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I am in my last semester and I'm realizing that I'm not excited like I was before. I am burned out on studying, I feel like my studying is not as effective, my grades are not what they were and because of a past bad clinical I don't look forward to ...

Absolutely, Nancy. A big part of my job will be MDS and I have been trained on that in the last couple of days. My replacement has not been gone very long, and I do plan on asking questions and doing my research to improve the currently implemented...

I am a recent grad (August) and was just hired at a LTC facility to take over and improve their Restorative Care program. It is still new, and they are looking for an overhaul. Obviously, since I haven't worked yet I'm a bit surprised they hired me...

I recently found out that someone at the school I graduated from is telling recruiters/employers who call them after I interview NOT to hire me. Is this legal? How can they take my money, pass me, but then not stand behind me when I'm trying to get a...

Thanks LongislandLPN! Unfortunately the Dean has the audacity NOT to care - so that's when I called my attorney. Hoping I can get a resolution to this after she speaks with them.

No - I didn't get that vibe from you.

Thanks....I'm seeing that unfortunately right off the bat. Hoping to get my career started soon.

I NEVER put anyone from my school as a reference down as a contact.

Yes, Monkeyduty, that's what I'm looking for. Real perspective on this industry because unfortunately I have not been able to get real experience IN it. I passed all my tests, had good experiences with my clinical rotations, and passed NCLEX on the...

I'm a new graduate nurse. I don't understand why the school would say not to hire me; I haven't "worked" yet. I've already called my attorney - and they said it's ridiculous and will be contacting them. They were not on my reference list, so I hav...

Well the school isn't calling hospitals, I was told that the hospital contacted the school and asked about me. I definitely know what you mean about burning bridges; but when I graduated there had been none of those type situations.

They were not listed as a reference to call; I have not heard of potential employers calling the school to get a reference before.

I don't know any specifics; the person that told me obviously wasn't supposed to but she wanted me to know. I called the school and they are denying that they would do that.

I am studying for my FINAL final. Graduation is in a week. I have to make a 70 to pass. I did horrible on the cardiac/critical care exam, which put me in a bad position going into the final. I am stressing! I'm studying, trying to review all of t...

Thank you!

I am supposed to graduate August 4th in the ADN program. I have been planning to go forward with my education. I am 33, with two children, house, husband, etc. This semester has proven to be so hard and I am so burned out. My studying is so ineff...

I am working on a case study and I have worked on this for a long time, but still can't get very far. I also have a test coming up on this material and I am not processing the information very well.... Patient who had MI in the critical care unit ha...

Thanks! I appreciate all of your thoughts. I never anticipated this semester being so difficult after looking forward to it for so long!!! I am trying to be optimistic and really making an effort to put a lot of effort into this material. :)

Thanks y'all! Its just frustrating that I'm so close but feel so frustrated. I thought this semester would be different. Guess its time to put my big girl panties on!! lol

Thank you!!

Can anyone give me an idea about what to expect as far as test questions on Hematology? The lectures and notes have a lot of A&P review, but I have a feeling there won't be many like that on the test.

I think the whole point is this is someone's PRIVATE medical records, regardless if its one of our fellow nurse classmates that sees it or not. How insignificant or small the test may be; it does not matter, it is the right of the patient to confide...

My first semester, week #4. It seems like all the lectures, studying, worrying, homework, writing, reading, etc. is catching up with me. I also have children and obligations at home. The last couple of days I have felt so exhausted. I try to go t...

I am going to buy an NCLEX book. Any suggestions on which one I should get?? Are there any other books anyone would recommend? (I am in my first semester) My head is spinning from all the information I am having to study, and I just want to stay on...

YouTube! I (accidentally at first) found many videos that helped me, especially before my practicals. :nuke: