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  1. Overwhelmed within 2 weeks!

    scibruin replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Keep your head up and stay in your toes . You posting this shows how much you want to succeed as a nurse. I'm still in my first year a d its still tough but it gets a little easier and you will feel...

  2. How to survive clinical instructor from hell?

    scibruin replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    I had a horrible experience with a clinical instructor as well. But I am now out of school and working. Keep your eye on the prize. Suck it up, don't let him/her get to you and take it in stride....

  3. NCSBN Review or Kaplan

    scibruin replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well it was a little over a year ago now... and my memory isnt the greatest to begin with. What i do remember is: insulin beta blockers/cardiac meds calculation (fairly simple ones) teaching on how to...

  4. NCSBN Review or Kaplan

    scibruin replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i only purchased the ncsbn online, books and review cds and i passed nclex the first time with 76 questions. i did work really hard in the program got mostly A's some B's. I think its totally possible...

  5. Failed 6 times and Giving up :(

    scibruin replied to jasmine0906's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up! You can and will eventually pass the NCLEX, and when you do and find a job you will appreciate being there as a professional nurse that much more. You have a lot of heart and...

  6. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    scibruin replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    the doctor isn't giving the meds, and he isn't there to check up on you essentially he is there to see the patient. they are ALL honest mistakes!! we never want to or purposely give meds wrong....

  7. Discouraged, needs advice

    scibruin replied to MCGNurse's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is tough, hand in there, the reward will be so awesome when you finish. Some things that got me through nursing school and study tips: 1. pre read chapters before going to class. In...

  8. Got a job...finally

    scibruin replied to shannahan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Solid advice for anyone out there searching for jobs. Also, congrats on the JOB!! I am also a new grad, graduated in June 2010 and I start my first RN job on Monday!! It was a loooong road to finding...

  9. ER good place to start?

    scibruin replied to nursingfordummies's topic in Critical Care

    I agree a new grad with a job offer is rare! You must be strong in skills and they recognized something in you. Take it! I'm sure they wont throw you in right away and offer a lot of training. Good...

  10. Is this wrong? ANSWERS STRONGLY APPRECIATED.

    scibruin replied to Ambular's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First of all that is crap. In nursing school the instructors pretty much own you. I am not at all surprised at this frustrating situation. No matter what we had to show up and be there for clinicals...

  11. I'm pregnant and starting the program in June

    scibruin replied to khone904's topic in California Nursing

    Words of encouragement for you. Nursing school is going to be tough, having a new baby is going to make it even tougher, but if you are committed and have a good support system, you can do it. Be...

  12. Junior In High School interested in the field of nursing

    scibruin replied to hcm1217's topic in Nursing Career

    I think its great being so young you have an idea of what you want to do with the rest of your life. Congrats on being such a driven person. I didn't realize i wanted to be a nurse until after i...

  13. Help! I can't find a job in Houston!

    scibruin replied to TXgirl83's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't speak much to how the job market is in Houston, but over here in southern cali its bad. I graduated in may 2010 and i found a job a little before christmas, but don't start until next month....

  14. Lots of FREE medical, etc. books on Kindle today!!

    scibruin replied to RileyPuggle's topic in General Students

    thanks for sharing this site is great!! i just downloaded a bunch of free books for my

  15. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    scibruin replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had better advice. I just wanted to give you some encouragement. Keep your head up and really be thorough with your work from now on. It's a hard lesson learned. I wish you the best and be a...

  16. How many patients is/are too many?

    scibruin replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any good advice, but i just wanted to say good luck and stay strong! It does suck to be in that position. New grad jobs are ridiculously hard to come by so I suggest doing what you can to...

  17. New Grads, Bitterness, and Maybe A Real "Nursing Shortage."

    scibruin replied to Trinitas2010RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a recent grad from June 2010. I had a VERY difficult time finding a job (in los angeles area). There were a few new grad programs offered but they had SO many applicants it was ridiculous. I was...

  18. Advice please!!! Lvn or rn?

    scibruin replied to BRiNAaKaB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i agree apply to both. Definitely finish out your current undergrad program and see if you can start taking pre-requisites for the nursing programs you want to apply to. Getting into a program can...

  19. What is Med/Surge?

    scibruin replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    my med/surg classes focused on specific body systems and the diseases that affect them. We went through 4 different med/surg classes each one consisted of a few different systems ie. Cardiac, neuro,...

  20. Looking for a good Stethoscope

    scibruin replied to MYNURSE4U's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOVE LOVE LOVE my Littman Cardio III. its expensive but it sounds great. If you do get one make sure you don't lend it to ANYONE... including doctors!!! Also, this may sound dumb but make sure the...

  21. UCLA new RN residency program 2010

    scibruin replied to newRNAllie's topic in California Nursing

    I think everyone else that didn't get contacted first round got 'waitlisted'. I got an email yesterday morning saying they reached applicant capacity. As for the assessment link I got that...

  22. UCLA new RN residency program 2010

    scibruin replied to newRNAllie's topic in California Nursing

    i was wait listed today too. i applied 10/29. good luck to all those still

  23. White Memorial New Grad 2011

    scibruin replied to namiani's topic in California Nursing

    nice! i got an email from UCLA too for the waiting list. haven't heard from white. BOO. waiting on a few other places. GOOD LUCK on your white panel

  24. White Memorial New Grad 2011

    scibruin replied to namiani's topic in California Nursing

    any news yet? the UCLA new grad program has started contacting applicants already (unfortunately not myself ) and they took apps after white. i'm sure UCLA had a ton of apps to go through too. I'm...

  25. UCLA new RN residency program 2010

    scibruin replied to newRNAllie's topic in California Nursing

    I applied on the 29th and haven't heard a thing. I think the competition is so tough out there I don't expect to hear anything. Especially because my status just says received not, "contacted for...