Dear Nursing Instructor

I want to remind you that at some point in your life you were in my shoes. Remember your first day of class? You were nervous, scared, and maybe wondering "Am I really made for nursing?"
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Failed Nclex a few times? Don't give up!!

I started an account just to post this thread. I'm in no way gloating, this is all about pure motivation. If you've failed your NCLEX multiple times, are desperate, think you wasted 4 years of your life going through nursing school and it's pre-reqs...read on.
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"More" than Just a Nurse?

This seemed like the most appropriate place to post this, so here goes: Over the past 6 months to a year, my life has made some pretty dramatic shifts. I went from GRE's and PhD applications to the TEAS V and Nursing School applications. I should be starting in a nursing program this coming summer.
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Go to Nursing School? NEVER!! Ch 1

I slam the alarm off in a fury, covering my face with my blanket. I just can't do this job anymore. My run as a paramedic in rural county America for the past lifetime has taken its toll, but this past year I have earned my name as the "Trauma Chick" and “Chyna” - the female wrestler.
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How to pass NCLEX-RN!

The NCLEX-RN has been one of the biggest challenges I have faced in my life (and I’m a single mother). I took my boards several times before passing, FINALLY! I decided to share my experiences on how I passed, and what I did to make myself struggle with passing.
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How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) During Clinical

You may feel a bit unsure or out of your element in the clinical setting. No question is a bad question. There are so many aspects of the clinical environment that you cannot learn in a book. So, don’t restrict your questions to just your clinical instructor. If staff are not busy, ask them as well.
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Prior BS + ADN = BSN????

I have a previous BS degree in Human Biology/Health promotion double major earned in 2005. I've worked (currently still do) for an organ procurement organization as a first assistant in surgery and a transplant organ preservationist for the last 3.5 years. In addition, I've worked as a tissue recovery tech for a tissue bank, phleb at blood bank and a pharmacy tech.
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[Toon] Virtual Vacation

We've all seen the increase in the number of reality shows. I think it would be good to have one featuring nursing students where all the participants are just trying to survive, making alliances with classmates and trying to get through this together.
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