Is night shift better for new grads than day shift? I'm working days and I can't seem to find time to learn what I feel like I should be learning about charting and etc. I had 6wks w/preceptor and have been on my own for about a month. I feel like ...
This is an update and very frustrating! I have been given the run around about going to night shift. I've been told that we have more resources on day shift, but yet day shift doesn't work as a team. I went to HR and when they spoke to my mgr and ...
We are required to wear white on my unit. Unbelievable, huh? Other hospitals in my area where navy bottoms and white tops. Most hospitals, you can where whatever you want. I just think white is impractical and causes white coat syndrome with the ...
I am also starting Chamberlain next week ( April ). My classes are Transitions and Cultural Diversity. I am a bit nervous about the Cultural Diversity class. I've taken many online courses before, but this one doesn't look interesting or easy. An...
I am starting my first semester at Chamberlain on Monday. Just accessed my first two classes, Transitions and Cultural Diversity..........wondering what I got myself into:eek:. Any advice would be appreciated. Transitions doesn't look too bad, but Cu...
I graduated on 12/16/09 from RN program. Our paperwork was sent in on 1/4/10 to the state.Does anyone know how long it takes this time of year to receive our GN letter and ATT from state?
Graduated 12/16/09, received ATT on 2/2/10, took NCLEX on 2/3/10 and got the good popup. Received official PASS on 2/4/10!! Start my new job on Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that I am at the light at the end of the tunnel!! Good luck ev...
Took my NCLEX 2/3/10 and it shut off at 75. There were alot of SATA's and prioritizing. Some meds I didn't recognize and I was thankful for all the studying I did. I did the PVT and got the "good popup" and today saw on the Exam results: PASSED!!!...
I have followed this website for over 6mos and watched the PVT trick and saw how accurate it is. So, yesterday my friend and I took our boards (FL) and both of us got shut off at 75. We went to the neares wireless spot and logged into to do the tri...
Count me in!! I am awaiting my ATT and plan on taking NCLEX in February!! I am excited and nervous...........I'm sure ya'll understand. I am using Saunders, Sylvia Rayfield CD's and Kaplan. I did not find the Kaplan very useful, but I am loving t...
I caled the DOH and they received all my paperwork on 1/9/10. I am hoping and praying that I hear something soon. All they would tell me is they have 30 days to process the paperwork. It is sooooo frustrating!! At least I know they have everyth...
No, I havent contacted them yet. I was not sure if we could or not. Our school did not send our paperwork in to them until 1/4/10, even though we graduated on 12/16/09. Then we have all sent our applications in after the school gave us the ok. I ...
Thank you so much!! I will keep that in mind and take everyone's advice. You are very inspiring and motivating:) I will be confident and not let my anxiety get to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am also using the Kaplan and Saunders. The sticky notes with lab values is a great idea. I'm going to also get the NCSBN's 3 wk online study guide for 50.00. I am doing pretty much the same as you with some study groups mixed in. Have you playe...
I worked as much as I could and applied for pell grant and student loans. It still wasn't enough, but I managed to get by. Oh, I also qualified for food stamps after I had to quit my job in the next to last semester. It will all be worth it when I...
I would like to join in being prayed for to pass NCLEX on the first try. I pray that everyone taking it soon passes, we have all worked so hard to get this far and this is our last hurdle of tests!!
It is so hard to be in limbo like this. I just want to take the boards and be done with the last hurdle or at least pick a date and have a deadline. I'm so used to having deadlines that I think I'm in withdrawal from not having any. Congrats on gra...
I am currently waiting for my GN letter and my ATT..........thank you for all of ur encouragement and words of wisdom!! I am sooooooooo nervous about taking the NCLEX. Congrats on ur passing:yeah:!!! I will use ur advice and take it to heart:redbe...
jefang5 replied to JeseBJeans's topic in New Nurse
I don't think there is really any way to study for HESI. You can review in the HESI book, but you either know ur stuff or you don't. Personally, the more I studied for the HESI, the worse my scores were. When I took the exit HESI we had a few study...
jefang5 replied to LatanyaMay2006's topic in New Nurse
Congratulations, I graduated on 12/16/09!! It is so hard to believe that we are only 1 test away from being a Registered Nurse..............finally:yeah:. I am excited and nervous.............but no turning back now! We've come a looooooooong way,...
I have experience in med. asstg. and didn't have any trouble finding a job. My friends that don't have experience are having trouble find jobs. This market is tough.