worked in grocery store biz for 20 years while raising my children. Decided to pursue my dream of being a nurse. After over 6 years of hard work I graduated from Colby Sawyer College w/ B.S. in Nursing in May of 08. Repeat customer of NCLEX
Hi, I passed the NCLEX on my 4th try. Take the remedial course. It should help. I had a CD with 4000 questions and did 100 a day (with rationales). I was advised to do no more than that because the...
psychnurse51 replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I'm looking for the best possible practice test questions to take the board certification exam for gerontology as I have worked in long-term care for multiple years and would like to be board...
Most every new grad wants to work in a hospital. I too, wanted that, but ended up in LTC. It was the best way to get experience while learning to prioritize, learn meds and treatments. The elderly...
I failed the RN NCLEX 3 times as well. I too have really bad text anxiety. So what I did was I took the LPN NCLEX (because my student loans were about to kick in and I needed to work). I went to...
I too have taken the RN NCLEX 3X and failed. I got my LPN a few months ago and have started again studying with Suzanne's Plan. I am doing so much better with answering the questions that I am...
psychnurse51 replied to SweettartRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Dear SweettartPN, I would say get out before they take away your "spirit". My first job as a PN is being a charge nurse on an alzheimer's unit. I have been fortunate enough to have the appropriate...
Hi. I know what you mean about the gossip chain. It happens everywhere, believe me. You know that you are a good person and are there (working) for the right reasons. People who gossip about other...
I too, have failed the RN NCLEX for the third time. I took the PN exam and passed..thank GOD! I just finished Tip 1 for Suzanne's Plan and hope to hear from her soon so that I may start the rest of...
psychnurse51 replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric
I think it takes a special person to do psych nursing, or L&D, or peds, or whatever the specialty may be. We all tend to be drawn to what we are comfortable with which usually means we are good...
Oh enjoy these days of pre-req's. The nursing program gives a whole new meaning to hard work and no life! I have to say it was the hardest thing I've ever done, but the most satisfying and...
As a new grad, I am constantly looking up meds. I have found that there are many meds that are commonly used and have learned about rather quickly. The rest of them I try to look up during "down...
I have failed the RN NCLEX X3 which resulted in my losing a position that was offered to me before I graduated nursing school. Recently I sat for the LPN boards just to see how I would do and wouldn't...
psychnurse51 replied to nurse2be123's topic in General Nursing
Hey Nurse2be123! Hang in there! Remember to treat your patients and your nurses the way you want to be treated. Some people are just plain ignorant! You will be a great nurse and will have the...
To KizzyKatLove: I have started Suzanne's plan about a week ago. I 'll never give up. I've worked too long and too hard to stop now. I may be down, but definitely not out! Thanks for your...