Hello fellow readers, I began my first job a week ago. I am so excited and yet so anxious. So far, I have been only in a classroom setting for my orientation (Going over the new software for nursing documentation). I have not been on the floor yet, b...
RN_Incredible replied to brokentlk's topic in NCLEX
I am sorry you are feeling that way, but don't give up. I understand that it gets very frustrating. It is good to just vent and continue from there. Maybe it's test anxiety? I had the same issue. The key is to study questions 75 to 100/day. Do your b...
I mostly used Saunders, used the 30 day calendar that was on the Saunders CD. From there I actually used the kaplan program and the kaplan book. I used other books such as Davis and Lippincotts but not as much. I had two months until my exam date so ...
I saved up on some soundproof headphones. My main spots to study were my school library, coffee shops, and my kitchen. I woudl be sure I would have almonds on the side (any type of snack), it became a habit. I decided to take out chapters of my textb...
RN_Incredible replied to SunkissedRN2b's topic in HESI
I don't think so. I say the earlier you study the better. Just be sure you are aware of what portions of the HESI exam the school you are applying to will focus on for example will they emphasize the math and english portion more? What's the minimum ...
RN_Incredible replied to AprilDawnKaiser's topic in Pre-Nursing
I would say using Quizlet, using a recorder (there are apps that you can download on yor ipad or phone to record a class), going over notes after class, flashcards and be sure you are on top of your syllabus day to day. Adding a tutor will definitely...
Hello everyone! Well first I like to provide the good news that I obtained my first RN job in the psychiatric unit a few days ago. I am doing the paperwork necessary to submit in order to begin my job sometime next month. I also decided to go read m...
RN_Incredible replied to toussaint03's topic in New York
Did your colleague have anything in his resume that stood out? Did he have any relevant experience? Just wondering. I just found out about the fellowship today, according to the onlinepost the deadline is tomorrow so I hope it isn't too late. I spend...
RN_Incredible replied to Aruci88's topic in New York
Oh okay OB health assessment and psych. Best advice I can give you is to use as many nclex resources you can. For psych, you could memorize the slides and you will be fine. Health assessment, I can recall relying only on what I learned in lab which h...
RN_Incredible replied to Aruci88's topic in New York
As a fellow alumni myself I can definitely agree with you that the administration is very difficult to get by. Don't let that stop you from graduating though. With my experience, I can definitely tell you that it is possible to graduate there and (in...
RN_Incredible replied to RN_Incredible's topic in Job Hunt
I was told that it is more difficult to transfer to med surg if I go straight into psych, that's why I was so unsure. But, I am already finishing my application process. It might be difficult but maybe it is not impossible.
I am a New Grad RN. I was offered an interview at a hospital for a nurse position in the psychiatric unit. After having the opportunity to see the unit and be acquainted with the unit staff I might work with, I really felt that this might be my "home...