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I did a year of med surg after graduation, went to dialysis for two years and am back training on med surg. I admit I am a bit overwhelmed but I have only been back on the floor for 3 weeks and I am working for a much bigger hospital. You have experience which most hospitals are looking for.

I had my 9 year old son pin me. He was so understanding of me having to study over the last 4 years. I also wanted him to know how important an education is.

Did you sit down at your computer and do any CD's? I really believe that anxiety is the biggest causer of failing the test. I did over 3000 questions on my computer and just got use to reading them. I had no anxiety at all when I took the exam and I feel it is because I sat down for that test the same way I sat down at home. Practice with the CD's do a hundred or so a day and read the rationals of the ones you get wrong. Good luck, attitude is a big factor too!

I got to thinking about this when I spoke with some of my class mates who have taken the test. None of them have had calculations. Don't you think that that is odd, that as a nurse they are not testing us on calculations? I do. Just my thoughts

If she has a hobby, encourage it by may be a gift cert to continue that hobby. It is very important to have an outlet. I just graduated in May, it took me 4.5 years to get my BA degree and during that time I did not make time for hobbies. I regret that. I also can't wait until after I take the NCLEX so I can read a book that doesn't require any brain power.

Take something of value away from the person with the hiccups and tell them that they can't have it back until they hiccup again. Seems to always work. Make sure it is of value though. Jill

I am taking an NCLEX review right now and we were told that if you are testing between 75-85% on the review questions then you are doing very well. Good luck and let us know how you did. How your pedicure is relaxing. Great idea!

Hi, I just graduated yesterday from USM! I have to agree with Sadie in regards to the community partnership. I felt the time used in the particular partnership I had could have been spent else where. Granted, the partnership I had was just getting started. Mine was only 3 semesters though. Leaving USM I have only one bit of advice for you......keep in constant contact with your advisor(s). This last semester alone there were 5 people, that I know of, within my class of undergrads (out of 35) who got phone calls telling them at 11th hour that they may not be done with the program. I personally have had communication with the Dean of Nursing in regards of the need to address advising. She has informed me that CON is currently working on a software program and things should hopefully get better in the future. Good Luck! USM new grad 2004!

I will be on med-surg. I have to say that I feel I am pretty lucky as I applied at three hospitals and this hospital was my top pick. It is a very warm community hospital and the staff is great. I will be working 11p-7a, 4 days per week which is fine with me. It works out well with my family and I think I will be able to synthisis info better without all the hub-bub. Or am I just kidding myself? :) I am laughing Thanks for the reply, Me

So, I graduate in a week and I have a job waiting for me after graduation. I am currently up to three patients during the day shift (3a-3p practicum) and feeling a bit like...is it ever going to all come together. I know eventually I will be up to 6 patients (possibly 7). I consider myself pretty organized but still a bit overwhelmed. We document everything (not by exception) and that takes a lot of time. How long after graduation did you finally feel things come together....or did they ever? :) Not complaining Me

My preceptor has PEPID. I just signed up for a 10 day free online trial to see if I can navigate through it easy. Seems to have a lot of info and easy to navigate. http://WWW.pepidonline.com Jill

Mine is a prestige too. I have changed the ear pieces it that didn't help. I have also tried a few Littmans. Huge difference between nursing school and real world as far as listening. Thank you for your reply, Jill

Mine is a prestige too. I have changed the ear pieces it that didn't help. I have also tried a few Littmans. Huge difference between nursing school and real world as far as listening. Thank you for your reply, Jill

I seem to be having a hard time hearing with back ground noise and I was wondering if you with experience can recommend a stethoscope that amplifies well. Getting a tad frustrated. Can hear normal otherwise. Thanks, Jill

I seem to be having a hard time hearing with back ground noise and I was wondering if you with experience can recommend a stethoscope that amplifies well. Getting a tad frustrated. Can hear normal otherwise. Thanks, Jill