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OMG - I am so thankful for this thread, honestly!! I am a new nurse and have always pronounced metoprolol Meto pro po lol How embarassing!! LOL!!! Now I am going to have to work on fixing that!!

I drove 45 miles and knew many in my class that drove farther than that. Used the time to destress and I also read my notes into a recorder and listened to them while driving - really does help!!

I am with you on this one!! I really wanted us to wear caps for our pinning - however, that did not happen. To me it has to do with tradition and pride in our history as RN's and the profession as a whole. Today's society is so wrapped up in how we look and what is fashionable and what is not. A cap at pinning has nothing to do with being in a fashion show - it has to do with PRIDE!!

You are so right - you have and will learn amazing things about yourself as a nursing student. All of it will better you in the long run!! Good Luck!

I liked the all-in-one careplanning resource by Mosby

We had 1 week to review tests including finals. After the week was up - it was never to be seen again.

Got right back up on that horse - reapplied and graduated!

I personally with that info would have said c - wear gloves because they do spread. Maslows - safety. In order to see the scabies you actually need to do a scrapping of the skin, that the nurse might do - but I think the physician would look through the microscope at the slide. If it is scabies the rash is obvious so I am not sure about the careful examination of the skin. This is a good question and I look forward to knowing what the correct answer was.

Gabriella - I have a very small sister in law that swears by Barco.

I just want to tell you all - YOU CAN DO THIS!! I did it and am, as of July an RN. Some people wondered how I could go back after "failing". I wondered how I could not - all that work down the drain, I don't think so. Everybody fails due to different circumstances - Both my parents had major health problems and I missed by less that 1 point. My confidence was shattered also. Do what is right for you, if you are so anxious that you need meds for a while - get them. Make sure you study, study, study. I listened to self confidence CD's every night before sleeping - seems silly, but it worked for me. Go to your schools counseling center about your confidence issues - it helps and they have great tips to ease your anxiety. Read your notes into a recorder and listen to them while driving. Do what ever it takes, and don't worry about what others do or don't do - do what is right for you and what earns you that degree!! Good Luck!

At first I tried my darnedest to read all the chapters assigned - however I am a slow reader and that was very detrimental. So, then I switched to studing the in class notes and used the book as a resource for information that I needed to clarify. This worked very well for me. I also made sure that I reviewed the items in boxes in the chapters for a test. The practice tests were also helpful. I just quit reading it word for word.

I was 34 when I began nursing school. I ended up with 1 really good friend. I have people that I still speak with but they are not "close". I had another really good friend but she did not make it through and now will not speak to me. I really feel very badly about that - but it is her choice and at some point I had to let it go.

I don't see cocky either. I am a 38 year old new grad, and with that come a few things that I have learned and KNOW about myself. I have found a position which I will be starting soon and in the interview was very straight forward with my feelings on certain issues and also about the fact that I am an older new nurse which for me means that I had a lot of time to consider my employment options. I KNOW I was meant to be a nurse. With that I also know that I have an awful lot of learning still ahead of me and eagerly look forward to starting. There is nothing wrong with being a tall, strong woman who knows herself - just show the soft loving side also and it should jive. Best of luck:heartbeat

I have not been on in a few days and saw this repost - I had read the first also. Daytonite and icyounurse are correct and have outlined it perfectly. I have fought tooth and nail over some questions while in school (just graduated in May). However, the truth is the stem of the question is the key. Address - look at that as Active INTERVENTION - not assessment. They have completed the assessment and came up with problems A,B,C,D Which of THOSE choices is the highest priority - back to ABC's and Maslow Some spitting of dark brown is normal - emesis is a whole other thing to me - and you would not want that! I really, really hope this helps. The other thing as a student you need to learn is to let somethings go, and I don't mean that ugly. I know it is frustrating. However, this question will not matter 5 years down the road and there are so many stressful situations in nursing school - I don't want you to end up a basket case!!:heartbeat

uugggg, study groups!! For me it was not the answer. Our school really encouraged them and so I finally gave in and decided to try. The others brought their children to the library. Done. In my last semester I felt I needed to change some things up as I was not doing well and a friend of mine offer to study with me. That went very well. Just the two of us with the same goals. We would study independently and call eachother if something was not understood. Then, we would get together 1 or 2 times before the test and go over everything and work out any kinks. It worked very well for us.

Thank God for Moms!! I just graduated at 38 and my Mom was there for me every step of the way. She worried about me, cried with me, encouraged me and best of all BELIEVED in me!! You are doing exactly what you should be doing - a large part of passing those darn tests is figuring out the critical thinking and what constitutes the "correct" answer. The first tests are hard because you do not know what individual instructors are looking for. Others were correct in suggesting she come to this site - there are a lot of study tips and the best part is the support of those who have been there and know exactly what she is going through. Hugs

If it makes you feel any better - I failed the first 2 tests of my last semster. NOT a good feeling!! However, I chose to go to the guidance area of our school and they were very good at giving me suggestions to help me calm down and to facilitate the way I learn best. I bought a small recorder and read the notes out loud - then I could listen to them while I was driving around. I also bought a self confidence cd which I listened to every night - sounds corny but it really did help. This is YOUR future - you can do it!!! Get determined that you WILL pass and then find what works for you. Everybody seemed to believe in me, except for me. That was so silly, I am smart and so are you!

I have an HCA 15 miles from my home - would make sense to work there. Not me!! I will be driving 45 minutes to work instead. I refuse to work for a company that does not promote quality in their work ethic and atmosphere. I have been there as a pt as well as my husband and never again - an hour and 20 minutes to have a call light answered is not acceptable and that is not an exaggeration (sp). During clinicals I found that the nurses did not seem happy and did not communicate well together on the wards. Now, I have to say that this may not be the case in every HCA - this is just what I have personally observed. However, while in the community speaking with others I hear the same sad stories.

I may be wrong - but unless you are currently in nursing and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing you would need to have a CNA license.

I graduated in May and just accepted a job on monday. It is not easy to find a job right now - especially for new grads. What I was hearing from HR departments is that there are not enough experienced nurses to train all the new nurses??? Anyway, Good luck!!

I know someone in our class that went all the way to 265 - DO NOT give up hope until you know for sure!!! The waiting is difficult but BELIEVE. If you did not pass it does not mean that you do not know your stuff. There are so many areas of nursing and maybe your bank of questions were your weak spots. Review, do many more questions and take it again. You can do it!!!

I am updating - I have a job as of today!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!

Graduated May 10th. Then went home for 3 weeks to spend time with family and friends and forget about school. Started studying for Nclex, took it July 22 and passed. Kaplan was great. Now looking for a job - do not settle for a position that is not a good fit for you!

Do NOT squash your dream due to others opinions!!! Go for it - you can achieve your dreams!!! I am 38 and graduated in May. I even failed out my 3rd semester due to both of my parents having serious illnesses I had a 74. whatever and needed a 75. It really stung for a couple weeks. However, I hiked up my boots and got back on that pony. This is your life and your chance to make a difference, no matter how old you are chase your dreams!! Good luck to a future RN!!

If you choose to work in the field before RN school, just remember that NS is based on THEORY. What you may have done in a work setting may not be the correct answer on the test. As long as you can keep the two seperate you will do great!