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  1. Orientation Attire

    firstyearstudent replied to nursecher's topic in General Students

    People in my class just wore ordinary street clothes. However, you might think about what kind of impression you are making. Why risk offending anyone by dressing in clothing that is revealing or...

  2. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    firstyearstudent replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    -- I respect you because you are a nurse and my instructor, but I am not particularly impressed with your intelligence. -- Despite what you may think, you are not better than more experienced ADN or...

  3. Nursing Student Divorce Rate?

    firstyearstudent replied to ibmaryann's topic in General Students

    Heh, heh, heh. We are in counseling right

  4. opinions about epidurals

    firstyearstudent replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe that if you are able to handle the pain, and the labor isn't too long, natural is best. I had two natural childbirths, the pain was not that bad, and I only had one-two hours of hard labor....

  5. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    firstyearstudent replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    We have a few MAs in our RN program and they do not seem to know any more than the students who have not worked in the medical field

  6. I need help finding funds!!

    firstyearstudent replied to The Dude's topic in General Students

    The financial aid department of your school should be able to help you obtain a loan at the cheaper rates possible. I don't remember the particulars, but there are different types of loans. You want...

  7. I need help finding funds!!

    firstyearstudent replied to The Dude's topic in General Students

    There are funds out there if you need them, you just have to look hard and persevere. So far I have received a fee waiver from the state for my community college tuition, a books and supplies...

  8. Worried that I'm to much of an airhead.....

    firstyearstudent replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I have found it very difficult to do the most tedious job (wash dishes) effectively with my kids constantly distracting and nagging me. However, once they're safely tucked into high-quality daycare I...

  9. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

    firstyearstudent replied to RANCH GIRL's topic in General Students

    Yeah, our school just sent a letter saying that we may have a drug screen. I just don't understand it. I mean, someone would only be a danger if they were on drugs (high) during clinicals and 1) the...

  10. What is with the crazy parents?? --vent--

    firstyearstudent replied to analee23's topic in Emergency

    I think that parents want to run the show because they know that, ultimately, they are making the decisions for their child and they are responsible for what happens to their child. A parent can only...

  11. What kind of study area do you have/use???

    firstyearstudent replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Students

    Also, I found going to school an hour or two before class to study to be really helpful. It is great to go over your notes before a test/quiz and you feel less flustered then hustling to class at the...

  12. What kind of study area do you have/use???

    firstyearstudent replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Students

    I have two smll kids and am so grateful to have an optimum situation. We have a separate garage that is renovated as a (small) home office. I have a desk, a computer and all my nursing books out...

  13. Do I have to take off my clothes?

    firstyearstudent replied to Yossy's topic in General Students

    We used dummies in our ADN program. I think it would have been more helpful to have a real person in the bed to learn how to turn a person and to change the sheet change the sheets, but I don't know...

  14. nursing school and being a stay at home mom

    firstyearstudent replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    I have two kids and I just finished up my first year. I really gave up on the idea of being a SAHM. Nursing school was nearly a full-time job. My oldest son was in kindergarden and my youngest (2 yo)...

  15. Andrea Yates R.N.

    firstyearstudent replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    What makes me so sad is to think how trapped this woman must have felt to think that this was her only way out of whatever hell she was in. As a mother and a nurse she must have felt an extraordinary...

  16. GLBT Nurses

    firstyearstudent replied to TuckerBug's topic in General Nursing

    I often wonder why gay people want to get married. Marriage is an institution that has so much sexist baggage. And let's not forget the divorce rate is 50%. I believe in free love and I'm partnered...

  17. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    firstyearstudent replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you've gotten this kind of treatment from the union. But shouldn't you work to make your union more responsive to you and other nurses, as opposed to just giving

  18. Position paper

    firstyearstudent replied to aquarose28's topic in General Students

    These aren't original, but... Circumcision -- what if a nurse doesn't believe in it, should she assist in it, or be required to, should she give families information about the pros and cons DNR --...

  19. Breastfeed or else

    firstyearstudent replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    "Alcohol is a proven danger for the fetus. It's kind of like preaching to the choir." Is it? Excessive drinking can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, but does having a glass of wine a night do anything? I...

  20. Breastfeed or else

    firstyearstudent replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering what folks think about the pregnancy warning label on

  21. Ok maybe a dumb question but.....

    firstyearstudent replied to cristina2581's topic in General Nursing

    I think the original poster has a point. I don't think that applicants should necessarily be CNAs but they should have some limited healthcare experience, even if it is only 40 hours as a volunteer....

  22. Recommended Req'd reading before NS?

    firstyearstudent replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I second the idea of fortifying yourself spiritually. I would recommend When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron for a non-theist, Buddhist

  23. Breastfeed or else

    firstyearstudent replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I am an attachment parent who breastfed both her children till two and I support moms who want to bottle feed. Bottle feeding is not child abuse. The overwhelming majority of moms I have met are doing...

  24. I got my feelings hurt..by my OWN sister (adn vs. bsn)!!

    firstyearstudent replied to RNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my second year of ADN and I honestly think that BSN should be the entry because ADN is a total rip off credential-wise. It doesn't give credit where credit is due. It is not really a two-year...

  25. Frustrated with the image of nursing

    firstyearstudent replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

    Women in every profession are sexually objectified, from the nerdy teacher/librarian who whips off her glasses and shakes out her hair to the lady welder (!?!?) in Flashdance... I wouldn't take it too...