MermiesGreatGig

MermiesGreatGig has 2 years experience and specializes in E.D..

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1. Need advice/ information positive drug screen

   MermiesGreatGig replied to floridarn0916's topic in Recovery

   Best of luck to you in your plight. Also, way to go to all the medical professionals who replied to you so far. They were all soooo supportive. Usually, if a nurse mentions a little pot, people on here go ballistic and chastise the poor person. A...

2. I think I passed...

   MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in NCLEX

   Took NCLEX RN this morning...2 hours...77 questions, and I'm hopeful! Did the Pearsonvue trick, and it indicated I passed. I graduated only 1 week ago and decided I'd rather strike while the iron was hot. I knew I probably wouldn't really do any q...

3. It's really happening!

   MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in General Students

   I promised myself two years ago that I would make this post. On Monday, I will take my last final and will finish nursing school. I am crying as I type this post. I am 40 years old and dreamed of doing this for 15 years before ever having the guts...

4. Inspiration for the Older Student

   MermiesGreatGig replied to EyesForward's topic in General Students

   More inspiration from an old fogey...I am 40 years old and ONE FINAL AWAY FROM FINISHING NURSING SCHOOL!!!!! I have shed more tears, drank more caffeine, and leaned on more shoulders than I can count...but, it's almost over. So, to all you old time...

5. Are A's really not practical in nursing school?

   MermiesGreatGig replied to PaperPencil's topic in General Students

   It truly depends on the program you're in. I went from straight As to B/Cs due to the difficulty of my specific school. Some schools are a little easier, but that doesn't mean you're as prepared to pass NCLEX, My school's philosophy is hard testin...

6. How many people who start NS finish?

   MermiesGreatGig replied to BillyMan's topic in General Students

   My RN class started with 28, now down to 16. That doesn't even count the several who drop out of the pre-requisites like A&P and never even get started in the program.

7. How often do you get drug tested?

   MermiesGreatGig replied to mell260's topic in General Students

   Neither my school nor clinical sites do any drug screenings whatsoever.

8. I start nursing school tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts...help!

   MermiesGreatGig replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

   The job market is tough no matter which field you choose. However, the medical field is, by far, the most secure. People will always be sick. If this is your dream, then PLEASE go for it! Most hospitals are in need of CNAs. You could work part-t...

9. Second year of nursing school harder/easier

   MermiesGreatGig replied to Waiting222's topic in General Students

   Hope this makes sense...the material is more difficult and in-depth than other semesters, but a 2nd year student is smarter by then and more experienced. I just finished third semester in my ADN program, and the 1st semester was BY FAR the worst.

10. Students are cut-throat!

    MermiesGreatGig replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

    Yes, it's typical. Think about it...the same competitive spirit which gets one into a nursing program is the same competitive spirit which will get one through a nursing program. It's an ingrained trait...it's a part of you (and your classmates). ...

11. Why pinning?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to TheSquire's topic in General Students

    As someone who is going to graduate in December, I suspect pinning ceremonies are still done because of the tight bond formed among each nursing class. We started with 28 in my class, and there are only 16 of us left. We spend each and every day to...

12. Mature Student: Job Prospects?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to StudentnurseDiane's topic in General Students

    I will graduate in December at the ripe young age of 40. Prior to nursing school I had a very lucrative HR career. I can honestly tell you that any prospective employer is NOT interested in age. They are interested in finding a competent employee ...

13. I am still in Shock!!

    MermiesGreatGig replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you as you embark on your special journey. I'm finishing my 3rd semester and will graduate in December at the ripe young age of 40. My advice is to enjoy the summer and spend time doing all the things which are important to you. ...

14. I really CANNOT believe it

    MermiesGreatGig replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your post. You brought a tear to my eye. I am finishing 3rd semester at the age of 39. Only one more to go. I am so tired at this point that I just want it to be DONE, but I'll rally over the summer and persevere. It's always nice ...

15. Help?? What should I do?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to Emile's topic in General Students

    GO TO THE INTERVIEW!!!!! Just reading a few of the posts on this bulletin board should tell you how competitive it is to just get into nursing school. So many people never even get the chance. Now, it's your turn! Go for it, and never look back. ...