Meganmcm

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1. Need advice from my fellow 40 hour night shift nurse

   Meganmcm replied to sminichiello's topic in General Nursing

   Hey! i always go the afternoon before my first night on, and sometimes the next shift (depending how I feel). If I'm on a stretch of a few nights in a row I always feel like the exercise that first shift helps me sleep. Then I try to make it to the g...

2. Taking my NCLEX soon...what to expect?

   Meganmcm replied to BlueHearts53's topic in NCLEX

   The staff at the testing facility I went to was so friendly. -Upon walking in you must show your ID and have your palms scanned into the system. -You will receive a locker where you can place your bag (if you brought one) and any personal items. -...

3. Jobs during nursing school?

   Meganmcm replied to marisa.m's topic in General Students

   Being a tech is a wonderful idea! I worked as a PCA throughout nursing school and loved it! I even ended up staying on the same unit as an RN. There are so many routes for nurses aide positions. You can look into CNA courses, PCA positions, student n...

4. OB question

   Meganmcm replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in NCLEX

   Don't!! Just read every question twice, and I with your gut! You'll be fine!

5. Will it get better?

   Meganmcm replied to anxiousnscared's topic in General Students

   All I can say is, yes! It gets so much better. The schoolwork, hours of studying, cramming, and sleepless nights will be worth it. This doesn't go to say that nursing is a breeze, and you're not going to ask yourself, "what did I get myself into?". B...

6. RN with two jobs? One non nursing

   Meganmcm posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all! I am a brand new nurse awaiting my new orientee schedule on a cardiac unit, (one that I have worked on for 3 years as a CNA). While working as a CNA I also kept my first ever job that I got in high school working at a clothing store (where I...

7. i don't know

   Meganmcm replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

   It may not be ideal, but go for the ADN program. Stick it out- do your thing and go back for the BSN. School isn't for everyone and I have seen so many close friends of mine fail out in the last semester. The struggle academically is no reflection of...

8. Patient care tech vs. Patient transporter

   Meganmcm replied to cristinam96's topic in General Students

   If you're looking for experience, the PCT job without question. I worked as a patient care tech throughout school and it helped me immensely. You're submerged in the actual community of your unit and learn how the floor runs. These are skills that wi...

9. OB question

   Meganmcm replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in NCLEX

   We learned this in nursing school, hopefully it helps. On the left is the type of FHR strip, and the right the reason of nurses action. Variable - Cord compression Early - Head compression Acceleration- OK (as in this is ok) Late - Placental insu...

10. Pharm Advice (Using UWorld, Kaplan)

    Meganmcm replied to malaz's topic in NCLEX

    If you're trying to learn pharm in such a short time period, my best advise would be to just learn the major classes and their sub categories, their big hallmark side effects and corresponding endings. Like "olols" are Beta Blockers Or "prils" are A...

11. When did you receive your ATT?

    Meganmcm replied to katiebarron521's topic in NCLEX

    Hey! If you're in a crunch, I would say try to start the application asap. And if you really want to speed it up, call the office you sent the application to (be really nice) and they can help. I did that, and I am SO fortunate this nice woman litera...

12. Passed NCLEX with SUPER SUPER LOW scores

    Meganmcm replied to Nargii's topic in NCLEX

    I'm in the same boat as you! Only difference is that I used VATI! I failed my exit predictor exam, and was told not to take my NCLEX which was three days away! I took my NCLEX, and passed at 75 questions! Shout out to you for staying confident and d...

13. 75 questions, got the bad pop up

    Meganmcm replied to Jesimiel's topic in NCLEX

    Stay positive if you can! I recently took the NCLEX on July 1st and when I finished I was SO positive I failed. I was too scared to do the PVT. I'm from MA so once I got my quick results i again was almos too scared to look, but when I did, I found I...

14. Kaplan and NCLEX...CANNOT get over 50%. Suggestions?

    Meganmcm replied to BlueHearts53's topic in NCLEX

    I took Virtual ATI as a prep course and failed my exit exam 4 days before I had my scheduled NCLEX. I FREAKED OUT. I sat my bum down and did hundreds of questions a day. I would recommend investing in a good question bank and just doing as many quest...

15. "Nursing of the Childbearing Family" Clinical

    Meganmcm replied to kaseyrachele's topic in General Students

    Aw, have such a blast! On my first ever day of clinical- by the time I was half way through I was STARVING! Please please please, eat a nice big breakfast! And lots of water! I had a few peers who were taken by surprise in the OR during a section an...