alohalife

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1. Maine College of Health Professions Nursing Fall 2017

   alohalife replied to SPMME13's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah

2. Maine College of Health Professions Nursing Fall 2017

   alohalife replied to SPMME13's topic in General Nursing

   I am in my last semester at MCHP! You will love it here! Good luck

3. Terrified of clinicals

   alohalife replied to dumb_'s topic in General Students

   Take it one step at a time. They're not going to throw you at people the very first day :) they will give you labs, SIM, lectures, ect to prepare you! Just take it one day at a time. And what o have...

4. voice recorder that can jump to a tab?

   alohalife replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

   I use AudioNote. It's amazing! I type in tabs for each different subject in our powerpoints so I can jumpy right to it when I'm studying. You have to get to full version ($4.99) so you can record...

5. Students and Facebook

   alohalife replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I believe it is inappropriate for a teacher and a student who is under 18 to be friends on FB. When I was teaching HS English I had students try to friend me but I never accepted. However, in nursing...

6. Giving up my dog

   alohalife replied to Bsb5685's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm entering my second year of school and have a 3 years old and a husband. Oh and a cat and just recently a puppy. Yup it's doable. That poor dog- finally thought it had a home. Maybe it would be...

7. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

   alohalife replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   A luxury car? No. But my husband works his tail off and can support us just on his income. So my income is supplement is is more than enough for myself, husband and 3 year old. Vacations to the...

8. Advices for upcoming nursing student

   alohalife replied to kikyou322's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

   I would ask if you can record your lectures. That helped me tremendously. I would record and really listen in class then the next day I would relisten to the lecture along with the PowerPoint and take...

9. Tips for the upcoming school year...

   alohalife replied to busybeeSN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

   Record lectures if you're allowed. I don't take notes really during class, I sit and listen. Then I go home and the next day I will listen to the lecture again and then Take notes on the power point....

10. When to start studying for Nclex?

    alohalife replied to alohalife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your insight! I am taking med surg this semester along with psych. My 4th semester is med surg and OB. Maybe I'll wait until I'm finished. I'm hoping to take the test fault soon after...

11. When to start studying for Nclex?

    alohalife posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone! I am entering my second/senior year of nursing school. When should I start really studying for the nclex? I still have a lot of information to learn (taking med surg 1 and 2 this year and...

12. Taking home empty vials

    alohalife replied to johndough's topic in Patient Medications

    I think that would be considered

13. Starting RN program this fall - what to expect?

    alohalife replied to charleyq's topic in General Students

    I'm in my second year of school and we have basically the same policy. School uniform for lab, clinical, and SIM. NO nail polish. Only one pair of studs, no necklaces. We can have wedding right set...

14. Commute

    alohalife replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    My commute is 66 miles round trip. It takes me an hour. And in the snow (Maine) it can take me upwards of 2 because it's all back roads. I suck it up knowing that it's short term. I actually like the...

15. Microbiology

    alohalife replied to gjmaxe's topic in General Students

    I used Kaun Academy there are so many resources on