tjsmom123

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1. Nursing with a Southern Accent

   tjsmom123 replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

   I say take pride in your drawl! Never try to change who you are to please someone else. Be proud of your heritage! I am. There were some really tough people in my family that made it through some very hard times in life, even without any education. M...

2. Ever have one of your patients threaten to sue? Scared!

   tjsmom123 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

   Just curious, what happened?..without giving names or too many details of course.

3. Failed the NCLEX

   tjsmom123 replied to mistiblue's topic in NCLEX

   I highly recommend the Saunders CD. I ordered it off of ebay, and that is all i studied. I took my NCLEX exam Wed., and found out today that i passed. I only got 75 questions. I was really scared, but I couldn't have done it without the Saunder's CD....

4. Exit Hesi vs Nclex how do they compare

   tjsmom123 replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX

   Just checked my status on Pearson Vue website and .....I PASSED!!!!!! :monkeydance: Good luck to all taking NCLEX!!!!!!!!

5. Exit Hesi vs Nclex how do they compare

   tjsmom123 replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX

   I live south of Lexington. I attended EKU. Are u going to be working in Lexington? ...still waiting on nclex results!

6. Exit Hesi vs Nclex how do they compare

   tjsmom123 replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX

   To me the Hesi was a lot harder, but I studied way more for the NCLEX. I just took my NCLEX yesterday and still waiting on the results. The test stopped me at 75 questions. From what I was told, that is either really good, or really bad. OH WELL. Gue...

7. Need help on HESI

   tjsmom123 replied to exairex's topic in General Students

   I failed Hesi 2 times last December. I did not study anything but my books from school. Big Mistake!! I purchased the Sauders book and CD, as well as the Hesi CD. I passed with a 946 the 3rd time. I was so scared because the 3rd time was my last chan...

8. My good lord...I passed finally!!!!!!

   tjsmom123 replied to alambert603's topic in NCLEX

   I also am using Saunders CD. I failed my Hesi 2 times without the Saunders CD, and passed the 3rd time after using the Saunders CD. I also have been studying since March, and am getting high 80's on the practice exams. I hope i pass my NCLEX test tom...

9. I Failed Again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   tjsmom123 replied to SDSU1205's topic in NCLEX

   Hi! I just wanted to say I am taking my NCLEX exam tomorrow morning and I am absolutely terrified and sooo nervous!! I have studied sooo much, and I had a few problems with the Hesi, so I am really worried about this. Any last minute tips from anyone...

10. How to handle nurses who "Don't get it"....? (Kind of long)

    tjsmom123 replied to JSRN81's topic in MICU

    Jen: I am a recent grad and am starting orientation for the position i was hired into in mid May. I will be working the stroke unit. Anyways, I read the story you wrote about the problem you was having with the nurse. I just wanted you to know how mu...

11. Please Respond!!

    tjsmom123 replied to NCJill's topic in Kentucky

    I will begin orientation with Univ. of Kentucky Hospital May 15th. I am sceduled to take my NCLEX exam on May 3rd. I was hired into the Stroke Wing, nite shift. Everyone there is so friendly and professional. Believe me, I have interviewed with about...

12. Night Nursing

    tjsmom123 replied to kenesha212002's topic in New Nurse

    I tried taking Melatonin, but it made so sick i wanted to puke! Is that normal?

13. Beating myself up - anyone else?

    tjsmom123 replied to Scooby's topic in New Nurse

    Just some advice- Never leave a med or meds with your pt. unless you are absolutely positive that the meds have been checked, checked, and checked. Even if you tell them not to take it til you return, remember, the pt. is ill, may not have heard you,...

14. Please Respond!!

    tjsmom123 replied to NCJill's topic in Kentucky

    Just some advice on Lake Cumberland Regional, their base pay is $17/hr, with few benefits. I can't remember what the diff. is. Not much. If you are a new grad, their orientation is not too good. I interviewed there a couple of months ago. University ...

15. Authorization to Test in GA - Timing?

    tjsmom123 replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in Georgia

    I think it is 4 weeks, but most people i know said they got theres in a week or so, if there were no problems.