txnurstudent08 BSN, LVN, RN

txnurstudent08 has 17 years experience as a BSN, LVN, RN and specializes in Med Surg.

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1. PTSD from COVID Deaths - Help getting back

   txnurstudent08 replied to pmaries1816's topic in Career Support

   I am so sorry that you're going through this. I have read other replies from where you posted and can agree with those. I too have had a similar experience while working on COVID unit and honestly it was the worse thing I have seen in my career as a...

2. About To Give Up

   txnurstudent08 replied to Nik99's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have severe test anxiety and it still is a problem to this day. I recommend taking online practice exams to get you less nervous for when you take your actual exam in class. If you feel like you need energy and that will help, take a caffeinated ...

3. Gave it a year...when to decide bedside is not for you?

   txnurstudent08 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Career Support

   I am finding that hospital nursing is not for me. The stress is effecting my health, my personal life, and spirit. I am worried that if I go from the hospital I will loose benefits and stability as far as jobs. I am very interested in learning oth...

4. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

   txnurstudent08 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   "What the dog?!?" I thought we were not allowed to dress up for halloween this year.

5. Hesi Exit Test

   txnurstudent08 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI

   :) looking back now i was worried for nothing.... at least on passing the test. as far as 20 questions...i was tired and stressed when i typed that...it felt like 20 questions or a breeze i guess i should say. in response to your post perpetual s...

6. Why do you like being a nurse?

   txnurstudent08 replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Nursing

   I like when I hear from a patient or their family ... "Im so glad your my nurse today" or they come up to me in the community and say "We can't thank you enough for compassionate care of our Mother" etc. Bottom line: Its nice to hear that you true...

7. Funny "Code" Last Night

   txnurstudent08 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I paged for help in a similar situation thinking I had paged only my unit and it turned out that I had paged over the entire hospital system....people were responding from several units lol....Embarrased new grad...successful patient outcome

8. The Unemployed RN

   txnurstudent08 replied to diamondeye's topic in Retired

   I too have been unemployed for roughly two years now. Im in a rural texas county that doesnt have many opportunities. I worked at the "major" hospital here for 4 years. I began as a secretary and worked my way through school all the way from pion ...

9. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   txnurstudent08 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   hello, i am enrolled in the lvn to adn program in texas. i have been involved in health care for many years with my family experiences and needs. i recieved my lvn certification last july and have been working off and on as a lvn nurse extern in a ...

10. Hesi Exit Test

    txnurstudent08 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI

    Hello everyone, I just took the Hesi RN exam today and I am very concerned. I scored a 796. I tried to think critically and take my time completing the exam. When I reviewed the questions missed, it appeared that I am having trouble picking the "m...