newns05

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1. Hospitals near Columbus, MS

   newns05 replied to missboo622's topic in Mississippi

   There is a hospital in Columbus called Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle. I used to work there on the med - surg unit as a CNA about 2 years ago and I had my daughter there. The hospital is not very small, in fact, they are adding on to the facility. ...

2. doesn't like being a cna

   newns05 replied to nursewannabee's topic in General Nursing

   I was a CNA for eight years before I became an LPN in november of last year. I don't believe that being a CNA before you become a nurse makes you better at being a nurse but it can be comforting knowing that you can handle a person in a situation tha...

3. THINK you FAILED NCLEX ~ READ!

   newns05 replied to luvfornursing's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine 10-11-05 I don't even know where mine cut off but I know it was around 80. I freaked out and went home sick and had to go to bed. I was so depressed. I recomend this before you take your test take a time out before you start and calm down...

4. Could really use some input....

   newns05 replied to Hopeful in Ohio's topic in Career Support

   Don't wonder what it might be like. Nursing and the road to becoming one is hard but fun. There are so many opportunities as a nurse to find a spot to settle down, love your job and make good money too. I pined away at that chance and last tuesday I ...

5. When does it all start to come together?

   newns05 replied to Drysolong's topic in New Nurse

   for alot of people in my lpn class it starts to click somewhere in the second semester. Learn your A&P, remember Maslow's needs, put yourself in the situation with nclex questions, use as many books as you can stand. I used these tips to get a 3....

6. Im Pretty Sure I Failed Again.

   newns05 replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in NCLEX

   I took the pn exam last tuesday and I felt like you do. I had very good grades in school by the anxiety got to me. If you have to take it yet again, practice different nclex books, real your rationals and try to stay calm. Above all good luck. Check ...

7. Anyone here apply or attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

   newns05 replied to cindib's topic in Mississippi

   I graduated the lpn course at the Jackson county campus this past July. It took a load of commitment but I did well, 3.7 GPA. It was not a piece of cake but it can be done. I took NCLEX yesterday and I am scared to death. Major test anxiety, it usual...