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I just wanted to let everyone know that I bought a great student nurse planner. It's made by Saunders & they sell it at Amazon & B&N. The first 139 pages are all survival skills, notes & other helpful things for clinical. There is a r...

Do you have to bathe each other during your bed bath skill check? We have to wear a bathing suit or shorts & a halter top. We also have to brush each others teeth. I was just wondering if this was common. I don't mind bathing a stranger, but it w...

I didn't want to mention that I took the NCLEX on Tuesday because I was so positive that I had failed it. It shut off at 85 questions after about an hour. I was only positive of about 6 of my answers! I had been studying everyday since graduation (Ma...

Hello! I am an LPN grad of DTCC Terry Campus. I am trying to decide where I will go to finish my education. I just wanted to wish you luck. I know it may seem so stressful & impossible, but you'll be fine:) If you every need someone to talk to, j...

A lot of my classmates had the same problem. There aren't many ads in the paper either. I guess there is no nursing shortage in Delaware. I know a lot of the hositals want 1 year of med-surg before they will hire anyone. Good luck with your job hunt!...

I feel so much better now, knowing that I'm not alone! :):chuckle

I work weekend alternative, but I agreed to come in tomorrow from 7a to 3p. It shouldn'y be too bad. When you are used to working 12 hr shifts, 8 hrs feels like 1/2 a day. :) Then it's off to Grandma's to eat! :) Lisa

The longest I have worked is 16 hours. At my hospital you do not have to work 40 hours to receive OT, if you come in to work extra hours while they are short, you receive time and a half. If you have 40 hours in, then you would receive double time. ...

Good luck! I know you will do great! :) Lisa :)

Don't give up hope yet. :) Some of the people on that list may move, change their majors, find out they are pregnant, or just drop out of school. You never know. I would just wait & see. :) Lisa

I am a member, but I do not participate. I know that they offer a lot of scholarships. I also received a rebate from Ford when I bought my new van. Their website offers other benefits. :) Lisa

I know! It's kind of shocking! I was thinking about going to the bookstore & get a non-nursing book to read. I almost feel like I'm doing something wrong. Lisa :)

YaaaaaaaaaaaaaY! congrats! You should be so proud of your self! Lisa :)

Congrats!!!!! :)

You will be fine. My classmates & I had the same problem. We all scored in the 60s & 70s on the practice tests. We studied together, sharing our books. We freaked out until the end! Then we all passed! What you are feeling is normal. :) Lisa ...

I start Monday & was wondering the same thing! Thank you so much for asking. I'm just afraid I may look over dressed. I'll figure something out between now & then. Lisa :)

How was your first day? Are you feeling comfortable? How was orientation? Are there any certification you are required to obtain? I will begin orientation on July 21st on the IMC floor of a small, rural hospital. I'm excited & nervous! My orienta...

Sarah, that sounds great! I start Monday. I will have a full week in the classroom setting with the other new nurses. After that I will work my preceptors schedule for 3 months. Then I will be set free, if I am ready. I still pretty nervous. I think ...

I never evn considered missing a day. We had too many pop quizs. Those who chose to miss a day would have trouble obtaining the class notes. The students who attended regularly didn't feel it was fair to give notes to those who didn't care enough to ...

Congrats!!!! That is such good news! Lisa :)

Thank you all! & Good Luck to you Zacarias! Lisa :)

I have ordered from them a few times & have had good luck so far. :) Lisa

I cried & cried & cried! I can't believe it is over! My children were so proud of me! I hope it was an experiece that they will remember forever. If not, it was video taped & I'll just play it over & over until they coudl never forget...

Congrats!!!! :)

They gave us each a flower. We were pinned with our school's pin, no caps. We had each written a few sentences to be read while we were pinned. I mentioned my children in mine & they were so excited! Afterwards we had refreshments & plenty of...