MimismomRN

MimismomRN has 6 years experience and specializes in med surg, telemetry, stroke.

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1. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   MimismomRN replied to madwife2002's topic in New Nurse

   Hi guys, I too am a new RN and really struggling. I did the bridge program LVN to RN and graduated last June 2009. I have been working on a telemetry floor since November 2009. I don't know if I'm too old to be doing this (52 yrs old) but most day...

2. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks TB so much! I am so relieved. I was thinking I did not pass and would have to take it again. God Bless you!

3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Hey guys, I just checked te Board Website and I found out that I passed! Praise God! I give him all the praise and glory. Thank you to all of you who prayed. I appreciate it so much. I will continue to pray for all of those who have not taken it...

4. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Hey guys, took my NCLEX on Monday, 8/17. Mine shut down at 75. I felt like I critically guessed on the entire exam even after studying for 2 1/2 months. I felt nauseous after that exam. I'm just hoping and praying I don't have to take that thing ...

5. New Grad RN Need Career Advice, possibly Labor and Delivery Position?

   MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Career Support

   Thanks guys for your thoughts and ideas. I'm really nervous about it since I have been doing med surg telemetry for 3 years as an LVN and it would be really diferent for me. But I'll go and find out about it. Jobs are scarce right now in Californi...

6. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Hey guys I just graduated June 7th and will be taking the NCLEX RN on August 17. I finished the Kaplan book, and am on page 300 of the 1400 page Saunders Book and am so overwhelmed. But I believe if God got us through nursing school he will get us ...

7. New Grad RN Need Career Advice, possibly Labor and Delivery Position?

   MimismomRN posted a topic in Career Support

   Hey guys, I need your help. I am an LVN who has been working med/surg tele for 3 l/2 years and just graduated with my RN in June 2009. I'm having a heck of a time finding a job in California. My floor has no openings except a casual position. I ...

8. Did anyone's spouses/partners etc...... have a problem with you becoming a RN?

   MimismomRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow this is interesting. I am getting ready to finish my fourth semester in 12 weeks, thank you Lord, if I pass!!! In my case, I am 51, married with two daughters, one who is also an RN and it has definietely been a strain on my marriage and family...

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

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

   Hey guys, haven't been here for a while but I'm an LVN for three years and will be starting 4th semester of the RN program in Feb. I'm excited, scared and can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel of this long road. I will be 51 when I gra...

10. Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys for your tips and advice. I really appreciate all the tips and websites. I have printed everything to go through before Monday. You are all my heros!!! Susan RN 2009!!!!:bby::bby::bby::monkeydance:

11. Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

    MimismomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, I start my Peds clinical rotation on Monday. I am scared as I have never assessed an infant, baby or toddler. Can anyone tell me where I can find the steps to a pediatric assessment, in particular infants and babies, so I don't miss anyt...

12. Well, survuved my first two days of nursing school...

    MimismomRN replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, you can do it. Just keep going. I too am in my second week of the RN program, 3rd semester. I went the LVN to RN bridge route. It is overwhelming especially since I have major anxiety, stress and menopause right now. But I belie...

13. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    MimismomRN replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    I think we should start a club. We'll call it the "Nervous Nellie Nursing Society". We are or will be great nurses, with just a little anxiety. I am 50, an LVN, and starting 3rd semester of the RN program next week. My stress level is enormous, a...

14. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    MimismomRN replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Oregon Gal, Please hang in there, you are compassionate and care for people and will be a great nurse. I too suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and have the same trouble trying to do everything perfect as you. I am 50, an LVN for 2 l/2 years g...

15. Maybe it was a big mistake to be a nurse :(

    MimismomRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you. I have worked med surg as an LVN for 2 1/2 years and am going into 3rd semester of the RN program. I am 50 and don't think I can physically do floor nursing much longer. The stress is tremendous, the patient load is unmanageable and ...