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1. Difficulty In Switching Specialties

   ali412 replied to ali412's topic in General Nursing

   True, but it’s been a minute since being exposed to a different surgical situation or patient with a new diagnosis. Not much excitement happens on our floor I didn’t know displaying a “wanting to learn” attitude was frowned upon. Just wanna lea...

2. Difficulty In Switching Specialties

   ali412 replied to ali412's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I always read over provider notes and write unfamiliar verbiage to look up later. It helps me figure out the why. They didn’t even ask me scenario questions to determine my readiness, just asked the type of patients I take care of, which are ...

3. Difficulty In Switching Specialties

   ali412 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I’ve reached my 1 year mark as a Med/surg nurse in July of this year. I’m grateful for all that I’ve learned on my unit, but I’m growing bored now. Most nights are chill & unproductive with nothing to do. I’ve been applying for ICU/Stepdown jobs,...

4. The nerves are starting to build up

   ali412 replied to ali412's topic in NCLEX

   So far, one part of this is true. It shut off at 75. Scared to do the PVT though lol

5. NCLEX Prep

   ali412 replied to ryanthedudeRN's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats on passing! I utilized Uworld and actually finished the entire test bank today. The rationales were on point and extremely informative! Wait, the questions on NCLEX aren’t as detailed compared to UWORLD? I feel like that can be good or bad...

6. The nerves are starting to build up

   ali412 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I take my NCLEX next Tuesday. I have about 400 ?’s left on UWORLD. My overall performance is 65% average, in the 91st percentile. I don’t feel completely prepared but I am starting to feel confident? Idk, I’m just ready to get it over with

7. Piedmont Atlanta December 2018 Residency Interview

   ali412 replied to jb_mmmm's topic in Georgia

   How long after applying did you hear something back? I work at one the piedmont locations as a tech & I already put in an application. Idk if I should get my manager to connect me with the manager on the floor I wanna work on lol

8. What helps you to understand nursing concepts?

   ali412 posted a topic in General Students

   Besides the book providing examples, what other ways help you to understand concepts? The only way I can fully grasp something is if examples are given.

9. Failed the NCLEX 5 times. Please Help!

   ali412 replied to alliperkins889's topic in NCLEX

   There are resources available the OP can use to their advantage to sharpen their skill set. I'm here to encourage, motivate, and empower the OP, not argue with you.

10. Failed the NCLEX 5 times. Please Help!

    ali412 replied to alliperkins889's topic in NCLEX

    Nah, don't listen to this OP. Don't let a stranger plant seeds of doubt and fear into your mind. Nursing is for you. Don't let failure define who you are. You got what it takes to pass Nclex and become a successful nurse. Evaluate where you went wron...

11. Southern crescent tech ASN 2018

    ali412 replied to Nervousros's topic in School Programs

    Congratulations!!!! I agree. There were definitely good odds on our side lol.

12. Southern crescent tech ASN 2018

    ali412 replied to Nervousros's topic in School Programs

    WOOOOOOW I GOT ACCEPTED OMG. Good luck to everyone!!

13. Southern crescent tech ASN 2018

    ali412 replied to Nervousros's topic in School Programs

    Good luck everyone! No matter what happens, I'm rooting for each and every one of you.

14. Southern crescent tech ASN 2018

    ali412 replied to Nervousros's topic in School Programs

    If you don't mind me asking, what's the name of the school you withdrew from?

15. Southern crescent tech ASN 2018

    ali412 replied to Nervousros's topic in School Programs

    AHHH I'm super nervous. I didn't do too well on the teas. I made a 74.7 and my GPA is 3.3. Has anyone heard anything about the program?