EleniRN

Hi there! I'm Helen and plan on taking the pccn before Christmas! Pm me and we can chat!

Maybe all of us who are attending/will be attending the online RN to BSN program at Drexel should make a page to just chat or vent....What do you all think? If you want, I could start one on FB... Email me if interested: [email protected] Helen

I would have done the same things that you did. I wonder tho, did you get vitals when you first were alerted about the pain? It's really hard sometimes and I think that we nurses second guess ourselves constantly about decision making. Helen

Sending lots of love, strength and prayers your way!!! Helen

I work on a Med/Surg floor... typically I do nights.. After 11 we have 9 patients total, if he have an aide *who cares for all 18 patients on that side* If no aide, we are at 6 patients. It can be scary and overwhelming at times... sometimes we have a charge and sometimes not. Sometimes we have a secretary, and sometimes not...

I have tried Danskos, Shape Ups and Nike Shox, but my absolute favorite in terms of comfort are the Nike Air Max 360s.. They are a little pricey, but soooo worth it..

Hi all! I took my NCLEX exam yesterday and have been pretty anxious since. I got 75 questions and then it shut off. I did the PVT and got the good pop up.. but that hasn't stopped me from continually doing in, just in case it was wrong - lol. Word for the wise... don't take it on a Saturday - the wait is lonnnnggger.... As for trusting the pvt, it has given me a little less anxiety, but, when I see the little numbers next to my name on the licensure website, then I'll feel a lot better - God willing that happens. Good luck

God be with everyone taking it in August.. I'm scheduled to take it on August 7th... unless of course I chicken out... I don't think I'll ever be ready and there are always things I'm forgetting... *sigh* Helen

I will say a little prayer for us all.. I'm taking the nclex on Sat Aug 7th, if I don't chicken out.... God be with us all!

Hi there, I am a single mom to an 8 year old son... I will (hopefully) be graduating from a 2 year RN diploma program in June. I can't lie or kid you - it's been incredibly difficult.. I've had to stay up late to read and study while he is in bed and then turn around and be up and ready the next morning for clinicals. I don't have any real tips or hints to give you, other than envision your life after nursing school.. the things you can provide for them and the job security ..... the knowing that no one can ever take away that piece of paper that you've earned... Keep the faith, Helen

What type of clinical areas will you experience during your last semester? Well, we do a full term of nothing but a management course and preceptorship... I get to pick my preceptorship next term... I am in community this term and then maternity... Does your program have a preceptorship during the last semester? If so, in which area would you like to do your preceptorship? I think I would like to do a PCU or ICU setting.. I'd also do ER or at push I would do psych. What smilie represents how you feel about starting your LAST semester? Am happy, yet a bit nervous! Helen

Hello fellow nursing school sufferers! I am hopefully graduating in less than 6 months.. and I'm getting nervous about finding a job. Ideally, I would love to work in a PCU or ICU unit, but, I don't know if I can be that picky. I am finishing up a 2 year ADN program, with a 3.7 GPA. I plan on going right back for a BSN and then masters. I don't know.. maybe it's just nerves or jitters... What do you folks think? Helen

Hi there I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I am not sure exactly what you did in clinicals, but, sadly it's true -nurses cannot say "I just wasn't thinking". My point in all of this is that one mistake caused them to make you withdrawl? Perhaps that is a little harsh. Hopefully you will not give up on your dreams of being a nurse... it's a learning process...

Congrats to all of the new nursing school students!!! It may seem like a huge mountain to climb.. but, trust me, I was in your shoes last fall. I'm in my 2nd year of a 2 year program... Remember to try not to fall behind on your readings.. It's like a huge snowball reaction if you do.. Talk to your teachers.. remember they are here to help you... If you are having personal problems or if you are having trouble in the course.. let them know.. Don't be intimidated by your patients.. Remember, you are seeing people at some of the worst moments of their lives.. cut them a little bit of slack if they snap or are not super friendly with you. You don't have to be bffs with EVERYONE in your class. I have some people who I'd like to drop in the middle of the ocean.. but always remember not to let it show because you'll be in such close proximity with these people... If you have children.. you will miss them..that's for sure.. I'm a single mom of a 7 year old son.. but, I'm always reminding him "Why is mommy always busy?" His response is "To make a better future for us".. When you do have some time, spend it with them.. don't try to cram studying in with it... I stay up later to study and just spend time with him, if I can.. I know you've already heard this, but it will go SO fast.. I can't believe I'm in my second year.. mind boggling.. Good luck Helen

I echo all of the other posters.. however, I always also have: Tums Excedrine Advil A small stick of deodorant Extra hair ties Lots of mints HTH Helen