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I had one. A couple other girls from my class had one too. You don't need to study them like crazy...just know the basics (what would you do? what's the intervention?) Cardiac wasn't really emphasized at our school so I actually studied a little ACLS...

Thanks for the words of encouragement, guys. I just don't see how an extra two minutes of a computer tutorial is going to make a difference as far as "brain dumping" goes. Surely they'll review my test and see that I only wrote two lab values (which ...

Thanks, tweety. I didn't understand what they meant by "tutorial". I thought the lady talking to me was the tutorial. I dunno I was so nervous. I wonder if I should call the board or just wait.

As cheesy as this sounds, the best "thing" to carry with you is a good attitude and the ability to laugh at yourself. Also a new grad ER person here and the only supply everyone benefits from carrying around constantly (in my ED anyway) are shears. I...

If you get all 265 questions, you passed.

I'm using the National Council's practice exams and doing the online Hurst Review exclusively but I'm finding that the Hurst lady's advice of "If you can only do one thing...." doesn't really apply to the NCSBN's practice q's. Is anyone else using t...

I'm kind of worried that I should have taken my boards sooner. Do you think 2 months post graduation is too long to wait? How long did you guys wait to take boards?

Hm. Well it was scheduled for June 7th but life happened. I'm grieving a death and having an incredibly difficult time focusing on studying and just overall mental clarity. I forgot my own alarm code today. I dunno what this means for me but I know t...

Do you mind me asking if you passed? I am pretty nervous. Most of my classmates are getting over 100 questions.

Ok! THANK YOU so I'm not nuts. Yeah, I'm getting like 50-65% on the NCSBN tests when I scored a 950 on the HESI exit. I know I'm not a dummy.

WHAT?!?!?! 90% OF THE QUESTION ARE SATA?!?! I'M GOING THROW UP....YUP...BLAAAAAAARRGGGGHHH

Thanks for the words of encouragement. :) Sounds like you'd be a good fit for the ED. There are different certifications that *might make you more competitive (disaster preparedness, C.E.R.T.) I'd call up a hospital and ask to speak with the ED recru...

Are you sure about this? I think all Level 1s are teaching hospitals. At least, in my state they are. So they hire almost exclusively new grads.

ADN here. My level II just hired me with ZERO experience but only because I've proven to be a hard worker, good with people, I get along with pretty much everyone and I've been an ER tech for a couple years so I'm not ENTIRELY clueless (but still pre...

Forget her. Seriously. Just concentrate on the task ahead and pay little attention to her. I've failed a nursing course before...it's not a big deal. You just pick yourself up by your boot straps and keep going. Getting wrapped up in drama and petty ...

Killing someone. Is no one else afraid of this??!?! I work in ER...what if while I'm tending to my tension pneumothorax, my unassuming ABD pain turns into a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and I come back to find them dead?!?!?!

LOL! Suuuuurrre...now we know how you really feel about us clog-wearers.

WOW. You guys REALLY aren't getting it. It's not about style or identity. It's about a shoe that is most comfortable and therapeutic. I give up....bro.

Um...what? Losers?

Really not wanting to beat a dead horse here, but you are stating things that are incredibly obvious. My issue is that there doesn't appear to be any valid reason why her school disallows clogs...not crocs or hoodies or sweats or visible thongs or t...

Well that's your opinion. This website is where people go vent about things without judgment from others. You're name calling and referring to the OP's feelings as "ridiculous". What is your goal in doing that, btw? Talk about throwing the baby out w...

^ the truth

That's my point -- it's NOT a big deal! It's a pair of SHOES! Let them wear whatever shoes they want to. And if we're talking professional, clogs are much neater/more professional looking than a pair of tennis shoes IMO. OP's clogs are comfortable an...

Why? That is absolutely ridiculous. Can I tell you how much a hated nursing school because of stuff like this? I'd go as far as getting a note from your doctor stating that you have to wear them if you're on your feet for more than 2 hours. Doctor's ...