antowas

antowas ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Hello everyone, I have been accepted into the GCU online Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for January 2020. Is there anyone else in here planning on attending as well? I am so
  2. Grand Canyon University ACNP-AG

    Hello there, The program is going great! I really enjoy the rigor of the content and I am learning so much. I feel as though I am getting a solid education and I am so glad I chose this program!...
  3. My eating/drinking is bad on work days

    Two things - The Oats Overnight Shake and Probar-Meal-Variety-Pack My husband got me both of these because I was skipping all meals and was ravenous by the time I got home. The Oats Overnight are...
  4. What is the freaking deal with OB?

    Babies! Awe, their just so cute. Once people actually take their OB class they either change their mind or realize that's what they're made for. In my class most people changed their minds when they...
  5. Working and going to nursing school?

    You can do it! Working full time minimum wage will leave you with enough money for a couple months - save it! Have you considered being a patient care person on weekends? You make $20/hr and get hands...
  6. ATI Schools

    I actually really like the ATI (don't shoot me, lol!) Yes, it may be hard but read the books and do the practice exams. Read every single rationale in the practice exams and write down the ones you...
  7. Nursing Student ground rules

    My program feels like a family - we argue and joke like brothers and sisters. You love/hate each other because you're basically spending 40-60 hours a week together. I have a great group, everyone is...
  8. Is the Semester Over Yet?

    Sounds like things are going well! Your clinicals sound very interesting. Enjoy your weekend off with your family, but don't forget to study for that ATI!
  9. Medsurg

    Maybe discuss it with your program director or ADN, they can probably give you the best advice! I say go for it, study your pants off. You can miss 20 whole questions, which if you know your stuff...
  10. I think I cry too much about patients?

    I say utilize your post conference at the end of each clinical day and debrief with your peers. So many times after a patient dies it has consoled me to talk out out. It's okay to cry and shows how...
  11. How to not Fail/Get kicked out/Get bullied?

    So far, in my class we have lost students for: 1.) Cell phones at clinical sites 2.) One failed drug test 3.) Pregnancy 4.) Disruptive behavior 5.) Failed grades (the majority) I hope that