Maebell1925

Maebell1925 specializes in ICU, PACU, MedSurg.

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1. Nursing setting you up for failure?

   Maebell1925 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an rn at a hospital and have been hating my job although I need the job to get out of debt. I thought I'd like nursing but am rethinking this career change. The senior nurses, I assumed would mentor the new nurses. Boy was I wrong. So...

2. No,new grads dont make big bucks !

   Maebell1925 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I interviewed at a hospital in Louisiana and starting pay for new grad RN was $18.00/hour. I felt sick.

3. what should i study about infection control....for nclex pn?

   Maebell1925 replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX

   cdc website on infection control

4. Difficult familily members (VENT)

   Maebell1925 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

   I hear you -- I got blasted for every little thing wrong in my patients room today -- felt i should have just walked off the floor and quit. the good thing is that the other RNs kept saying this kind of shift can happen. so we must hang in there.

5. Ahh! New grad starting on a med/surg floor!

   Maebell1925 replied to AAAZ's topic in Med-Surg

   Completely understand and I am now on Day #2 of my orientation on MedSurg. I am so feeling very anxious and not very confident. I have conveyed that to the RN and she has been receptive and willing to teach me. It is not as bad as you think - more...

6. How can I get experience now?!?!...it's a question not rant...

   Maebell1925 replied to oguesswhat's topic in General Nursing

   the website for Veteran's Hospital is http://www.va.gov and you can also try http://www.usajobs.gov. Both websites offer the RN series that is 0610. Inputting the RN series of 0610 will net you only jobs for RNs.

7. Just took the NCLEX

   Maebell1925 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX

   You asked the magic question! One of my colleagues who was also unsuccessful on boards called and suggested Hurst Review. The overwhelming difference is that Hurst Review focuses on the 'core content' and not just testing strategy. We both had tak...

8. Just took the NCLEX

   Maebell1925 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX

   Any word on whether you passed? I found out yesterday that I did and it was my 4th attempt. I am excited and no longer beating myself up over not passing the first time. A nurse is a nurse. Keep me posted on your results.

9. Just took the NCLEX

   Maebell1925 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX

   I also just took the NCLEX-RN and 101 questions. I hope and pray I have passed. Good luck to you!

10. NCLEX Tuesday.. Panic... Please words of advice!!

    Maebell1925 replied to flygirls2's topic in NCLEX

    Reschedule if you do not feel adequately prepared. Soul searching for your answer and it will come to you. This is a journey and it is your path.

11. HELP! I am a New Grad needs Best study tips for NCLEX

    Maebell1925 replied to lulu997RN's topic in Student Assist

    Get one resource like Saunders and know it. The mateial in this book is right on target and does appear overwhelming but you can overcome by breaking it down into sections.

12. New to the site

    Maebell1925 replied to armrn's topic in NCLEX

    You must call the Texas BON. The information is not on the TX BON website on how to reapply. You must call the board on how to reapply. Good luck in your preparation to sit for the test. I understand that Suzanne's plan is a good way to study.

13. I Passed!!! God Is Great.

    Maebell1925 replied to smilingly's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations and if you can share tidbits on how to destress, remain calm, strategies, they all would be appreciated. I continue to stress completely out when I sit down to test and the stress has gotten the best of me. Any recommendations? Maeb...

14. Nclex on 12/23/08

    Maebell1925 replied to cassim143's topic in NCLEX

    I am praying that you were successful on the NCLEX. It would be a wonderful present to have passed.

15. Will take NCLEX RN this JAN 2009

    Maebell1925 replied to LadySnyper's topic in NCLEX

    Good Luck to you on your NCLEX. Just remember to relax while you are testing. Use your strategies and be confident in your ability to complete this hurdle to becoming a nurse. You can do this and must believe that you can. My recommendation: is ...