ena1978

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1. Good Aspects Of Med-Surg Nursing?

   ena1978 replied to techraider77's topic in Med-Surg

   Med surg is a specialty on its own. We see a diversity of medical conditions that expand our knowledge day by day. I always said I didnt want to start in Med surg but now I am so glad I did. It has made me more comfortable in all aspects of nursing.

2. Common drugs for medical/renal floor ..?

   ena1978 replied to mdcp's topic in New Nurse

   For renal patients you cant forget Renagel and Kayexalate....

3. Ever feel overwhelmed trying to remember things?

   ena1978 replied to csilvfan's topic in New Nurse

   Everyday that I go to work I feel overwhelmed. I've been working on a med surg unit for 2 months already and there has not been one day that I have not felt overwhelmed. Im a perfectionist when it comes to my work but now that im a new grad it is ve...

4. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   ena1978 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks to everone's prayers. I took NCLEX today. I did 75 questions and it took me 4 hrs. Still waiting for results......of course. But just want to tell everyone thanks. Prayer is what kept me strong during the exam and avoided me to feel :yldhdbng:...

5. HELP! Newbie nurse need your advice!

   ena1978 replied to Dawn_M_74's topic in New Nurse

   Best wishes to you Dawn. Sorry you had to start off at such a horrible place and not to mention have an awful experience with your preceptor and director. But look at it this way......... their loss is someone else's gain. :wink2:

6. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   ena1978 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Best luck to you xsocalx!!!! I felt the same way yesterday. I only did about 130 questions yesterday and i was so frustrated that my friend had the bright idea to get me out of the house for dinner and a movie. It really helped, but here I am again.....

7. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   ena1978 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone!!!. Well im scheduled to take my boards on tuesday aug 26. I am freakin out!!!!!!! I am still trying to study..........and all of a sudden most of the questions I am practicing, im getting wrong. What in the heck is happening to me??? Do ...

8. HELP! Newbie nurse need your advice!

   ena1978 replied to Dawn_M_74's topic in New Nurse

   Dawn, im so glad your at a better place now. It sounds thru your words that you are very happy where your at. Thats wonderful news. Hope all goes well for you.

9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   ena1978 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   :ancong!::urck: I bet that is a big weight off of your shoulders. Congratulations RN. Did you just now find out?

10. HELP! Newbie nurse need your advice!

    ena1978 replied to Dawn_M_74's topic in New Nurse

    Im really sorry to all of you nurses that are struggling. I can just imagine how hard you guys are having it. Im a new nurse also and have been working on the med-surg unit for 3 weeks. Did you know that it wasn't working out for you within the firs...

11. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    ena1978 replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I graduated in June and I have been working for 3 weeks in the med-surg unit. I just want to find out from anyone that can help as to how long did it take you to prioritize your patients needs and how to succeed in time management? My preceptor says ...

12. Nclex

    ena1978 replied to ColleenMommyOf4's topic in New Nurse

    Congrats to all of you that have passed NCLEX. :cheers: I am scheduled to take my exam Aug 26. And if you guys can just give me some pointers on how did you guys study for the test? How many questions did you do every day? Did you guys reread any con...

13. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    ena1978 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

    Hi Mat25:40. I would like to join you in praying. I believe thats how I got thru nursing school. I just graduated in June and will be taking boards in August. Im taking the Kaplan course and am finding it sort of difficult. I keep taking the question...

14. iNTERVIEWING FOR IP POSITION

    ena1978 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi everyone. Im 3 weeks away from gradutating........:w00t: and soooooooo excited!!!! But I do have a question about interviewing for a position with an interim permit. I attended a New Grad dinner last week where I turned in my application to the N...

15. Graduation Day

    ena1978 replied to MistiroseRN's topic in New Nurse

    Congrats!!!!!:grad:*wine. I will know how you feel on June 2. This will be my grad date. I am looking forward to such an exciting day. Once again congratulations. You survived!!!!!!!!