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    Cut my losses or continue program?

    gypsierose posted a topic in General Students

    I posted awhile back that the first few weeks of nursing school seemed really easy. Here we are in week six and while the workload has picked up, the subject matter is still pretty basic. More...
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    Cut my losses or continue program?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Its not for profit. Its a local ADN program at a community college. Thanks for the reply. My gut says "wait and see" but also "run
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    quitting school, pls help.

    gypsierose replied to mrsmarah's topic in General Students

    Medical Assistants don't get paid as much, but it can be a great job and they would appreciate the skills you've learned so far. Good
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Yes "we"! This idea that nurses are a special secret society is a HUGE part of the problem. I didn't just walk into this not knowing what a nurse is or does. I'm 1000% sure that my opinion will not...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Actually I think first impressions are important and in this case probably
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    AMEN TO THAT. My textbook just told me that nursing," is the only caring profession in medicine" Bull. Nurses don't own caring or planning or anything. The sooner nurses dump this garbage the sooner...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    I know nurses who thought nursing school was not that
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    *smile* I hope
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    If we're tested on lecture then I'm really screwed because my instructors generally don't lecture. Class time is wasted with meaningless group projects and chit chat. That might change as they adjust...
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    FAILED. Now what?

    gypsierose replied to Leopold90's topic in General Students

    First- hug yourself! This too shall pass! There is more than one way to become a nurse. 25 is young enough to recover from almost anything. As the old song says- pick yourself up, dust yourself...
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    Test today am I overreacting?

    gypsierose replied to enfermeratobe's topic in General Students

    I would say something. The instructor should provide a good test taking environment. I dread our first online, in class test. Every class we struggle with the IT and its definitely a chatty group....
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Thank you. Its what I need to hear. I know I can do whatever it takes to get through this but I don't have to like it and needed to vent. Glad to know I'm not alone in thinking its sort of
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Thanks for that. Its what I need to hear. I hope it gets better. Day 7 and I still feel like I'm in kindergarten with training wheels, only if kindergarten were taught in a stuffy classroom with no...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    I hope
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    I guess I generalized when I said communication. The worst is the nit picky theory. Communication is important, but today's class was not helpful for that and the theory class definitely isn't. Also-...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    I'm sure it will and I'll envy this "down" time. Until then, I need to make it through this. Yes I know I'm
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Thanks. I need encouragement. I've worked so hard to get here and its - how do I say it-
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Its dull as dirt. Sorry. That doesn't mean I won't get an awesome grade and memorize all of it, though, but this pseudo psychology BS is pointless drivel. I'll eat my words if I ever find myself...
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    First week- will I die of boredom?

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    I think one can be too humble too. I'm humble in that I know I have a lot to learn and don't know everything, but I'm not naive enough to take in new information without critiquing it and its...
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    I Think I Messed Up =(

    gypsierose replied to Subvers658's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing! Now jump through these flaming hoops! Seriously, please keep at it. We all need your experience in this. Consider finding other sources to help pay for your pre reqs for this...
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    Accelerated Programs

    gypsierose replied to lynn_702's topic in General Students

    Most of the accelerated programs where I am are very expensive. I chose an ADN program to save money. If you're even a little poor, there are funding programs (here anyway in WA state). It adds...
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    Technology for nursing school

    gypsierose replied to gypsierose's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the reply! Yes our program has a software/ online textbook bundle too.
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    Technology for nursing school

    gypsierose posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting an ADN program in one week and I still don't know what to do about "devices" and technology. I don't like to think of myself as a luddite but I have avoided needing a smartphone in my...
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    Better training for CNAs?

    gypsierose posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a CNA for 20+ years in both LTC and hospitals. After taking care of my own sick parents for 10 years I can finally finish nursing school, but since I was taking care of my mother full time...
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    To old for nursing school?

    gypsierose replied to wannabeny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I opened this thinking "Oh good another 40 something nursing student". I hope everyone tells you you're not too old. After taking care of my disabled parents for years and not having money for school...