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  1. NCLEX study tips.

    2126 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I just got the "good pop up", I'm praying that it's accurate, but if it is, here's what I did. First of all, I know they say HESI isn't a good predictor, but I did score over 900 which really...

  2. Rough start....not coping at all.

    2126 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm honestly ready to quit my job, but cannot until I find something else. I have never had such anxiety over anything in my life. I cry before every shift and many times after. I can't enjoy my days...

  3. Rough start....not coping at all.

    2126 replied to 2126's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm dying for a clinic setting! I have no idea where to find such a job. I have worked in outpatient not related to nursing but there weren't nurses there. I loved it even though I was an aide. I even...

  4. New grad and scared to work

    2126 replied to Kringe38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working for about 5 months now and am still literally on the verge of tears before and after every shift...I am petrified to come back each time and am praying it will go away sooner than...

  5. feelings on new grad in the ICU

    2126 replied to jnfRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just started in the ICU and it's really rough! My preceptor tells me I'm doing fine, but the lack of experience is my worst enemy right now. I think it's hard to start anywhere though as a new grad....

  6. What I've learned while studying for NCLEX

    2126 replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I already took the NCLEX and just find this post hilarious! I totally feel for what you're going through! Don't get caught up in details -- you wont see them anyway!!! Just understand the big picture....

  7. Am I'm too serious to be a RN?

    2126 replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm exactly the same way!!!!! Every job in the past that I have had, I have always been the awkward quiet one. Despite this, my sincerity to my pt's both in the past and Gd willing in the future has...

  8. I feel silly wearing Grey's Anatomy Scrubs - but they are SO comfortable!

    2126 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys! I feel like a little kid about to start kindergarten -- I just bought my first (White, not so thrilled about the color) uniform for my first nursing job (GOOD-BYE UGLY SCHOOL NURSING...

  9. I feel silly wearing Grey's Anatomy Scrubs - but they are SO comfortable!

    2126 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!! I'm petrified, but ridiculously

  10. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    2126 replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to break it to you, but there is NO guarantee of a job. Ever. Nursing is HARD and sometimes back breaking labor. You really have to enjoy it and be able to handle

  11. Phone Interview for ER residency...advice please!

    2126 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    I made a homework assignment for myself: I sat down before my interview and wrote down clear examples to every common question they could possibly ask. They want concise examples from your clinical...

  12. Has anyone ever failed the nclex using exam cram? Curious.

    2126 replied to believeallispossible's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed with 75q and I didn't do NCLEX 3500 at all. I did Exam Cram and All the Free Kaplan tests online, oh and LaCharity of course. Good

  13. Reading Material for New ICU Nurse!!! (New Grad) Any Suggestions?

    2126 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful, thank

  14. Reading Material for New ICU Nurse!!! (New Grad) Any Suggestions?

    2126 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for some resources before I start my brand new job in the ICU!! What do you think of this book? Would the older edition suffice?...

  15. Reading Material for New ICU Nurse!!! (New Grad) Any Suggestions?

    2126 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I'll look into

  16. A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart

    2126 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    There's a difference between being attractive and attracting...I always try to be attractive without being attracting. It's something I live by. I'm big on being modest, but well kept in every...

  17. What do you do when you're a pt?

    2126 replied to Sarah G's topic in General Nursing

    I learned my lesson not to say anything when I was in the hospital with my son. I was still in nursing school and mentioned it as a way of making conversation because I needed to calm myself down...

  18. New Grads: What sites do you use to keep up on your skills/knowledge?

    2126 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a great site! Thank

  19. Transition from Student to RN

    2126 replied to susiea's topic in General Nursing

    Something I've been told many times already is realize you haven't even started learning and take in everything you can from your preceptors...even if you have seen it before. Also, always ask...

  20. No more reading! Questions only!!

    2126 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so fed up with reading Saunders! Every time I have a question from a section I THOROUGHLY read and took notes on, I cannot recall a specific detail for that question! What's the point then?? I...

  21. Torn rotator cuff one week before starting first nursing job :(

    2126 replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that!! I don't have any personal experiences, just want to wish you the best of

  22. I took the nclex today!

    2126 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I TOOK THE EXAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm shaking! The test stopped at 75 questions! I had 13ish Sata....so not too bad. The PVT says that my test is open and i can't register at this...

  23. HELP! Pregnant...Should I reschedule NCLEX?

    2126 replied to CJB_11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    TAKE IT NOW!!! You will NOT be able to think straight once you have the baby....trust me, I

  24. I took the nclex today!

    2126 replied to 2126's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    IT'S OFFICIAL!!! PVT WORKS!!! I'm an

  25. I took the nclex today!

    2126 replied to 2126's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you!!! Will