would you reccomend? Thank you :)

It has been the first week of Nursing school and I am not sure if I should be taking notes while I read because it is a lot of stuff! My patho teacher provided at least a lecture outline but I am not sure if what she wants us to know because it seems too vague... I used to copy on paper my professor's powerpoints but I do not want to get into that habit because it takes up too much time. I just want to know what worked for most of you and the different ways to study or if anyone would just recommend flashcards? Would that be too much?

Hello everyone! I am a Pre-Nursing student attending New Mexico State University and I am doing this project as a part of a classroom exercise (not for publication). I hope many of you that reply to this post will allow me to use this information. I will NOT use your real name if you ask me not to, otherwise the username I will see, I will write in my paper. Its ONLY 10 questions! Thank you all so much for your time 1. How long have you been a nurse? 2. Where did you get your qualifications from? 3. How much education was required to be a Nurse? 4. What is the typical work day like? 5. What do you like about being a nurse? 6. What do you dislike about being a nurse? 7. What would you change about nursing? 8. What personal qualities/abilities are important for doing well in Nursing? 9. What impresses you in a resume from someone who is applying for Nursing? 10. What advice would you have for someone like me considering this field?

Hello everyone! I am a Pre-Nursing student attending New Mexico State University and I am doing this project as a part of a classroom exercise (not for publication). I hope many of you that reply to this post will allow me to use this information. I will NOT use your real name if you ask me not to, otherwise the username I will see, I will write in my paper. Its ONLY 10 questions! Thank you all so much for your time 1. How long have you been a nurse? 2. Where did you get your qualifications from? 3. How much education was required to be a Nurse? 4. What is the typical work day like? 5. What do you like about being a nurse? 6. What do you dislike about being a nurse? 7. What would you change about nursing? 8. What personal qualities/abilities are important for doing well in Nursing? 9. What impresses you in a resume from someone who is applying for Nursing? 10. What advice would you have for someone like me considering this field?