MeredithAnne replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Students
I'm also a female, but I'll throw in my two cents worth. I heard a quote last week, that applies to any single person, really. "It's not so much about the looking. It's more about the becoming. Focus on becoming the person you're meant to be, and w...
MeredithAnne replied to kvn813's topic in Pre-Nursing
Flash cards, a playlist of acoustic music or piano without lyrics, YouTube tutorials for difficult math problems or concepts, setting a strict schedule for when you can or can not be on social media, taking breaks every hour or two to clear your head...
So I heard recently that nurses who are new grads, newly licensed, etc, usually get assigned to night shifts at their first job, because of lack of seniority. First of all, I heard this from a nurse friend, who did that and works nights now because s...
MeredithAnne replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
Ah, vomit... what a nasty thing. XD When I decided I wanted to be a nurse, I still had quite a gag reflex. What actually helped was being around vomit more. My youngest sister, who was still a toddler when I made my career choice, was very very very...
MeredithAnne replied to vickiewenzl's topic in Ob/Gyn
That's kind of a frightening concept! I mean, I'm not judging the mom, if she really wants this, then at least she voiced that desire. But there are so many things that could go wrong... (Not to mention suddenly needing to throw up at the sight of a ...
I'm working on my Anatomy and Physiology course, and it requires me to memorize about 200 some of the Skeletal muscles. Does anyone have experience, have tips for making flash cards, or know of some good mnemonics or other methods of learning them? T...
MeredithAnne replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medications
I read this, and the realization hit me of just how quickly and unknowingly an error could me made. I'm still finishing high school, and college isn't till '17 (I'm taking a year to work beforehand), but I know that I will be so terrified of making a...
MeredithAnne replied to caylahatfield's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hi there, Cayla. :) This sounds a bit like me. I want to be a nurse, but math has never come easily, and I don't qualify for financial aid either. I have learned though that once I understand a math concept, I can work through it no problem. :) Th...