CleveRN2008

Hi everyone! This topic has been bothering me a lot lately. I would love to know your thoughts and experiences! I am a new RN working on a cardiac unit. Since I have been on this floor, I have observed and experienced first hand how many of the n...

Hey everyone -- Ok, so I need your thoughts and encouragement. I JUST took the NCLEX this morning and my computer shut off at 75 questions. The BAD news about that is I honestly think I failed. I know myself very well and I did not shine on that ...

Thanks to everyone who posted a response to my original thread about the commonality of missing breaks as an RN. Quite honestly, I am disgusted at how it seems the profession of nursing is being treated out there in the real world. Almost every sin...

RNperdiem, I agree with you about unit culture. That is what it boils down to. I am happy and glad to hear that there are nursing units out there in which nurses are properly afforded breaks. My plan at this time is to work on my current unit for ...

Thanks for your thoughts, guys. Yeah, I definitely believe that this is a HUGE HUGE problem since the majority of my floor has to skip lunches due to patient volume and work load. I suppose that is why unions can positively impact nursing. If we s...

Hi everyone! I am a new grad and need your help! I have been offered RN positions at both the Clinic main campus and University Hospitals. The RN position at the Clinic is in their HEART CENTER and is HOURLY. The RN position at UH is in pediatric...

Hi everyone, First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read this posting. I came home from my second week of RN orientation and I was completely beside myself...in tears, uptight and just basically unhappy. I am a new grad RN who graduat...

Hi all! Do any of you have any suggestions on which shoes are BEST for nurses? There are so many choices and price ranges out there. I am looking for the BEST shoe in terms of long term comfort. I am willing to pay good money for them because ...

hi everyone! :loveya: if anyone out there works at metrohealth medical center in cleveland, ohio, can you please share your thoughts on working there as a new graduate rn? i absolutely love the people i met during the interview process, but they d...

Hi there! I just graduated in August from an accelerated BSN program. Quite honestly, I would no worry too much about the math. The math that is required is something that you CAN learn. I am not the best in math either, but with extra practice and...

Hey, I would just study the classifications and know the side effects for each big class. If you start getting crazy over memorizing all meds, you will lose your mind and never remember them anyways. Try and buy the KAPLAN drug cards and stick wit...

Hi Serena, I read your message and wanted you to know that I hear you and am sending positive thoughts your way! I can understand why you are nervous, but try and think positive. I think it is VERY POSSIBLE that you PASSED. :) I felt the same ...

Hey there! I just took the NCLEX in September and passed with 75 questions. I took the Kaplan review course (yes, it is expensive but WORTH it) and the NCSBN on line study tool as well. It was not cheap to do both, but I felt it was the reason I pa...

Since it shut off at 75, I bet you passed this time. Seems to be what I hear most often is that people pass at 75....not always....but most commonly. In any event, good luck and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you! :)

Hey all -- I am a new grad starting my first RN job in November. I am extremely nervous and keep wondering if I picked the right job. I suppose I am second guessing my decision due to my nerves. In any event, any suggestions for me in fighting thi...

Hi, I just passed the NCLEX last week with 75 questions. I used the Kaplan complete review for the majority of my studying. I also did all of the questions in the SAUNDERS Comprehensive Review...very, very helpful. I suggest doing at least 150 q...

Hi there! I actually took the KAPLAN complete course and spent four days in classroom review and had access to their question banks. I thought it was WORTHWHILE COMPLETELY. I also signed up for the NCSBN question bank, but did not use it very muc...

Hi there! Yep, I agree with you...I had a bunch of SATA questions. The reality is that I thought FOR SURE that I failed because I stink at those questions. Thankfully, I passed! So...do not lose heart....you did great I bet! Not sure why we got ...

Hi! Good question. I just took the NCLEX and passed last week. I DID use the NCSBN site and their questions. However, I found the KAPLAN review course to be a better overall review. In addition, I bought the Saunders Comprehensive Review and lov...

Hi there! I actually took the Kaplan review course in August of this year. I took the full course and had four days of classroom instruction and then access to their Qbank and on-line content review. To be honest with you, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE anyo...

Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it more than I can say. I debated about which job to take...but I ended up taking a cardiothoracic stepdown unit since it would give me more exposure than the other offer. I realize that I will learn a...

Hi all! Just wanted your thoughts! I graduated in August and have been offered two wonderful jobs. They are both in teaching hospitals in the area and both facilities are wonderful in their respective areas. Here is my question that I am struggli...

What did you end up doing? I am in a similar situation!!! Would love your thoughts! THANKS!

Hi! I just took my NCLEX on Monday and passed. I would be glad to share my thoughts with you about preparation. For me, I needed a review class that was organized and structured. That being said, I chose to take Kaplan. I went to Kaplan classes a...

Hi! I just graduated from an accelerated nursing program and will be starting at the Clinic as a new grad. I did NOT take the money in advance. What I did was take the position once I graduated...and they are STILL offering the 10K in loan reimbur...