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As nurses, I am sure that we've all been in situations where we've felt that more staff was needed on the unit for patient safety; but how many of us have seen an aide give IV medications? Sorry, I have not, but that was a deal breaker for me....

Ruby, I am not a new grad, and my decision had nothing to do with staffing shortages, but witnessing unlicensed workers giving medication via IV push! Either way I gave notice, and was offered a different position within the same company but different facility. Thanks for the responses.

What are your thoughts on quitting a position without giving two weeks notice? I have never done this before; but I feel that my license is at risk! I've tried talking to my manager, but then felt like I was being hazed after speaking up. I have witnessed unsafe staff ratios, and unlicensed techs push meds! It's unprofessional to just up and quit, but they're working under my license. What would you do?

Yes it is stressful, but it will be worth it when you pass. Stay confidant, and a little valerian root really helped to relax me before my test...Good luck to you.

Hi Lunah. If you don't mind me asking...how long did it take for you to complete your BSN?

Thanks for the replys. The two programs that I can begin in October are Chamberlain College of Nursing or Jacksonville University. Both are very expensive, but both are online which I love! If I go now I will still qualify for financial aid......Have you guys heard anything about either program good or bad? Again thanks for the info.

Hello, I just recently graduated with my ASN, passed boards and will be starting a residency position next month. However, I really want my BSN, and then my MSN. Is it to soon to think about going back to school? How long did some of you guys wait before going back? I have looked at several programs, two that will allow me to begin taking classes in October...What do you guys think?

Just giving you guys an update...I passed!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't contain myself right now. I am an R.N. Thanks for the great advice & encouragement.

Wow this sounds like my first test....Horrible experience. I agree that you should wait for the official results & go from there. If you have to retake the letter that they send out will tell you which areas to work on. I just took my 2nd test today & stopped at 75. I used a gumbo of different texts/reviews. Saunders, learning ext, Kaplan 2010 book, & Lacharity. Really liked the learning ext & Lacharity. Good luck to you.

Good luck, Suns...My advice is the same that everyone gave me before my test today. Stay calm!!!! Take your time. You know this info & you will pass...I also prayed a lot. Let us know how it goes...

Thank you! I took the exam today. I was so calm it was almost eerie...I finished at 75 questions, and got the good pop up on PV..Thanks for your support, you guys are wonderful!!!!!!

Same to you!!!! I am re-taking on Tuesday and going in praying....

Cilla, I am in Illinois too and if you got the good pop up then I think that you can begin celebrating. I didn't pass a couple months ago & it went to the cc page, everyone else that passed got the good pop up.

I know that you are right about staying calm & confident being the key to passing. I read your story and it really touched me. There is always someone in a worse predicament than ourselves. Congratulations on your accomplishment! I felt like a little whiner once I read that you had to take it six times. I will let you know how things go next week....Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!!!

I think that's where I made my mistake the first time around not doing as many questions. However, that's been my main focus this time around & making sure that I read the rationales. I will take your advice about not studying the day before. Maybe I will treat myself to a manicure/pedicure and save the drinks for after the test. Thank you.