Rylee2008 ASN, RN

You can do it. I'm in my last year to get my RN. I must admit that I do use this site to vent my frustrations because other students understand. I also don't like talking about it with my other classmates due to fact that some of them go straight ...

Today I took my dose calc. test and we need 100% to pass. I'm in my 3rd semester and on all my other dose calc. tests I received 100% on the first try. Well today I took my test and I got one wrong. The one I got wrong was a trick question contain...

Thanks for all great advice. I think I just stressed myself out. My mother also gave me a good word of advice that it's better to make this mistake on a test than on a patient. She told me you know what you did wrong, fix it. I just need to stay ...

Our books always came with a CD which had sample NCLEX question on them. I studied using the CD and the Power Points. Good Luck.

Congrats!!! Keep up the good work.

I'm in my last year and hopefully graduate in May. I always get nervous at the beginning of the year, but it will go away after you get going. Good Luck.

It does depend on the school. For the Associate Degree Program in Wisconsin all Technical Colleges are requiring you pass the TEAS. It's not that hard and most schools do have study guides in their libraries for this test. They just want to know y...

I started third semester of my final year for my Associated Degree in Nursing. I have been told that only half the class will finish this semester. The School has even tried to prepare us by letting us all know that we may not make it through. Is ...

I started the reading a week before class started. If I read it too much in advance, I'd forget what I read. Don't worry about it, you'll catch up.

If you love where you are I would stay put. I don't think a slow paced hospital would be that bad. Just think of the great personal care you could provide. Working for a place that appreciates you is worth a lot.

Hoping your not going to be the nurse caring for my children, due to the fact that your complaining that students should be able for get more than 1 wrong on your math for meds quiz

I have the same scope, the end actually turns so you can use the bell. If it is turned the wrong way you won't hear anything. Also make sure the earpieces are on right. Otherwise, you may be pressing too hard or listening in the wrong places. I l...

Thanks for all the responses. In our third semester we have Complex Health Alterations (I already had Med-Surg), Mental Health, Advanced Skills and Clinicals. I always get great grades but my close friend failed a skill in Advanced Skills in her 3r...

I would see a doctor because your health and well-being are worth it. You deserve to live your best life. If you care for yourself first, you can better care for your patients and set a great example. Best of luck, I have been there.

At the school I attend you receive your LPN after completing the first year of the RN program, but all students in my class elected to complete all courses that were not core nursing classes prior to starting. So if you technically look at it, many ...

I would moderately encourage someone due to the fact that many people don't understand the dedication that nursing school requires. People are suprised when I tell them how much I study and someone actually told me I must not be listening in lecture ...

I will graduate in May 2010 and I will be 38 when I finally finish with my RN. I was 37 when I completed my LPN. I wish I would have done it earlier, but it wasn't until I was a Surgical Tech. that I decided I wanted to become a nurse.

I'm in my last year of nursing and I would have never made it this far if I worked. A lot of my classmates do work part-time though. School is so hard and with 2 children, 2 dogs and a husband I just couldn't do it while working. I do really have ...

I'm in my last year of nursing and I remember first semester being the hardest to organize. After a few weeks it all falls into place and you'll figure out what needs to be done and when. Just don't let it discourage you because we lost some great ...

I'm in my last year and if I can do it anyone can. Honestly, we did have half the class fail or drop, but the ones that are left will make great nurses. I have two other college degrees and nursing was by far the hardest. I have two children and t...

I actually just cut my hair into a shorter style because constantly pulling it up was breaking it off. When it was longer I used a clip and pulled it up. I found that with a pony you have a chance of it still being in the way. Also a braid works w...

I have tried to study with a study group, but I found that I do better on my own. Several times before class or a test we would quiz each other to review the material. I would stick with what works for you.

The stress is killing me. I'm scheduled to take my LPN NCLEX exam on Monday and today while studying my dog got hit by a car while playing outside with my children. It's not looking good according to the Vet and I have to make a decision tomorrow on...

Thanks so much for the response. We had our dog put down this morning and I rescheduled my test for later. I feel bad about complaining when it was just a dog, when you had to deal with the loss of a loved one. Thanks for the motivation.

Nursing school requires a lot of time organization. I didn't think it was that bad until clinicals started. Course work, lack of sleep during clinicals, managing my house and making time for my children made the year rough. One good thing is it can ...