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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 boosted my confidence. I now realize CONFIDENCE is KEY!...

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 off because I'm worried about coming back in. Im c...

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 asked my own doc if he was hiring but he wants a ...

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 later. I can't even enjoy my days off...so I defin...

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. Good luck to you!

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. YOU KNOW THIS STUFF!!! Best of luck! It wasn't s...

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 shown through. As long as they feel that you care a...

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 UNIFORM!!) !!!! I'm just really happy right now and wante...

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

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 anything.

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 experience. That way I didn't have to say...ummmm......

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 luck!

Wonderful, thank you!

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? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0323026575/sr=8-1/qid=1305085094/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&a...

Thank you! I'll look into it!

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 environment.

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 during a difficult situation. The nurse was like..."oh...

What a great site! Thank you!

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 questions, even if you think it's stupid. Many times a q...

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 completely understand now why people say 20% reading...

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

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 time.....do i have to wait until it says delivery success...

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

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

Thank you!!! Will do!