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We have a few docs who I wouldn't mind getting into a boxing ring with after work and taking some physical aggression out on :argue: I feel the nursing staff is at fault in a way, because everytime one of these passive-aggressive MDs arrives to our floor, regardless of everybody's opinion of the individual, some brown-noser has to greet the MD as if they were a life-long friend who they haven't seen in years. To put it plain and simple, they kiss mucho butt. :trout: As a new RN with quite a bit of experience under my belt, I've found it better to maintain a strictly professional relationship with the MDs who come off like they're God. I will address them appropriately whenever I meet them in the hall, but no butt-kissing. It's real simple: write my orders and let me know if there's anything special you need me to do for the patient. As little as you want to speak to me, I want to speak to you even less.

I have a little secret for those of you who want to know how to pass the NCLEX: STUDY! I keep reading messages about people studying for the NCLEX and stating that nothing could have prepared them. I was getting those same responses from my peers before I took the NCLEX on Tuesday, and it made me extremely anxious about taking the test. I studied continuously for 3-4 weeks, from the time I got up in the morning until the time I went to sleep (with coffee breaks in between of course). I would study during the weekdays and work on the weekends. My studying involved using Saunders Comprehensive Review and Lippincott's Review for NCLEX-RN. When it came down to taking the test, the first 10 questions were SO similar to questions I'd encountered while studying. Throughout the duration of the test, I felt confident. There were a few prioritization questions that had me thinking , but for the most part, I felt like I conquered the exam. I have not received my test results yet; however, the machine shut off at 75 questions, and I walked out of there with an overwhelming sense of confidence. Trust me, STUDYING pays off. You can take all the KAPLAN reviews and HURST reviews you want; IMHO, what it all boils down to is discipline and preparation. :pumpiron: Good luck to those of you who have not taken the test yet. I'll let you know when I get my results (though I'm pretty sure I know them already )