LARPingRN replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing
I have only been a nurse for a little less than 7 months, so I suppose it's still kind of "expected" that I would feel like I don't know anything and would beat myself up over what I could have done differently after each shift. I work in short-term ...
An ally here. This tragic event has resonated throughout the country. Our hearts ache for the community so often effected by such senseless violence. My small town in Ohio will be holding a candle light vigil in honor of the victims on Friday. My wo...
LARPingRN replied to Triddick's topic in Stress 101
You are human. Humans make mistakes. You didn't abuse your residents (based on your description) so get that thought out of your head. Depending on how close you are with your residents, I've found (was a STNA for seven years, primarily on one floor)...
In Ohio. I graduated in December '15 and took the test in January. May grads do have to wait longer because there are more schools in Ohio that DON'T graduate classes in the winter than do. It sucks, but hopefully your employer will understand that i...
LARPingRN replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing
I was a stay at home mom for 3 years, and then a librarian for 4 years. Went back to school during my divorce. Nursing was always a "someday" job for me, but my situation didn't allow for focused schooling (I was in and out a lot between high school ...
My program required a 97% probability of passing NCLEX on the first try (established with an exit exam through ATI) in order for educational information to be passed on to our BON. Handbooks often come with a "may be changed at will" clause. Yes, it'...
You are not a bad nurse because you need to be shown how to do things "more than once." You cannot be expected to memorize every policy and procedure in any facility with just one time being shown. The MAs in your office have been in your office ho...
LARPingRN replied to RN to be soon's topic in Pre-Nursing
I worked for 7 years as an STNA before finishing nursing school and transitioning to the role of RN. I do feel like my years as an STNA were helpful, though as PP said, the work is NOT counted towards nursing experience and it is not like a nurse int...
LARPingRN replied to californiadreamin797's topic in NCLEX
Do not lie. IF (and it's a big if) generalized anxiety disorder or bipolar are issues for your state BON, they will contact you for more information. In my state, that question is also asked, but they're looking more for issues such as schizophrenia.