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1. LTC / Rehab...as bad as they say?

   randomly replied to blackvans1234's topic in Geriatric

   It really and truly depends. I will say this though - I did start out in a LTC/rehab facility. Unfortunately, it was a very toxic environment to work in as a new grad. My orientation period was minimal, and I had hardly any help when I really needed...

2. What to wear to orientation?

   randomly posted a topic in New Nurse

   I know this topic has been covered here, but I'm mostly just fretting. For my general orientation, the new employee booklet stated that professional attire is expected. Scrubs/uniforms are acceptable for those that will be wearing them in their role...

3. Best way to explain why I quit my new job after one month

   randomly replied to kath7880's topic in New Nurse

   I left a LTC job recently, despite working there for only a month as a new grad. I won't go into too much detail, but the facility was an absolute mess. Though I wanted to stick it out, I just couldn't. You'll have to decide whether or not to put...

4. How to study????

   randomly replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It just depends on what kind of learner you are. A good nursing program will do its best to accommodate different learning styles, but it's important for you to know for yourself, too. I'm a a visual/hands on learner... so having copies of the lectu...

5. I need some encouragement.

   randomly replied to randomly's topic in Rehabilitation

   Hey, it's been a while since I've been logged in. I'm sorry to hear that things haven't improved for you, readytobeanurse. It hasn't improved for me either. What you're describing actually sounds very similar to what I was going through. I understand...

6. Quitting after 2 weeks

   randomly replied to randomly's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all for your replies. I'm just so incredibly frustrated. The last several days have kind of been my breaking point. I feel like I've been thrown to the wolves. I suppose I should clarify as well - though I am concerned for my license, my b...

7. Quitting after 2 weeks

   randomly posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm horrified that I am even considering this - I intended to stay at least 6 months to a year in my LTC position, if not longer. I've been working for 2 weeks, and I'm very close to walking in tomorrow and quitting on the spot. The communication bet...

8. I need some encouragement.

   randomly replied to randomly's topic in Rehabilitation

   When do you start? Good luck to you - I hope all goes well! :) Mine has been ranging from 19-25. I've been hearing that a lot too - get a groove and it'll be fine. But my problem is that I'm still really slow. They're going to put me on a "trial run...

9. I need some encouragement.

   randomly posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   I don't like sounding whiny, but I need to get this off my chest... I started a job at a LTC/rehab facility as a new nurse. Tomorrow will be my 5th day. I feel like I'm not catching on nearly as quickly as I need to be. The ratio is much higher tha...

10. Professional Portfolio

    randomly posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I'm a new nurse that will be soon having my first interview. I have a professional portfolio in a 3 ring binder, but I realized that I have no idea how to use it. When I take it with me, how do I present it? Am I supposed to give a "copy" of the wh...

11. Overwhelmed about NCLEX!

    randomly replied to mg33's topic in NCLEX

    I was in the same situation... but one thing I learned while studying is that I knew a lot more than I thought I did. I ended up focusing more on the practice questions because content review is VERY time consuming. But while doing the questions, I ...

12. Passed the NCLEX - How I did it

    randomly replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you!! :) I took the 3 week course, which costs $50. You can find the info and sign up here: Students - NCSBN Learning Extension

13. Passed the NCLEX - How I did it

    randomly replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you! And good luck to you - you can do this!

14. Passed the NCLEX - How I did it

    randomly posted a topic in NCLEX

    As I was preparing for the NCLEX, it was a big help for me to see how others studied, so I figured I would post what I did... Hopefully it can help someone! :) The resources I used: Kaplan - this was my main resource. The questions and rationales are...

15. HELP!!!! Should I take NCLEX yet? Kaplan scores

    randomly replied to vil2290's topic in NCLEX

    You're doing fine. My scores were around the same and I passed. Don't get too hung up on scores - focus more on reviewing what you got wrong and why. But you're the only one that can answer whether or not you should take it. I don't think anyone eve...