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As a new grad (RN) the stress in the ER was toooo much to handle... (after 5 months) I quit 2 hrs after starting my shift. I notified my manager, they reassigned a nurse to my patients....I gave report to a RN, signed off my charts to the new RN taking over my pts. My manager downstaffed me for the rest of the shift. I wrote my letter of resignation and punched out. Is that considered abandonment? Will I be able to get a job in a dr.s office Thank you for your advice and help!

I'm taking NCLEX in 5 days... Iv'e been using the Hurst review.... it's been awesome...Aunt Marleen :) does a great review and teaches you how to read nclex questions. I'll let you know how I do, so far I'm feeling confident.

JUst passed RN predictor with 99% chance of passing nclex, review meds, values, diet and most importantly prioritization! Ours was pretty easy, only 2 questions had no clue! Being in a telemetry unit really helped this semester, and CCU also, OB was my strong suit, there were about 24% OB questions. Good Luck!

YES! Everything helps in nursing school! A growth and Development class, or Death and dying class, sociologu of the family. It's amazing how bits and pieces from each of those classes really helped me.

Study your material, then test yourself. Do you know the S&S, the side effects of meds, what would be your top priorities, what would be the 1st thing you would do if your patient.... Know nursing dx. that go along with your diesease process. Go farther than your text, sometimes Professors pop questions on the test that challenge your critical thinking!

I really like the incrediably easy series you can find in any bookstore, they simplize the nursing content. Start with Maslow's heirchy, How to do a Nursing Assesment, What Interventions, which are the priorities. Evaluate how the pt responded to your interventions etc. Take a look at some concept maps online, or videos on utube. An A&P review of the major systems, respiratory, Gastro, Cardio, hematology etc Electrolytes review, hypo/hyper signs and symptons of electrolyte imbalances are huge in nursing school. Break down everything in a CBC This should keep you busy! Best of Luck

Our school only allows you to be away 2 years, after that you need to start at nursing 1 again.

PCT are what nurses aides/assistants use to be in the hospitals in my area. In some hospitals they draw blood, do ekg's, and in L&D they are the tech's in the delivery room as well, who assist the nurses as needed. Medical assistants can give injections in my state (NJ) although you need to be certified. Most are employed at a dr's office. If you want the ability to move up the nursing ladder become an LPN and gradually work your way up. Good Luck!

She was truly kind, intelligent and I always looked forward to her advice. To her friends and family, I am sorry for your loss! She was special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It took me a year and half, I applied to the night time and One day/online and got into both.

I waited 1 1/2 years. I'm in the ODPW. I highly recommend getting a job as an aide whle your waiting it will help you alot 1st semester. Also, start reviewing electrolytes, and nursing math. You can find web sites for both. Good Luck!

Anyone in the ODPW program, i'm curious how the exam works. Also I have a fundamentals of nursing book from someone it's 7th edition, the current edition they are selling at the bookstore is the 8th edition. Does it make a difference for the exams? Are they online, multiple choice, essay, are they timed? Thanks

Hey Numby Orientation was ok, I got more info from the student nurses than the professor. I ordered my books and started to read the assignments. Good Luck I'll be in Brick ODPW where will you be? Tsangia

I choose afternoon session, I have to get my kindergartener off to school. Is anyone taking Nutrition with Nursing 1? I'm thinking of waiting till this summer.

I took mine a few months ago. Know your basic math, conversions from percentage to decimals etc. Fractions and a little algebra. I was suprised to see 6th grade science questions, I remember one had something to do with volcanic rock, and I remember thinking...WHY? is this on the exam??? Good Luck!!!