dwag

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1. OR opportunity, pros/cons?

   dwag replied to nurseinlimbo's topic in Operating Room

   i recently accepted a similar position and what i have learned thus far is flexiblity is highly valued in the OR. entering the OR with no experience has and will continue to be, my orientation is 6 months, a humbling experience. I think emphasizing...

2. frustrated and overwhelmed

   dwag replied to dwag's topic in New Nurse

   i definitely know how you feel. i have really come to a point - after having a few days off to contemplate my current situation - and i have realized that all i can do is my best and if at the end of the day i can truly say that i have done my best t...

3. frustrated and overwhelmed

   dwag replied to dwag's topic in New Nurse

   thanks everyone for responding. every day gets a little easier but it is still so intimidating. it is comforting to know i am not alone in these concerns. unfortunately, after work one day i was really stressed and my supervisor could sense my anx...

4. Adn To Msn

   dwag replied to VANCIALA's topic in New Nurse

   i know of a couple of schools that offer a RN-MSN program but they are pretty far from Boston - University of Kentucky and i think a school in northern arizona. i have, however, spoken to a few people that have looked into these programs and their a...

5. Adn To Msn

   dwag replied to VANCIALA's topic in New Nurse

   i know of a couple of schools that offer a RN-MSN program but they are pretty far from Boston - University of Kentucky and i think a school in northern arizona. i have, however, spoken to a few people that have looked into these programs and their a...

6. frustrated and overwhelmed

   dwag replied to dwag's topic in New Nurse

   i have just started my new RN position and i am officially off orientation this week - and basically i feel like i am drowning. most of what i think i need to vent about has been said by many of you in multiple threads but i think i will just recap ...

7. frustrated and overwhelmed

   dwag posted a topic in New Nurse

   i have just started my new RN position and i am officially off orientation this week - and basically i feel like i am drowning. most of what i think i need to vent about has been said by many of you in multiple threads but i think i will just recap ...

8. Taking nclex tomorrow!

   dwag replied to happylush's topic in NCLEX

   hey, just stay calm and take one question at a time. sometimes the whole situation can be a little anxiety provoking. i am sure you will do great!!

9. Want to change NCLEX date.Please please advise!!!!!!!!!!!

   dwag replied to teelaticeNY's topic in NCLEX

   whether or not you study 3 weeks or 6 weeks depend entirely upon you. whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable with the material is how long you should take. i will say, however, being in school now - right before your test - will keep you in...

10. Licensing and NCLEX Question

    dwag replied to lesley_girl's topic in NCLEX

    i definitely agree that you should go on and take the NCLEX. i waited a little over one month - and that was enough time for me to forget some strategy and content. take as much time as you need to prepare but looking back i wish i had taken it soo...

11. HI!New here, How long NCLEX wait?

    dwag replied to angelesuniversity's topic in NCLEX

    i have recently taken the nclex and my state board, AZ, allows pearson vue to release my unofficial results via their website. however, this costs some money so what i did - and what you might be able to do - is i went to the arizona board of nursin...

12. Bad clinical experience in psych

    dwag replied to epg_pei's topic in General Students

    Your experience is not uncommon. In the past I have worked in a state psychiatric institute for 2 years and the only advice I can give is to use your book but don't depend on it. Every individual is different - and every individual will probably re...

13. What's the difference between first and second semester?

    dwag replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    I meant b/w first year and second year - sorry (not b/w first semester and second semester)

14. What's the difference between first and second semester?

    dwag replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    The biggest difference I found between 1st and 2nd semester is that in 2nd semester there is less hand holding and more expectations. The instructors expect you to know how to do the basics and expect you to be confident in your skills. We also upp...

15. Is this how it is statewide?

    dwag replied to RobSLCC's topic in General Students

    There is the nursing school way and the real world way but that doesn't mean they don't have to be similar. The way we are taught in school is more thorough, more safe, but sometime less efficient. The problem is when we deviate from the way we are...