ItsThatJenGirl CNA

I'm a stick in the mud, because I just don't think the important science classes should be smooshed into the summer. I had to put my application on hold for a semester - it sucked, but it's what I had to do to make sure that I had the solid foundatio...

Hi, I'm Jen and I have major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. I'm pretty open about my struggles with living my best life, because I want to encourage other people to open up, too. I see a lot of comments about "throwing pills" ...

I've been practicing NCLEX questions since before I started, too. It's a good way to get a feel for the types of questions you're going to see throughout. I found an app called RN Mentor that mimics ATI a lot, and has come in handy. It's free.

I took a 4 week Chemistry class last summer - I did fine, but I wouldn't recommend it for A&P I and II. While Chemistry is important for Nursing, A&P is much more so. With nursing school being so competitive and grades mattering so much, it's...

My semester is almost over, but here it is: Sunday: No class, but most of my classes did the "flipped classroom" model, meaning that you were required to review the information before class, and the lecture was just a review, so I'd do my Foundations...

Yeah I just took my 100 question Foundations final in 30 minutes - got my A.

It is a mental illness, but like I said in the other thread, it's not one that you have to report to the Texas BON. Their requirements for reporting are very specific. I have major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. I've worked ve...

20-30 minutes.

It depends entirely on the school you're applying to. Some only care about pre-requisites, some want everything.

I just got a job after finishing my first semester. Around here they hire you as a "nurse extern" when you're in school. It's basically a nurse aid position, but they are a lot more forgiving with your schedule. The flexibility is why I chose to go t...

Depression isn't listed, so I wouldn't report it.

You're going to need to provide more information. Is this homework? What class is it for? Is this a paper you have to write? What have you done so far?

I never had patients really, I had a nurse that I would shadow for the day, so I'd do what I could on her patients - feeding, bathing, vitals, med administration, etc.

I wouldn't study anything. I'd rest, relax, go on a vacation if you can. Programs, teachers, classes all vary so much, I don't think there's a point in studying stuff that you won't know if you need or not. I mean, yeah - A&P is important, but if...

Also, I think I'm the only one on here that HATES the folding clipboard thing I got. It pokes me in the boob every time I sit down and I refuse to use it anymore.

I tend to agree, with the exception of the Ackley book. I think it's worth forking over the cash for.

Congratulations! I remember that feeling! I have a MacBook, because we had to buy them through the program. I really like it though - small and easy to use. The AirDrop feature has come in very handy as well. You won't need a lab coat, unless your ...

This line of thinking is just as harmful as the OP's line of thinking, IMO. There's no reason to compare the two and try to say one is better than the other. We're all working hard and we all chose the school/program that best fit our needs.

I took a vacation. It was lovely.

Coffee, Quizlet (I make my own digital flashcards), RN Mastery app and lip balm.

This was actually my suspicion, but I didn't want to assume anything.

I missed a question on a dosage calculation test for a similar reason (though I did like 1.7 instead of 1.67). I didn't fight it, because it was my mistake. I wonder, if you had missed this question, but weren't at risk of sitting a semester out if ...

I don't think you can pass the NCLEX with luck. I'm at the end of my first semester. I'm not trying nearly as hard as I could be, but that doesn't mean I'm going to make a bad nurse. It means I'm tired. If you never want to be my patient because I'm...

1. Don't compare yourself to other people. "Comparison is the thief of joy" - it's true. 2. Try the app RN Mastery - really similar to ATI style questions (it's free). 3. If your school offers practice tests, do them, and do your focused reviews ov...

Oh I just thought of something I did that helped me a ton! Touch the muscles on yourself as you memorize them.