Kemccanha

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1. Any LPNs out there that can't pass the RN exam?

   Kemccanha posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Just curious if there are any LPN's out there (besides me) that are having problems passing the RN exam? I love my job as an LPN, however, I graduated from nursing school (with a 3.9 gpa, I might add) and can't pass the NCLEX. I have severe anxiety...

2. If you are waiting totake NCLEX or just need inspiration, read this!!!

   Kemccanha replied to Weezie's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I sure needed that video! I am getting ready to take the NCLEX for the second time and need all the words of encouragement I can get!

3. Oh boy....

   Kemccanha replied to Kemccanha's topic in NCLEX

   I'm ok....you know what, it's not meant to be at this time, it's ok...like my daughter says..."It's not the end of the world mom, you can take it again!"

4. Oh boy....

   Kemccanha replied to Kemccanha's topic in NCLEX

   Well...I just got my results and I failed........I'm going to keep my head up though, I have my LPN license and I'm going to study for the next 4 weeks and accomplish that RN license!! DARN IT!! I'm wanting to work in the Geriatric area, what do yo...

5. Oh boy....

   Kemccanha replied to Kemccanha's topic in NCLEX

   You are all so WONDERFUL! Thanks for the support.....OH boy...My husband tells me I better go take my anxiety out on a closet or something! Guess I'll check back in later!a:uhoh3:

6. Oh boy....

   Kemccanha posted a topic in NCLEX

   Well..today is the day that my NCLEX results are suppose to be posted on the website! I'm so nervous I'm making myself sick! I just went on there and brought up the history of Pearsonvue under my name and I saw "passed", however, it was under my LP...

7. did you ever think it would be like this?

   Kemccanha replied to jamonit's topic in New Nurse

   It's a HUGE challenge but I'm right there with ya! If you ever want to vent or share stories PM me! I am feeling really down about this whole thing but something will work out! It has too! I didn't go through 4 years of school to reach my goal an...

8. did you ever think it would be like this?

   Kemccanha replied to jamonit's topic in New Nurse

   I've had a very interesting day here looking for a "new" job!! I am a new nurse as I said in a previous post and work on an ortho/neuro unit and I am just DONE with it! I'm too old for "that" kind of stress! Short staffed...awful preceptors....I'...

9. did you ever think it would be like this?

   Kemccanha replied to jamonit's topic in New Nurse

   I'm with you there!

10. Help?!

    Kemccanha replied to Kemccanha's topic in New Nurse

    I've been at this job for 6 weeks. I don't think it is anxiety. (trust me, I know what a panic attack is and haven't had one yet!) I just don't feel like I will ever catch on. Ortho is very new to me, geriatrics is not. I'm thinking it's a comfo...

11. did you ever think it would be like this?

    Kemccanha replied to jamonit's topic in New Nurse

    Heck no you are not a crazy newbie! I've been on my floor for 6 weeks and I truly dislike it! It's overwhelming to me! I'm not sure how much more I can put up with. I'm thinking that hospital nursing isn't for me, however, I'm not sure what kind o...

12. Help?!

    Kemccanha posted a topic in New Nurse

    I'm really in need of some advice here. I graduated in May 2007 and will take my NCLEX on Aug 15. I am currently working on an ortho floor at a major hospital in our area. I hired in through the internship program (which has been an excellent expe...

13. Care Plan Help....Spiritual Distress r/t

    Kemccanha replied to Kemccanha's topic in Student Assist

    Excellent! Thank you so much! That's exactly what I was looking for but you know when you just can't think anymore! LOL Thanks!

14. Care Plan Help....Spiritual Distress r/t

    Kemccanha posted a topic in Student Assist

    Any suggestions? I'm doing my geriatric careplan and my nursing diagnosis is Spiritual distress r/t separation from religion due to hospitalization. Can anybody give me some ideas on some objective signs that would lead to this diagnosis? I'm tryin...

15. Sooo happy!

    Kemccanha replied to *Andrea*'s topic in New Nurse

    Congrats to you! I take the HESI on the 27th! This will be my second time around at it. The first time we took the test it was just given to us unexpectedly! This time around we know it's coming! Gotta pass with a 900 at our college so I'm crossi...