staciebeth

They are NOT wrong- Congratulations and ENJOY!

Okay, I'm still a little confused on respiratory therapies. Are there any good books to explain the PIP, PEEP, Rate.................? Thanks!

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 (which is great for your learning and explaining things to parents). The book is called "Preemies: The Essential Guide for Premature Babies". It's by Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli, and Mia Wechsler Doron, M.D. I picked it up at Barnes and Noble in the parenting section. Since it's not a textbook, it's not too pricey. It's really easy reading! Good luck!

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 the learning experience. It's a great unit and I can't picture myself working anywhere else. Good luck!

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 would never do Peds, let alone NICU! I thought it would be way too sad because I have such a love for babies. Then a nurse I was training with said, If your baby was sick would you rather have someone taking care of him who loved children or who just did it for a paycheck?" SOLD! I'm a NICU nurse now and LOVIN' it- it's ALL ABOUT getting them well!

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 luck

Thank God!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! I was praying for you every day. I'm so proud of you!

You were (and are) also in my prayers!!!

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 passed!

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 hourly)

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 bought the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Exam book and read it. I practiced with some of their questions, honestly, I didn't do all that well on their tests (60%, 70%, etc). My friend LOVED it, I thought it was okay-nothing great. Mainly, I used Saunders. I liked it. It's to the point and the review questions made a little more sense (and they showed me my weak areas). I would have liked to see Suzanne's program, but, by the time I found this website, it was too close to my test. I wish I could tell you one "magic" book or website, but I just can't. Just do a lot of questions. And pray, pray, pray! And when you do take it, have faith! I was SURE beyond words that I failed. I haven't eaten or slept in 4 days. If I can be of any more help, or if you just need to vent, don't hesitate! I'd love to encourage you! Stacie

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 you!!

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 not. What exactly is a "Low" level question? I wish I could calm you down, but just know-others are in the same boat... Everyone I spoke with thought they failed! I prayed for you (like I promised). Hopefully we'll both be RNs soon!

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 Stacie

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 all know how that goes. Any suggestions on how to stay calm? Really, I'm asking that one behalf of my poor husband and kids:mad: