staciebeth replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I also got a job in the NICU right out of school. There is an awesome book designed for the parents of NICU kids, I read it and it clarified a lot of areas for me and put everything in layman's terms...
staciebeth replied to marie229's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I got a job as a NICU nurse right out of school, so it can be done. My hospital had a 16 week orientation, make sure wherever you go, there is a long program, it's a specialty unit and you'll need...
staciebeth replied to ftr_bb_catchr's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I tell people it's not about sick babies, it's about helping babies to get better. I DO feel for these babies and because of that, they get compassionate care. Throughout nursing school I SWORE I...
I really don't think it matters whether you pay for a review course or just buy a book (Saunders), the important thing is to do as many questions as you can! Good
I took the Hurst review online. I liked it. Marlene Hurst makes things interesting and she has a way of easing fear a little. I also used Saunders (the book, not online). I
I graduated Dec 20th and took mine on Feb 20th. I also wished I had taken it earlier. I got my results online in EXACTLY 48 hours (believe me, I checked
Amy- I took the Hurst Review online. I won it from my school. I liked it, Marlene Hurst has is very interesting and she gives you ways to remember things. She also has great "stay calm" advice. I...
Thank you all SO VERY MUCH for your prayers! I was SURE I failed the NCLEX, but your encouraging words gave me hope. Stacie, RN!!!!!!!! Those of you who asked me for prayers-I will be praying hard for...
Hey- I know how you feel. Everyone says not to worry if you get "upper level" questions. I don't even know what I had I was so shaken after the test. I can't remember if they were mostly priority or...
I'm not sure if I passed yet, but I'm feeling very anxious. Thank you all so much for your encouraging words. I've been reading them over and over. You will all be in my prayers also
I have my NCLEX on Monday:eek:. I studied hard and did thousands of review questions, but I'm still pretty nervous. Sometimes I think I'm going to kick NCLEX behind, but then..............well, you...