Nurses New Nurse
Published Aug 13, 2003
a few of my fellow nursing students have had to take tests during their initial hospital orientation. one person took a pharmacology test and others took nursing tests regarding ivs and fluids. has anyone else had to take tests? thank you.
nadia562002
93 Posts
I had the PBDS assessment too. I think it was a great way to identify strengths and weaknesses without telling you that you are a total idiot for wanting to be a nurse at this hospital. Of course I placed with the "majority of new grads" whatever that really means. Several weeks after it was done, a nurse educator followed up with me and worked through everything I missed as well as provided feedback to my preceptor about what we need to work on together. The questions I missed were either problems I had not seen yet or did not know policy on yet.
babynurse32
24 Posts
Yes, I had to take a pharmacology and a drug calculation test. Some of the other new grads I started with had to do one in moderate sedation as well, if they were heading to ICU or stepdown.
Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN
12,126 Posts
This will be my 3rd day of school, and my 4th and 5th tests today.