mike1973

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1. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   mike1973 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   This has worked for 4 other fellow students in my class.

2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   mike1973 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I was reluctant to try the trick but my nerves got the best of me! I tested at 08:00 and did the trick at 13:00 and it would not let me register. Just found out that the Ohio Board posted that I am an RN!

3. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

   mike1973 replied to ibme's topic in New Nurse

   I got hired in a brand new ER 7p - 7a. Should be interesting! Would like to get MSN and teach.

4. Has anyone just graduated and feel lost?

   mike1973 replied to newtress's topic in General Students

   I am right there with you! It is a very weird feeling. The hectic lifestyle we lived during school has come to a screeching halt. Non-student life seems dull and boring but that will all change when we pass the NCLEX and walk onto the unit for the fi...

5. Is it feasible to work during nursing school?

   mike1973 replied to EastBayCAStudent's topic in General Students

   I'm 36 years old work 40 hours in a week in the plastics industry, have a family, President of Student Nurses Association, and will graduate in 20 days. I have maintained a B average in my nursing courses (pre-reqs had 4.0). So yes it is possible bu...

6. 3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

   mike1973 replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Students

   I'm the only male out of 33 students and I feel like there is no difference in treatment between myself and the other students. We all get along and respect one another, they even elected me as president of our class. We are always joking about me ...

7. Will I be too old for nursing school?

   mike1973 replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

   I am going to be 36 when I graduate in the spring (fingers crossed) and I feel that I would have not made it through the classes if I had been a "traditional" student. I have more drive and really want this career change. You can do it!

8. What Does Your Grade Consist Of?

   mike1973 posted a topic in General Students

   The only assessment tool used in my program is test grades, which I do not agree with. I am not adverse to testing being the majority of the grade but there should be other items incorporated to assess our knowledge (case studies, annotated bibliogr...

9. Who made it through their first week alive??!!

   mike1973 replied to beckersSN's topic in General Students

   Yes I made it through! I am trying to keep my eyes open at the moment but the first week of baptism by fire is over. Just like everyone else here we have a ton of reading, med. terms quiz on Tuesday (about 240 terms, and 110 abbreviations need to l...

10. Pacing with Worries

    mike1973 replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    Yes I made it though the first day without fainting, vomitting, or going completely bonkers!! It was such a relief just to make in the doors. The tenor of the instructors was completly different today. They were very drill sargeant like in the ori...

11. Pacing with Worries

    mike1973 replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    Monica - Good luck to you and your family. As you can tell this is a great area to post and get positive reinforcement! Try and keep a positive outlook.

12. Pacing with Worries

    mike1973 replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    I am so very thankful for everyone's support! A lot of these posts have made me smile and a few have made me belly laugh. Sometimes it helps to know that there are people going through the same emotional roller coaster. I have sucked it up and am...

13. Pacing with Worries

    mike1973 replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for the support and encouragement. I woke up and everything seems to be better today. It is amazing what a slippery slope that fear and anxiety can be. I think the biggest thing to my success is to not look at the next two years but...

14. Pacing with Worries

    mike1973 posted a topic in General Students

    i start class on monday and am freaking out. there is a massive pit in my stomach and acid reflux in my throat. i have tried to keep everything in perspective and to try and force myself to calm down but nothing is helping. breathing, cleaning, sho...