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1. What is your test-taking experience?

   vjcnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious to see what types of testing techniques everyone is used to, and I'm curious to see how this effected your success on the NCLEX. So, first take the poll, and then tell me how your testing...

2. dying child...how to cope?

   vjcnurse replied to vjcnurse's topic in Pediatric

   They have two other children. I recently found out that transportation and childcare is an issue, but at the same time I'm forced to judge a little. I don't have children myself, but I feel like if...

3. Ever have a major crush on a doctor

   vjcnurse replied to ninaldunn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I haven't had a crush on any doctors at my work yet. It's funny because women docs out-number male docs at my hospital. But, I did have a crush on a respiratory therapist once. But I took some time...

4. I failed again...

   vjcnurse replied to vjcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   The difference between computer and paper/pencil tests (to me anyway) is the freedom. With paper/pencil tests (which is all I took in college), I was able to write all over the test, underline key...

5. dying child...how to cope?

   vjcnurse replied to vjcnurse's topic in Pediatric

   Thank you to everyone for your wonderful words of encouragement. I do feel like I am the this baby's angel, and that's okay with me. I knew what I was getting into when I accepted my job. I've only...

6. Birkenstock nursing shoes

   vjcnurse replied to vjcnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I got the Alpro C202's...they are

7. Birkenstock nursing shoes

   vjcnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just a little tid bit of opinion...I just ordered and recieved new birkenstock nursing shoes and they are wonderful!! They are a little expensive, but I'll tell you what...they are so comfortable, it...

8. I failed again...

   vjcnurse replied to vjcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you very much for the advice and confidence. I believe it may be the computers. In college, I had a tutor for testing strategies and a very supportive and smart study group! I have asked on...

9. dying child...how to cope?

   vjcnurse posted a topic in Pediatric

   I currently have a nine-month-old patient who has come to my hospital to die. When he first arrived, he was weaned from his CPAP and was taken off all meds, but we were still feeding him and giving...

10. I failed again...

    vjcnurse replied to vjcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess last night when I wrote that I was a little upset. I do understand the policy, and did agree upon it when I started. At the same time, I am just extremely frustrated with myself. I know I...

11. Any Words of Wisdom- Starting 1st Sem.of Nursing School

    vjcnurse replied to StudentNurse04's topic in General Students

    The best advice I can give as a new grad is keep the faith! If you come to a minor road block, knock if over and keep going. Nurses go through hell to get that "RN" after their name, but when it's...

12. I Passed The Nclex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    vjcnurse replied to CarolineRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!:balloons:

13. I failed again...

    vjcnurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I found out today that I failed the boards a second time. I am having a hard time with it this time because my hospital (I am currently a CNA) may have to let me go. The policy is that you get...

14. failed nclex 5x

    vjcnurse replied to momx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I definitely feel your pain...I just failed for the second time. I took the test on Monday, and found out I failed today. I took Kaplan for my first time and it didn't help me one bit, but it...