2bNurseDR.T

2bNurseDR.T

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  1. Share Your Grades!

    2bNurseDR.T replied to fyrephish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my second semester of nursing school. I took Pharmacology 1, Med-surg 1, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Gerontological Nursing. I finished the semester with 3 A's and a B in...

  2. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on starting nursing school this upcoming August! If you are just eager to get a head start, I'd recommend just reviewing your old A&P material and maybe download a few NCLEX...

  3. *Test Taking Tips*

    2bNurseDR.T posted a topic in General Students

    Test Taking Tips The exams in nursing school can be very challenging and require good test taking skills as well as a great deal of knowledge regarding the material that you are being tested over....

  4. Burn Technician vs Nursing Assistant in Mother Baby Unit

    2bNurseDR.T replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I personally think that by working in the burn unit you would gain a lot more useful knowledge. You would see patients who are very critical and needing a lot of assistance. As far as the postpartum...

  5. Appealing a grade

    2bNurseDR.T replied to Hdrodlady's topic in General Students

    Firstly, I'm sorry you failed your class. I believe "trending" is normal for most nursing programs. The reason you don't get points back if you've gotten it correct already is because that wouldn't...

  6. *Test Taking Tips*

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Exactly, my first semester I did it on a lot of tests, but as I've studied the same topics over and over again it gets easier and now a lot of it is almost second nature. I also highly recommend (if...

  7. *Test Taking Tips*

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    I agree it is a bad habit, but it does help some students. I am also a third semester nursing student who typically does really well on exams. Personally, If I brain dump at all its minimal (maybe if...

  8. *Test Taking Tips*

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Nice to know. I wonder why the nursing program that I am in, allows brain-dumping because that could be a bad habit for some people to break. I usually keep it to a minimum if I do it at all. Thanks...

  9. *Test Taking Tips*

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the heads up😊 At some testing facilities, don't they give you a small white board or something? I have never really asked anyone about the NCLEX besides the general "what type of...

  10. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    As long as it's not a May-mester class, I don't see why it would be a bad idea. It would definitely lighten your load a little bit your first semester and may give you an advantage in your other...

  11. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    That's great advice. I agree, reading the rationales for the questions you miss is very important. It will show you what you need to work on, because in nursing school there is only one correct...

  12. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Awesome! Good luck to you! I believe you'll be able to keep up with no problems. Just manage your time wisely and don't fall behind, you'll do

  13. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Good luck to you! If you put in the effort, you'll have no problem at

  14. Tuition for nursing school...

    2bNurseDR.T posted a topic in General Students

    The problem with nursing school or college in general is the tuition. At my school, which is a small private college tuition for one semester will run you about $11k. Now with that being said, they...

  15. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Firstly, don't feel embarrassed about your age at all. In my program, which is a "traditional" program, there is a good amount of people in their 30s and 40s. There's even one lady who is in her 60s....

  16. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Nice choice, Khan Academy has some really nice

  17. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    I totally agree, the pre-made quizlets can be wrong, that's why I makemy own as well. And I like the NCLEX RN MASTERY as well, but only use the free version. I've also found "The Study Guide for the...

  18. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    I think it would be most beneficial to refresh on the major body systems such as; Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, Endocrine, Hepatic, and then if you feel it's necessary do other systems as well. I...

  19. Tuition for nursing school...

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Nice to know! I wouldn't have known the difference, to be honest. Thanks a

  20. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Depending on how well you did in your A&P class, I'd suggest reviewing some of that. Just general things such as the different body systems and how things function. This will help you a lot, when...

  21. Advice for 1st semester nursing students.

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Personally, I don't use notes cards but a lot of students do. I like to use Quizlet, which is like online note cards because it's really convenient and they even have an App for it. I typically just...

  22. Tuition for nursing school...

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Firstly, thank you for you and AnchorRN for yalls service. That is a nice suggestion, and I've never thought of doing that. I looked into it on the Navy website, and it seems like something I'd be...

  23. Tuition for nursing school...

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your time and for replying to my post. Yes, I've looked outside of my school for scholarships, and some on the Internet. I will definitely use some of your suggestions while searching for...

  24. Tuition for nursing school...

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your suggestions, I've never heard of fastweb, so I'll look into those. I understand complaining doesn't do me any good, I was just frustrated when I posted this and wanted to see if...

  25. Tuition for nursing school...

    2bNurseDR.T replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    They all have the same requirements at my school. You fill out the application, and write a 250 word essay. And yes, I have gone to the financial aid office several times this semester and they...