Emery

Hi! I'm a new nurse. I've been orienting on a med-surg unit for about a month or so now. I've noticed that when I go to give report, I'm not exactly sure what to report. Or maybe it would be more accurate to say that I'm not sure what order to give information. Do any of you have tips on giving a clear, concise, coherent report without taking all day? I would appreciate any advice!! Thank you so much!

I have also been on orientation for almost two weeks now. Every day I feel like I'm starting over because there are new patients with new sets of problems and drugs and all that. I have only had 1-2 patients by myself. I feel incredibly slow and feel like I should know more of what I'm doing. :imbar I'm scared to death to think that in a few months I'll have a whole team to myself! AH!!! I just keep slowing learning all these new things and definitely learning from my mistakes (which have also cause no one harm!!). I'm so thankful for an awesome preceptor!!!!

I am in the same position that you are, Brandylove!! We start our summer session in a few weeks...looking forward to that! :-) Good luck and good job!!!

I am in my second semester of nursing school now, and I am feeling like I am not cut out. I'm kind of in a depressed state (AEB I can't stop eating. LOL) The past couple of tests have not gone well, I got in trouble for something I did that they thought I didn't do that I was supposed to do, the class average stinks and I just feel lousy:zzzzz. But, my advisers advice to me was "you're good in clinical and thats half the battle." It didn't really help too much, but any time I go to clinicals, I am more determined to get through this. It's all I've ever wanted to do, so I'm gonna do it! And you can too! Just keep plugging away. Chemistry was also difficult for me, but I ended with a B. I have confidence in you!:nuke: Good luck!

It really just depends on your program. I just finished my first semester and I bought all of the "required" books ( from different discount places online) and spent about $1000. Come to find out that we didn't really have to have all of those books first semester, but that they are "required" for sometime during the program. But I found them to be helpful while doing care plans and such. So I ended up using them for reference, even though I didn't have to have them. Just ask the coordinator or someone who would know!

I've taken it twice (for two different schools) and the results popped up immediately when I finished the test. You should be able to log in ( at least with ATI) and be able to pull them up. Sorry if I am of no help!! :uhoh21:

Hi! I'm in my first semester of the ADN program (actually, finals are next week!! Woohoo!!), and I had all of my pre req's and bonus classes done before I got in. I had to apply twice (as there is no waiting list, just a point system), and got in the second time. I have financial aid, some scholarships and I work part time. I'm not sure how much longer I will be able to work, because it was tough this semester, but it can be done! There are usually a lot of scholarships available for nursing students. So don't settle for nothing! Fight for it! :) Good luck!

I have cluster headaches, and yes, they do move around your head. Everyone thinks you're crazy, because you can't really pinpoint it. And they are very painful.

when I get my RN (in 2 years), thats what I want to do in the summers. I think it would be so much fun! I've been going to our church camp since I was a little girl and it would be awesome to go back as the camp nurse!! :-) Have fun!!

Hey There!! It might not be as hard as you think. I worked really hard for several years and just completed all of my prereques this past semester. Last week I got my acceptance letter into the nursing program!!! I definitely wasn't expecting to get in. So just go ahead and apply and see what happens! It was a complete shock to me (I even have a few B's)! I am 21 and so incredibly excited about getting in! Don't give up!! There is still hope!! :kiss

I have to take the test by March 31 for the progam I applied to. I just took the NET for another nursing school. Is it similar? The time limits on the NET were ridiculous, I felt. Is the TEAS the same way? I am going to buy a study guide. Thanks! Emery

I got into nursing school!!!! I am starting in 2 weeks!!! I am so incredibly excited!!!! AAHHH!!! Just had to share my excitement with everyone! Thanks for listening!

This is my last semester of pre-reqs as well! I am taking chemistry, statistics, muisc lit, medical terminology (for fun) and orchestra!

It has taken me like 4 semesters to complete ALL the pre-reqs for the nursing program. But I did all my general ed classes at the same time. I could have done it faster, but I wanted to do well in them.