abbynurse28

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1. what questions to ask-thinking ahead

   abbynurse28 replied to angelstrings's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i've been orienting on a busy med/surg floor for the past 3 wks.... i'm still not as fast as the experienced nurses and i don't plan to be....i'm going to work at my comfort speed...after all these...

2. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

   abbynurse28 replied to abbynurse28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I PASSED What a relief!!! Now I am an "offical" Thank you everyone for all the encouraging

3. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

   abbynurse28 replied to abbynurse28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   scp7spn, it is torture waiting for results isn't it? i'm afraid to look tomorrow at work to see if i passed or not. good luck to you.....

4. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

   abbynurse28 replied to abbynurse28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   still nothing. *sigh* why'd they have to say my job might not be held if i didn't pass the day BEFORE i took the test?? my stress level is thru the

5. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

   abbynurse28 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my test Friday at 8am, its supposed to be 48 hours until you get results....is that BUSINESS days or days? The computer shut off after 85 questions.....I just don't think I did well and these...

6. Stressed new nurse

   abbynurse28 replied to IamRN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

   ah, i feel your pain. this is my 2nd career as well and i'm used to being the capable, and "in charge" one and now i feel like i'm always backtracking to make sure i didn't forget anytihng. i am...

7. Udall (sp??) dialysis

   abbynurse28 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Can someone please explain to me what exactly a Udall is? I'm assuming its where the dialysis machine is hooked up to the patient to filter the blood? I heard it in report today and I'm just not...

8. New nurse blues

   abbynurse28 replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I realize this is an old post---but I am glad I stumbled across it! I'm glad I'm not the only one out there that has these fears! Hopefully things get better with time .... b/c I feel nursing school...

9. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   abbynurse28 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I appreciate all the advice given! This site has been wonderful and just the type of advice I needed. Last wk was my 1st wk as a nurse on a med/surg floor and I was totally overwhelmed, so much...