The ONE thing you simply couldn't do w/o

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Specializes in n/a.

I just got accepted into the RN program starting Aug. 09 and I started wondering...

What is the ONE thing you current students couldn't do without?

Try to think of your day and what item makes it either easier or simply better.

I thought a great pair of shoes and perhaps the perfect rolling bookbag would be hot topics of conversation, but what else? Netbooks, software, watches, or a particular reference guide?

If possible, please be specific and share YOUR STORY of that ONE thing that has made a difference to you!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Well, I'm back at school (once again) and my smarphone is the one thing I can't live without. Its my phone, my calender, my dosing programs, my calendar, my organizer for how many clinical hours, etc..

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Specializes in Flight RN, Trauma1 CVICU STICU MICU CCU.

The ability to take your time when taking a test and fully understand what they are asking for.

So many times going slow and re-reading a question saved my hide. Go slowly and make sure you understand what you are reading.

Nursing tests are not about book knowledge. There is never just 1 right answer. There are usually 2 right answers, but one is more right. Many of the students that I went to school with struggled with this concept.

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The ability to take your time when taking a test and fully understand what they are asking for.

So many times going slow and re-reading a question saved my hide. Go slowly and make sure you understand what you are reading.

Nursing tests are not about book knowledge. There is never just 1 right answer. There are usually 2 right answers, but one is more right. Many of the students that I went to school with struggled with this concept.

Impressive response. Here I was thinking of tangible items, when the quintessential one has more value yet ironically no price tag. Thank you for your insight.

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financial aid

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financial aid

Nice one!

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A pen or pencil....and some food

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Specializes in SICU.

Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination by Linda Anne Silverstri

I studied from it when I didn't possibly have the time to read the million pages assigned in the course textbook by the instructor. It saved my life many many times. I graduated with a 3.9 gpa. It really helped!

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.

caffiene. 'nuff said. :yeah::lol2::yeah::lol2:

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Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.
caffiene. 'nuff said. :yeah::lol2::yeah::lol2:

AMEN to that one!!! I LOVE my coffee on those early clinical and lecture mornings...

Could not be in nursing school without my agenda of planned priorities, activities, etc. Keeps me on my toes and one step ahead of the game.

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Specializes in ICU.

Good classmates - help your classmates, and they will help you when needed. You WILL need their help - it's just a matter of time.

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Good classmates - help your classmates, and they will help you when needed. You WILL need their help - it's just a matter of time.

Thank you and congratulations on your new RN adventure!

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