RN-Diane

I am also a new nurse. At the facility I am at, I have been the relief charge nurse too times. Each of these times, I have had major staffing problems. There were nurses on the schedule who did not show or who had been taken off the schedule without ...

I have heard about these Z-coil shoes. Kindo hard to find and very expensive. I mean like $170. But they supposedly have a lifetime warranty. They have a spring in the heal that aligns your back. I know three people who swear that they have been a cu...

Maybe you could start by telling them that you know they are busy. then just say, "I would love to help you if there is anything I can do for you so you can have a chance to look at the IV for XYZ. I think this is what is happening with it." I am an ...

I have not read all of the responses, but I do have some input. As a student and a new nurse, you would be a great source of info for me. I can't see how nurses think they could manage without you. I consider myself good at patient care (but still ha...

Good for you schooldays. Seems like you found a solution that worked well for you. My grandpa always quoted that song that says "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything." He was so wise!!

I knew people in nursing school who never did one thing by themselves. Every quiz, worksheet, careplan, ect. was a group effort. They cheated themselves through all of nursing school. They all passed NCLEX, so as for the whole sorting out thing....no...

I worked and went to school both full time. My work was really awsome about letting me work the days I could fit into my school schedule. I worked a couple doubles because it was better for me. I do think that my grades were affected though, but I ma...

I like urbane scrubs, but am not sure if I am tall or short or if they have petites. I do know that they do not have the excessively large crotch. I think the website might be www.urbanewarehouse.com. Hope it helps. I also shop from Jasco uniform com...

Echota, my friend took hers in Cali and said it took longer to find out. I am not sure how long though. Good luck

I have to say that if it bothers you, you should do something. I was in a similar situation. At the top of each of our test, we had to sign the honor code. I felt like if it somehow came out and the teachers knew that some students could have taken s...

As a student, I had a patient who was arguing with her hubby. She called and asked me for water (or something-- this is not the part of the story that I remember). I told her that if she needed anything else to use the call light. A minute later, I w...

I can make no promises, but I know of 6 friends of mine who all had 75 and passed. I also did. Most of mine were priorities and pharm. We all went to the same school and used similar study materials, so that might mean something too. Remember that if...

Before I took mine, I used two really helpful tools to get ready. I had the Saunder's NCLEX review. You can find it at hasting's or Books a Million. It has a CD that breaks down into sections. When you anser a question, it gives you a detailed ration...

I know two nurses who are both very smart and great nurses now who took all the questions. Both began ICU internships shortly thereafter. Good luck!!! Keep us updated.

I felt the same after mine. I had told my soon to be husband that if I had the minimum # of questions that I probably failed. I thought I would have to spend my wedding week and honeymoon pouting and worrying. (I took the test 6 days before I got mar...

I felt the same after mine. I had told my soon to be husband that if I had the minimum # of questions that I probably failed. I thought I would have to spend my wedding week and honeymoon pouting and worrying. (I took the test 6 days before I got mar...

Wow. I am new to site and have cruised through this posting. I had no idea so many people had ADD. I am newly diagnosed, but do not take my meds regularly. That might change when I start working soon. When I have more time, I will read for tips. Than...

I think that is a great attitude. You did not scare me. I have worked 4 different jobs since I was 15 and have learned that there really are the same type of people everywhere. Some whiny, some gripy, some down right mean. But there is usually either...

I don't know how reassuring it is, but I am doing the same soon. It comforts me to know that new nurses are on new floors all the time, so you truly are not alone. Just smile!!!!!!!!!!!! You sound like you have had experience in several different are...

I just think you should focus on things like time management, organization, people skills, desire to learn, ect. The kind of things that you use everyday. The kind that got me through nursing school. Just be honest about your strenghts and weaknesses...

I know exactly how you feel. I am starting my first nursing job. I am also newly married, will be working nights, and have always been an overly cautious person. I think everyone is right, refresher courses or the Suanders NCLEX book comes with a CD ...