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Hey, everyone, This is my first post on here, so hi! I have an interview tomorrow -- well, technically today, since it's past midnight -- at 10:30 AM and I'm freaking out. I'm graduating from nursing school on Saturday, and this is my first nursing i...

Hi, I recently accepted a job at a new hospital here in St. Louis. The position is for a neuro ICU, but I will begin orienting on a med-surg floor first (that's what I'm told, at least). I'm excited/nervous/anxious/happy about the new job -- I even b...

Hi, I recently accepted a job at a new hospital here in St. Louis. The position is for a neuro ICU, but I will begin orienting on a med-surg floor first (that's what I'm told, at least). I'm excited/nervous/anxious/happy about the new job -- I even b...

Thanks for the comments. :) I did call the director again today. He gave me my schedule -- actually said, "Well, you could come in tonight." Feeling flustered, I agreed to come in tomorrow. The neuro ICU floor is scheduled to open next Monday, so tom...

Thanks for the comments. :) I did call the director again today. He gave me my schedule -- actually said, "Well, you could come in tonight." Feeling flustered, I agreed to come in tomorrow. The neuro ICU floor is scheduled to open next Monday, so tom...

Still don't have my schedule...not working at the moment...

Called the director this morning. He said I "hadn't made it onto paper yet" and that he would work on it this afternoon. He gave me the name of my preceptor, but never called back. Stated "probably next week" I'd start working. .................... ...

Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear. This isn't my first job. :) I'm doing a transfer within hospital systems. I don't have to go through the orientation process and was led to believe I will start with a preceptor when I start working...(whenever that is)...

Hi, everyone, So, I'm a new grad (August '08), started my job on an adult psych unit in December, and...well...already, I want to go to medical nursing. But not just med-surg: I eventually want to get to ICU. I feel stupid because a) my goals have c...

Hi, everyone, So, I'm a new grad (August '08), started my job on an adult psych unit in December, and...well...already, I want to go to medical nursing. But not just med-surg: I eventually want to get to ICU. I feel stupid because a) my goals have c...

Hey, guys and girls, thanks for all your support in my recent posts! I got a job on an adult acute unit, and I started hospital and nursing orientation this week. It's going just fine. Thing is, my first day on the unit is Friday. I don't have psych ...

Hey, everyone, I graduated in August and took the NCLEX-RN this morning. I feel absolutely sick with anxiety, and I keep crying every couple minutes. It took me a little over 2 hours, and I got 204 questions. I come from a school with a 98% pass rat...

Fellow nurses....THANK YOU for your words of support. Just wanted to update you all.... I PASSED MY BOARDS!!!!!!!!!! I saw the quick results and just started sobbing out of joy. I feel so proud of myself! I did it! I completed nursing school and my b...

Yes!! It's the worst!!! I only have to wait 'til tomorrow...I think...but still, the countdown is unbearable. My heart races every time I go to the site to see if my results are ready. Lol. I'm doing better today...I still want to know, though... Th...

Oh, good...thanks mrscoozy...I'm hoping I get to see them ASAP. One of my nursing friends texted me and said one ouf our classmates got 265 questions on the test and ended up passing, so that helps my anxiety. :)

Thank you. :) I'm going to try to play a video game or something. I've settled down a bit now, but I'm resisting the temptation to buy a bottle of wine and have a big relaxing lunch, lol. I'm going to hit up the gym later and my boyfriend is taking m...

Just wanted to say I feel your pain!! I took NCLEX this morning, but fortunately, I get quick results within the next couple days. It is still UNBEARABLE to wait. Argh!!!! I am sick with anxiety.

Oh! I was not aware. Well, that makes me feel a lot better.

Thanks....yes, I'm in Missouri, so I will be able to see my results on Monday or Tuesday. (2 business days.) :-\

Update: Didn't get the job. They notified me about a month later that the position had been filled. I have applied to two other hospitals since, and one hasn't responded, but I have a second interview with the other. Blah.

Thunderwolf and Jules....thanks for your words of encouragement. I had my interview this morning, and you were right! They didn't ask any specific psych-related questions, mostly just why I like it, what are my strengths, how do I handle difficult pa...