LuxAeternaRN

How'd it go??

The anxiety before testing day is INTENSE and that's putting it mildly!! When I went in, I just forced myself to NOT think of all I didn't know and just focus on answering questions the best I could. Realize that you've been preparing for this exam s...

THIS EXACTLY!! I have had quite a few preceptors - my dept has hired a lot of people so we're all floating to several preceptors. Most have been great and let me do things independently. I've done well with those preceptors and felt I was learning so...

My hospital is "Going Green" by switching over to fabric gowns - these are yellow with stripes on them. So, that could be what's going on? Maybe she was, like you said, bleeding. Regarding the blue gowns, this sounds like the Dr was doing a bedside p...

I wish I could hug you I'm so sorry you had such an experience. As a fellow new grad, I know how awkward your first new job can be. To be treated in such a manner when you're already nervous and unsure is inexcusable. I think you did the right thi...

We can all learn from each other. New grads from seasoned nurses, seasoned nurses from new grads, and anyone/everyone in between. I am a new grad and try to approach experienced nurses humbly and willing to learn. I KNOW I have so much to learn but...

I myself am a new grad and I am starting out in float pool. This week is my 3rd and I'm having a good experience so far. I will be med-surg/pcu my first year and then can train into ICUs. Definitely check orientation! The units I have been to (so far...

Best of luck to you both!! You've both passed nursing school, taken the classes, and practiced - believe you can do it and you will! As lisahb said, it doesn't matter how many times you've taken it. Don't even think about that when you go into the ex...

LOL, I got a kick out of this! Starting nights soon and will keep this in mind!!

I'm a new grad so I have limited advice but I'll tell you what I've experienced in oncology. My last clinical rotation was on a wonderful oncology floor and I loved it! It was a very busy floor. I have 3 friends beginning in oncology - 2 at one hospi...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you just want to get your RN degree and not necessarily a BSN (Bach in Nursing). If so, your best bet might be to look at local community colleges. I would go scope a few close by, speak to counselors and s...

Sleep as much as you can tonight, put all negative thoughts aside, don't even think about the types of questions you might get or lab values, etc. Just put it all out of your mind and once you get there tomorrow, breathe, believe in yourself and answ...

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I remember feeling this way during my first year. Little did I know, I actually WAS learning things and building on what I had learned. It's just overwhelming at first because so much info is flying at you at once...

I'm in Resource (float pool) so I will be floating to Med-Surg/PCUs my first year. After my first year, if all goes well (pleeeease!), I can specialize and start going into ICUs, ED, etc. What will you be doing?

Congratulations!!! I'm a newbie RN as well and just finished my first week of work. Best of luck to you as you start your career!

Thanks Cameo :) First day down and it went well! It was a full day of orienting to the company, finding out benefits and... *drumroll* getting that pretty little RN badge, haha. Tomorrow will be more orientation, followed by 3 days of computer train...

Exactly this! It's a wonderful feeling to have it behind you. Speaking for myself, it was a confidence booster and I was proud of accomplishing such a difficult task! It felt good to make family proud as well. Best of luck!!

Right there with you! When do you start?? My first day is tomorrow. It does cause you to feel extremely thankful for this new grad RN opportunity. I keep telling myself several things and I'll tell you the same (gotta self-pep!): 1. You made it throu...

I studied about two and a half weeks total. One week was consistent and that's all I did. Just took mine two weeks ago and passed. I was worried and came close to rescheduling, but I think it may be best to just get it over with. It's different for e...

Hey there fellow newbies! I graduated in May, accepted a job at a local hospital earlier this month, and took/passed boards just two short weeks ago. I start orientation on Tuesday! Excited, nervous, hoping to adjust fairly well Good luck to every...

So nice to hear about good new grad experiences! I start Tuesday so I'm very excited and hoping to fit right into the flow of things! Best of luck with your new job! :)

Try calling this #: 804-270-6836. Results will be available here (usually within 24hrs of taking exam) before they show up on Virginia BON site. I don't remember it giving my license # on the message but it did say "Current Active" so I knew I passed...

Why did they deny her after telling her they would credit her with 6 months? I'm sorry she's going through this Rather than starting over with the 2-year LPN program, I would suggest looking at another program if she really wants the RN. Surely s...

As one poster previously stated, it's against the terms to give you examples of what we've been tested on. I will, however, tell you what I used! This website had free Kaplan questions: http://www.slideshare.net/nclexvideos/nclex-question-trainer-exp...

Graduated in May, sent out 3 apps. I got 2 call backs, interviewed, accepted one of the positions and will start July 5th! Passed boards last week and am really looking forward to starting :) Most people in my class have jobs now. I live in the sout...