Maebell1925

Maebell1925

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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...

  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

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

    Maebell1925 replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    cdc website on infection

  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...

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

    Maebell1925 replied to AAAZ's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...

  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...

  7. Just took the NCLEX

    Maebell1925 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  8. Just took the NCLEX

    Maebell1925 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  9. Just took the NCLEX

    Maebell1925 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

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

    Maebell1925 replied to flygirls2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

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

    Maebell1925 replied to lulu997RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

  12. New to the site

    Maebell1925 replied to armrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  13. I Passed!!! God Is Great.

    Maebell1925 replied to smilingly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  14. Nclex on 12/23/08

    Maebell1925 replied to cassim143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  15. Will take NCLEX RN this JAN 2009

    Maebell1925 replied to LadySnyper's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  16. management situation with nursing assistant?

    Maebell1925 replied to mariesmist's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse it is hard to manage experienced healthcare workers. To groom yourself adequately, find an experienced RN to mentor you. Someone that you can get advice from and talk to in...

  17. I FAILED!!! and i feel so bad!!

    Maebell1925 replied to jhowannaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't fret. You will get through this test. I have failed now three times and most of my classmates have passed. I feel like a complete failure but have come to terms with my strugggles with the...

  18. taking memory enhancing vitamins while studying

    Maebell1925 replied to spongebob6286's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You hit the nail on the head - mind, body, and spirit are the connections were need to fire while studying to pass this

  19. New and getting ready to sit NCLEX for second time

    Maebell1925 replied to folashade 37's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Only you can determine if and when you are ready for the NCLEX. Personally I never felt ready and there was always something that would spring up (you know how life can be) that would put a crimp in...

  20. Best way to study meds...

    Maebell1925 replied to blh0624's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The endings are great study tools - thanks a bunch. Too bad these were not emphasized in nursing

  21. Online Medication Teaching Handouts?

    Maebell1925 replied to Julie, RN's topic in Patient Education

    http://www.drugs.com - has good patient/client education. Also LeMone and Burke MedSurg book has on the book's website patient handouts you can

  22. Hamburg Failed For The 4th Time :(

    Maebell1925 replied to hamburg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hamburg, Do not give up. I have failed 3 times and refuse to even discuss failure. Thinking positive and not going to give

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

    Maebell1925 replied to lulu997RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not try and study too much material. My recommendation is to do questions and learn strategies to tackle the NCLEX. You must know how to discriminate between what the question is asking. If you...

  24. Was this a waste?

    Maebell1925 replied to ivyleagued's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up. I can speak from experience. I attended an accelerated program and have advanced degrees but can't get through the NCLEX. We can not allow this test to keep us from becoming RNs. We...

  25. Online Medication Teaching Handouts?

    Maebell1925 replied to Julie, RN's topic in Patient Education

    http://www.evolve.elsevier.com - has good resources that accompany nursing text books. site is free and you can search numerous books for patient education handouts.