jenw922

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1. Struggling.....Should I do Kaplan or Hurst?

   jenw922 replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I did the Kaplan review and found it very helpful - passed NCLEX with 75 questions. I think both programs are good. You get out of it what you put into it. I think the key is making a promise to...

2. med error not sure how to feel!

   jenw922 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   We ALL make mistakes, use this as a learning opportunity. I disagree with the charge nurse advice that "experience" allows you not to make mistakes. Your real "mistake" was recognizing that it...

3. Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

   jenw922 replied to moofy's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I would def reccomend working as a CNA in a hospital/area you want to work in. My hospital is only considering a new grad if they currently work in the

4. Please help with tips for surviving the night shift

   jenw922 replied to jenw922's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks! Yes I am often on this site and have read many threads and posts on this issue and agree that is a common topic. I think it is likely a fairly "hot issue" as it pertains to such a large...

5. Top Five Tips for Night Shift? For a new nurse?

   jenw922 replied to TuckerBug's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks Paul - For the next few weeks I am doing 2 in a row so we will see how that goes. 6 in a row, my gosh did you feel like you were in the movie "Groundhog Day "

6. Top Five Tips for Night Shift? For a new nurse?

   jenw922 replied to TuckerBug's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a new nurse also working nights, I got REALLY good room darkening curtains at Overstock.com, they were not expensive, look really nice and totally block out the sunlight. I have mastered the day...

7. Please help with tips for surviving the night shift

   jenw922 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I'm a recent grad and have started nights on a busy med-surg floor working 7pm-7am 3 days a week, at least 2 days in row. I really enjoy working nights and have no problem sleeping 7 hours during the...

8. First time working night shift!

   jenw922 replied to NICURN04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Be careful with tylenol pm/benadryl as it can increase BP with frequent use (i had to go on BP meds for 6 months to bring it down to normal after stopping diphenhidramine). I take Lunesta and am able...

9. orientation troubles

   jenw922 replied to 2008BSNGRAD's topic in General Nursing

   I'm also a recent grad still going through orientation. My orientation and most orientation programs in NJ have you taking full patient responsability after 1 week of classroom training. Most...

10. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    jenw922 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would not think nurses pay would be cut, compared to many other industries we dont make that much. I do think a Physcians salary or amount they are allowed to charge for services would be cut....

11. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    jenw922 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take NCLEX in 2 days and would greatly appreciate any prayers and/or positive energy anyone can send. I'm very nervous but have done practice Kaplan questions for the last several weeks, I must have...