Hope63

Hope63 has 4 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg Oncology.

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1. Being a shy nurse

   Hope63 replied to mtcowgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Shy, soft spoken people are usually compassionate and caring. You also will be able to relate to patients who are shy and soft spoken. Every day try to talk a little louder, and make eye contact with...

2. Need a 60% on TEAS

   Hope63 replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in TEAS Exam Help

   I'm using the same material, from what I've read on this site ATI is the best source. Good luck and post when you pass

3. Bowing out gracefully

   Hope63 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I think I would wait to pick up any PRN shifts until they pass the survey. Things in life happen for a reason, and it sounds like things have worked out for the best for you professionally and...

4. Bowing out gracefully

   Hope63 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Change is always a little scary, but I think you will really enjoy the new position. The hospital setting is exciting and challenging, which sounds like something you are ready for. Stay on PRN and...

5. Failed teas V twice...What should I do?

   Hope63 replied to heyitsme728's topic in TEAS Exam Help

   Keep taking the practice tests and studying the ATI book, if you really want to be a nurse then work for it. Good things come when you put forth your best effort

6. Where new CNAs can vent

   Hope63 replied to secquoria's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Unfortunately at some SNF's the CNA's take advantage of the newbies. The next time this happens go to the Charge nurse and ask to have your team reduced. At my hospial we went out of our way to...

7. How I study for the TEAS-V

   Hope63 replied to dtpotter2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Try www.Test-Guide.com , they have practice tests for free, and you can take it multiple times. They pull questions that are very similar to the actual test questions. Good luck and keep us

8. How much is too much?? Help?!

   Hope63 replied to channon01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   NO is a wonderful word every health care professional should learn from day 1 !!! Also, you are NOT obligated to answer phone calls or texts on your day off, contrary to what your facility may think....

9. How much is too much?? Help?!

   Hope63 replied to channon01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I hope you gave your 2 weeks notice after that

10. Not feeling so great after first day precepting

    Hope63 replied to about-to-graduate's topic in General Students

    I was a HUC on a med/surg floor and we were the preceptor floor for nurse residents. My advice is to make a list of everything you need for your 3 patients after you take report and check them off as...

11. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    Hope63 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I'm turning 50 next month and started this journey over 20 yrs ago. I earned my Associates Degree in Business 27 yrs ago, and after a couple of years realized I wanted to be a nurse. Started my pre...

12. I failed my TEAS. I haven't been able to recover from that

    Hope63 replied to gailsoto's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I was a CNA and HUC at a hospital. and worked with several nurses who didn't pass the first time they took their TEAS. And they were young nurses. Test anxiety is probably the biggest reason most...

13. Question about testing days

    Hope63 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    There are practice teas tests available online and study guides such as ATI on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Take a couple of practice tests and then make a decision. I have had A&P I and II...

14. Should I take the real TEAS for practice?

    Hope63 replied to PhillippaX50's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I plan on taking the test at an alternative site, and then if needed will take retest at my school. After working in a hospital and talking to the nurses most of them did the same thing. It's...

15. TEAS V Science

    Hope63 replied to Ginger88's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    What was the app you used on your Android? I'm looking for one.