Alexis33

Congratulations Yasmin! Cheers on your success and remember the best is yet to come! Lexi

I passed my exam- 3rd time is a charm they say. It was hard! But I pressed through and took 3 breaks which gave me the strength to keep pushing through. Big Dreamer than you for your prayers, support, and encouragement and to our study group- where w...

I agree with goldenmom. Always cover yourself. I worked prn in a SNF and we the nurses had 20 pts a piece. When we started having frequent call outs, we started making copies of the assignment and passing it up to the DON and administration in writin...

I can relate to you because working 12's going up and down long hallways with no sort of cushion on the floors do take a toll on your feet no matter how fit one is. I am addicted to running and do a bunch of workouts so fitness was not a factor. What...

Give yourself more credit being a military nurse and what you've accomplished so far- this is something I downplay a great deal. Like the plan you made to move forward with your education. You can become certified in your area. You can write articles...

Networking is a good idea if you find you don't want to work in LTAC. I am grateful for all my beginnings because they lead to bigger things. Try volunteering in local events or services in your community- Red Cross, Medical Reserves Corp- nurses, MD...

Nursing is my life however, in my role as a bedside nurse, I promised myself that I will always learn something more. So going back to school for each degree was a must for me. I will probably volunteer later on when I start back traveling but for no...

You have lots of great ideas that you can use to ace the interview. Don't doubt yourself because you can ace it. One of the things that worked for me was that I found out through small talk that there were things I did that they also enjoyed doing. B...

I noticed that too Aussierules.

For Georgia, the salary is within the VA hospital not on the outside in clinics or pvt places. There are very few positions on the outside but you can go to any state with the VA hospitals. With the state of affordable healthcare, the shortage of ph...

Anytime. You WILL pass!!

Well stated and thoroughly explained Sierra117. You are an excellent resource with regards to lifting one's spirit and focusing on solutions instead of knocking one down. Hats off to you! Lexi

Well stated! I loved # 7 I found out I am not an auditory learner too. You got exhausted at question 75 and I had narcolepsy (even my brain was protesting) -smile I didn't take any breaks but I will next time. It makes all the difference because it g...

Don't look at it as a setback. Look at it as a tough practice exam. You can do it. You studied and worked hard so congratulate yourself on getting over another hurdle. Next time you will clear it.. Back to the drawing board in the meantime while the ...

A solid foundation in the concepts/disease process/patho/treatment/etc is a must. Once you have this and can tell me about the different processes etc. You can handle any exam. If you just do practice exams and don't have a solid foundation on the ba...

Casias12 is right about the boards. A good deal of the questions I have yet to see at the clinic. I was thinking more along the lines of the most common diagnoses that are usually seen in outpatient clinics and primary care but nope. Ortho to the bo...

The FNPs here in GA on the psychiatric unit are making 98,000. My friend is going for her Psych NP cert. I guess location and demand has a lot to do with it. I know about the psychotherapy salary. Best to you in all your endeavors! L.

My pleasure! We are here to encourage and support you through your journey so when you hit a snag in the road or have questions post them here. Lexi

Well states. You covered everything well in your response. Remember you cannot memorize your way in the NCLEX. You need an understanding of the concepts plus everything else listed above in the post by DOGOODTHENGO. Happy studying and much success to...

Huge congratulations are in order!!!!!!! The world is yours for the taking. SO go ahead and make your mark. Lexi

You get what "you" put into it. I did University of Phoenix and Walden and gained not only essential real world know how in terms of workplace success but also colleagues from all around the world. I was hesitant at first and many discouraged me but ...

[COLOR=#003366]dance4life. Where do these nurses get to look down on other nurses? I thought our profession embodied compassion? You mean this only relates to our patients and not our colleagues. I would take an experienced nurse any day. I have work...

The resources posted are great. You may find it beneficial to join a professional association - yearly meetings, workshops, and a great venue to network with others across the globe. There are also online webinars for behavioral health. And finally,...

Research findings serve those who pray but for those who do not believe in prayer or do not want to pray or have anyone pray with them, that is still their choice; and research findings may not be important to them. We do not have to agree with their...

Congratulations to you. It's going to be a journey and for me it was one that I learned a great deal from. I worked full time during the entire program. If I had to do it over again, I would work during the theory classes and quit during clinical. Ma...