LuxAeternaRN

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1. To Those Who Have Already Taken The NCLEX

   LuxAeternaRN replied to Rach10388's topic in NCLEX

   How'd it go??

2. To Those Who Have Already Taken The NCLEX

   LuxAeternaRN replied to Rach10388's topic in NCLEX

   The anxiety before testing day is INTENSE and that's putting it mildly!! When I went in, I just forced myself to NOT think of all I didn't know and just focus on answering questions the best I could. Realize that you've been preparing for this exam s...

3. New Grad catch up

   LuxAeternaRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in New Nurse

   THIS EXACTLY!! I have had quite a few preceptors - my dept has hired a lot of people so we're all floating to several preceptors. Most have been great and let me do things independently. I've done well with those preceptors and felt I was learning so...

4. what are these yellow gowns for?

   LuxAeternaRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital is "Going Green" by switching over to fabric gowns - these are yellow with stripes on them. So, that could be what's going on? Maybe she was, like you said, bleeding. Regarding the blue gowns, this sounds like the Dr was doing a bedside p...

5. I feel like a complete failure

   LuxAeternaRN replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in New Nurse

   I wish I could hug you I'm so sorry you had such an experience. As a fellow new grad, I know how awkward your first new job can be. To be treated in such a manner when you're already nervous and unsure is inexcusable. I think you did the right thi...

6. Discussions always so hostile here?

   LuxAeternaRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

   We can all learn from each other. New grads from seasoned nurses, seasoned nurses from new grads, and anyone/everyone in between. I am a new grad and try to approach experienced nurses humbly and willing to learn. I KNOW I have so much to learn but...

7. New Grad - Med/Surg Float position

   LuxAeternaRN replied to dragn2623's topic in New Nurse

   I myself am a new grad and I am starting out in float pool. This week is my 3rd and I'm having a good experience so far. I will be med-surg/pcu my first year and then can train into ICUs. Definitely check orientation! The units I have been to (so far...

8. Gearing Up to Take NCLEX for 5th Time

   LuxAeternaRN replied to murphyal555's topic in NCLEX

   Best of luck to you both!! You've both passed nursing school, taken the classes, and practiced - believe you can do it and you will! As lisahb said, it doesn't matter how many times you've taken it. Don't even think about that when you go into the ex...

9. Night Shift

   LuxAeternaRN replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

   LOL, I got a kick out of this! Starting nights soon and will keep this in mind!!

10. is it for me?

    LuxAeternaRN replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad so I have limited advice but I'll tell you what I've experienced in oncology. My last clinical rotation was on a wonderful oncology floor and I loved it! It was a very busy floor. I have 3 friends beginning in oncology - 2 at one hospi...

11. I'm a Newbie

    LuxAeternaRN replied to pattylove13's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you just want to get your RN degree and not necessarily a BSN (Bach in Nursing). If so, your best bet might be to look at local community colleges. I would go scope a few close by, speak to counselors and s...

12. NCLEX FREAKOUT!!

    LuxAeternaRN replied to Lucia1's topic in NCLEX

    Sleep as much as you can tonight, put all negative thoughts aside, don't even think about the types of questions you might get or lab values, etc. Just put it all out of your mind and once you get there tomorrow, breathe, believe in yourself and answ...

13. please nurses tell me how you did it :(

    LuxAeternaRN replied to kitty222's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I remember feeling this way during my first year. Little did I know, I actually WAS learning things and building on what I had learned. It's just overwhelming at first because so much info is flying at you at once...

14. First job as a nurse; proud but nervous!

    LuxAeternaRN replied to CameoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Resource (float pool) so I will be floating to Med-Surg/PCUs my first year. After my first year, if all goes well (pleeeease!), I can specialize and start going into ICUs, ED, etc. What will you be doing?

15. FINALLY!! I am an RN!!!!!!!!!

    LuxAeternaRN replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I'm a newbie RN as well and just finished my first week of work. Best of luck to you as you start your career!