Hope63

Hope63

Med/Surg Oncology

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About Hope63

Hope63 has 4 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg Oncology.


I was a can/huc at a hospital for 2 yrs and now am finishing my pre reqs and studying for my teas test. Also have an AS in Business

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  1. Being a shy nurse

    Shy, soft spoken people are usually compassionate and caring. You also will be able to relate to patients who are shy and soft spoken. Every day try to talk a little louder, and make eye contact with 1 more person each day. Before long it will be s...
  2. Need a 60% on TEAS

    I'm using the same material, from what I've read on this site ATI is the best source. Good luck and post when you pass !!!
  3. Bowing out gracefully

    I think I would wait to pick up any PRN shifts until they pass the survey. Things in life happen for a reason, and it sounds like things have worked out for the best for you professionally and personally. Good luck on the new job and let me know ho...
  4. Bowing out gracefully

    Change is always a little scary, but I think you will really enjoy the new position. The hospital setting is exciting and challenging, which sounds like something you are ready for. Stay on PRN and you can have the best of both worlds. I lived ...
  5. Failed teas V twice...What should I do?

    Keep taking the practice tests and studying the ATI book, if you really want to be a nurse then work for it. Good things come when you put forth your best effort .
  6. Where new CNAs can vent

    Unfortunately at some SNF's the CNA's take advantage of the newbies. The next time this happens go to the Charge nurse and ask to have your team reduced. At my hospial we went out of our way to welcome and help the new CNA's, because we had all bee...
  7. How I study for the TEAS-V

    Try www.Test-Guide.com , they have practice tests for free, and you can take it multiple times. They pull questions that are very similar to the actual test questions. Good luck and keep us posted.
  8. How much is too much?? Help?!

    NO is a wonderful word every health care professional should learn from day 1 !!! Also, you are NOT obligated to answer phone calls or texts on your day off, contrary to what your facility may think. Life is to short to spend every waking minute wo...
  9. How much is too much?? Help?!

    I hope you gave your 2 weeks notice after that !
  10. Not feeling so great after first day precepting

    I was a HUC on a med/surg floor and we were the preceptor floor for nurse residents. My advice is to make a list of everything you need for your 3 patients after you take report and check them off as you finish each med pass, dressing change, etc. ...
  11. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    I'm turning 50 next month and started this journey over 20 yrs ago. I earned my Associates Degree in Business 27 yrs ago, and after a couple of years realized I wanted to be a nurse. Started my pre reqs when my first child was a year old, and then ...
  12. I was a CNA and HUC at a hospital. and worked with several nurses who didn't pass the first time they took their TEAS. And they were young nurses. Test anxiety is probably the biggest reason most people do not do well. Buy the ATI book and practi...
  13. Question about testing days

    There are practice teas tests available online and study guides such as ATI on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Take a couple of practice tests and then make a decision. I have had A&P I and II and am currently taking Biology. After taking a co...
  14. Should I take the real TEAS for practice?

    I plan on taking the test at an alternative site, and then if needed will take retest at my school. After working in a hospital and talking to the nurses most of them did the same thing. It's extremely stressful, so anything you can do to reduce th...
  15. TEAS V Science

    What was the app you used on your Android? I'm looking for one. Thanks