ashley_michelle

ashley_michelle

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  1. Graduate Nurse, but treated as an Aide

    ashley_michelle replied to rplumback's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated last may.. took my boards June 6th and failed. My hospital allowed me to work as a Nurse Extern until I was able to retake my test. After that time period.. I was demoted to an aide. So,...

  2. New Nurse Down-Long

    ashley_michelle replied to FUNNYGIRLRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've recently gone through about the same thing. I had been on a unit for 9-10 months.. and absolutely hated every second. Like you, I had stomach aches, sleeping problems, and TONS of stress. Days...

  3. Why do you think you failed the NCLEX?

    ashley_michelle replied to mrod's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed because I didn't trust myself! Have confidence. If you got through school, you can pass this test! I was also graduating, moving out, getting married, starting a new job.. But I think...

  4. anybody there who's still waiting for their results thru gound mail?

    ashley_michelle replied to YAJRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the nclex back in sept.. it took about 2 weeks to get the news. Time isn't an indicator of if you passed/failed. It took nearly two weeks for them to tell me I passed. Actually, it took...

  5. Cancelled again

    ashley_michelle replied to blueiwahine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our managers definitely just give us the run around about everything. But, instead of giving us low census... we staff the whole hospital instead. On a regular night, we have at least 2-3 other...

  6. Straight from ADN to RN-BSN program?

    ashley_michelle replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm pretty much in the same boat as everyone else. I graduated in May, started working in June... and then started the RN-BSN program in September. Though, in this program.. the classes are only one...

  7. How do I prep for night shift

    ashley_michelle replied to khazel2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I usually don't do anything differently other than take a nap before I go to work. .. My husband works a regular day job.. so when I'm off I try to fall into his routine. =) Tonight is my first...

  8. My first... Code.

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where do I even begin? As a new nurse... this is probably the worst thing that could happen. I've had families be extremely rude as well as MD's... but I don't think anything prepared me for my...

  9. My first... Code.

    ashley_michelle replied to ashley_michelle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Again, thanks for all the replies. I did find out today that she passed away mid morning Friday. =( I figured she wouldn't make it... But I guess I still held out a little hope. How do some of...

  10. My first... Code.

    ashley_michelle replied to ashley_michelle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for all the replies and tips for next time. And I think that I will take a good look at the crash cart..study it and have a general idea of where everything is located. ... and you are...

  11. My first... Code.

    ashley_michelle replied to ashley_michelle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My guess is that the pt aspirated. But they weren't pulling out tube feed... so I'm guessing.. that the tube feed made her nauseated.. which caused her to vomit (whether she had somethin goin on....

  12. Really really screwed up....

    ashley_michelle replied to pendragon1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If they are the ones that let you go.. does that mean you're still obligated to pay back the sign on

  13. To Mars and back. in one night...... help

    ashley_michelle replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had 14 weeks of orientation.. and by the end I definitely felt comfortable being on my own. I can't imagine being on my own after 3 weeks. ... in response to signing a contract/bonus.. I'm...

  14. Help getting organized?

    ashley_michelle replied to superdeluxe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't really thing that using or not using a clipboard will have anything to do with you 'being in a group.' People do all sorts of different things on the floor that I work on... it's just...

  15. living with a chronic condition

    ashley_michelle replied to nessa77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I might not be much help.. but a friend of mine who I graduated with has Chrone's disease... and working has caused it to flare up.. Not necessarily working.. but not being on a regular schedule....

  16. Brains???? What's on yours

    ashley_michelle replied to LilyNHRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We usually print out our kardex's and then I highlight name,room, dx, activity, diet, MIVF, scheduled meds and any new orders that are on there for my shift. I usually write whatever I need to from...

  17. BOSS IS PRESSURING ME TO TAKE THE NCLEX asap!!!

    ashley_michelle replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I definitely don't think this is something you should rush. I also failed this summer ( june ) ... and was told I HAD to retest after my 45 day mark was up. They let me work two more weeks after...

  18. Day vs. Night Shift

    ashley_michelle replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish we didn't have visitors after nine =) But our floor is a little bit different I guess. Family is allowed to stay with the pt.. so there's at least one always camping out.. and if they're a...

  19. Day vs. Night Shift

    ashley_michelle replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My experience with nights... being a 'different' kind of busy.. is that you're not constantly checking your box for orders.. but checking the pts. Not that pts don't go bad on days.. but with me, it...

  20. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    ashley_michelle replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I also go to VS and absolutely love them! I go with the boy cut to wear to work. Our uniform colors are white and royal blue. So I do wear white sometimes. But I love the ones I have! I don't have a...

  21. Day vs. Night Shift

    ashley_michelle replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling bummed about days. But, I can tell you that my Clinical precepto left me alone on wed and just 'checked' my work after I did it.. and I did SO much better. I...

  22. Day vs. Night Shift

    ashley_michelle replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was hired for night shifts on a busy trauma/step-down unit... and I am also sent to day shift for 2 weeks with my boss (clinical preceptor) Today was my second day... and I HATE my job. I was on...

  23. If you've ever Failed the NCLEX for RN

    ashley_michelle replied to 1Body1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your welcome :wink2: Just keep doing as many questions as you can stand per day and read the rationals! Trying to disect the questions even when I didn't know the answers was most impt. for me......

  24. anxiety??

    ashley_michelle replied to Rebeccann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure if I'll be any help.. but, I also graduated in May and I'm working nights on a trauma/stepdown unit. Most of the new grads working with me are in the same boat as you.... we hate it....

  25. Adn's Who Don't Care

    ashley_michelle replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated this past May with my ADN and I'm currently in a RN-BSN program. I'm not even really sure why I'm getting my BSN. I just figure that 1- if I don't do it now, I probably never will and...