psychnurse51

psychnurse51 specializes in Rehab & Psych.

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1. failed Nclex

   psychnurse51 replied to amnurse18's topic in 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 brain cannot absorb anymore than that. When I fini...

2. Geriatric Nurse certification

   psychnurse51 replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric

   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 certified before any other certification. Any suggestions?...

3. New Grad - Offered Nursing Home Position but want to work in hospital, advice?

   psychnurse51 replied to circularstaircase's topic in New Nurse

   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 are like working w/ grownup children. I work in a...

4. Failed for third time...

   psychnurse51 replied to mnknight's topic in NCLEX

   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 school to be an RN, but was able to test for the LPN...

5. Failed for third time...

   psychnurse51 replied to mnknight's topic in NCLEX

   Hang in there! You CAN do this! Patience, perseverance, and PRAYER. All the best!

6. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   psychnurse51 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   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 actually anxious to take the exam again.:yeah:I love my...

7. I HATE my first job as a nurse...

   psychnurse51 replied to SweettartRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 training and feel comfortable asking questions. Als...

8. I feel excluded at work.

   psychnurse51 replied to abcotta's topic in General Nursing

   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 people are INSECURE. Keep your head up. You will...

9. Failed for third time...

   psychnurse51 replied to mnknight's topic in NCLEX

   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 her plan to pass the RN NCLEX when I take it the 4th...

10. Ugly Comments From A Nurse Friend

    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 at our jobs. Sounds like rocknroll's friend has fo...

11. I need a boost, I am getting so tired

    psychnurse51 replied to Jen2012's topic in New Nurse

    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 rewarding. This is a second career for me and I am thrille...

12. Checking Meds As A New Nurse

    psychnurse51 replied to Journey_On's topic in New Nurse

    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 time". For me, there is too much going on to look up...

13. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    psychnurse51 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

    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 you know....I passed with the minimum number of q...

14. WHY ARE NURSES SO RUDE to CNA's?

    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 CNA's bending over backwards to complete those tasks y...

15. Similar Repeating RN NCLEX Questions

    psychnurse51 replied to psychnurse51's topic in NCLEX

    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 encouragement!