MermiesGreatGig

MermiesGreatGig has 2 years experience and specializes in E.D..

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1. Need advice/ information positive drug screen

   MermiesGreatGig replied to floridarn0916's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Best of luck to you in your plight. Also, way to go to all the medical professionals who replied to you so far. They were all soooo supportive. Usually, if a nurse mentions a little pot, people on...

2. I think I passed...

   MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Took NCLEX RN this morning...2 hours...77 questions, and I'm hopeful! Did the Pearsonvue trick, and it indicated I passed. I graduated only 1 week ago and decided I'd rather strike while the iron...

3. It's really happening!

   MermiesGreatGig posted a topic in General Students

   I promised myself two years ago that I would make this post. On Monday, I will take my last final and will finish nursing school. I am crying as I type this post. I am 40 years old and dreamed of...

4. Inspiration for the Older Student

   MermiesGreatGig replied to EyesForward's topic in General Students

   More inspiration from an old fogey...I am 40 years old and ONE FINAL AWAY FROM FINISHING NURSING SCHOOL!!!!! I have shed more tears, drank more caffeine, and leaned on more shoulders than I can...

5. Are A's really not practical in nursing school?

   MermiesGreatGig replied to PaperPencil's topic in General Students

   It truly depends on the program you're in. I went from straight As to B/Cs due to the difficulty of my specific school. Some schools are a little easier, but that doesn't mean you're as prepared to...

6. How many people who start NS finish?

   MermiesGreatGig replied to BillyMan's topic in General Students

   My RN class started with 28, now down to 16. That doesn't even count the several who drop out of the pre-requisites like A&P and never even get started in the

7. How often do you get drug tested?

   MermiesGreatGig replied to mell260's topic in General Students

   Neither my school nor clinical sites do any drug screenings

8. I start nursing school tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts...help!

   MermiesGreatGig replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

   The job market is tough no matter which field you choose. However, the medical field is, by far, the most secure. People will always be sick. If this is your dream, then PLEASE go for it! Most...

9. Second year of nursing school harder/easier

   MermiesGreatGig replied to Waiting222's topic in General Students

   Hope this makes sense...the material is more difficult and in-depth than other semesters, but a 2nd year student is smarter by then and more experienced. I just finished third semester in my ADN...

10. Students are cut-throat!

    MermiesGreatGig replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

    Yes, it's typical. Think about it...the same competitive spirit which gets one into a nursing program is the same competitive spirit which will get one through a nursing program. It's an ingrained...

11. Why pinning?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to TheSquire's topic in General Students

    As someone who is going to graduate in December, I suspect pinning ceremonies are still done because of the tight bond formed among each nursing class. We started with 28 in my class, and there are...

12. Mature Student: Job Prospects?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to StudentnurseDiane's topic in General Students

    I will graduate in December at the ripe young age of 40. Prior to nursing school I had a very lucrative HR career. I can honestly tell you that any prospective employer is NOT interested in age....

13. I am still in Shock!!

    MermiesGreatGig replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you as you embark on your special journey. I'm finishing my 3rd semester and will graduate in December at the ripe young age of 40. My advice is to enjoy the summer and spend time...

14. I really CANNOT believe it

    MermiesGreatGig replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your post. You brought a tear to my eye. I am finishing 3rd semester at the age of 39. Only one more to go. I am so tired at this point that I just want it to be DONE, but I'll rally...

15. Help?? What should I do?

    MermiesGreatGig replied to Emile's topic in General Students

    GO TO THE INTERVIEW!!!!! Just reading a few of the posts on this bulletin board should tell you how competitive it is to just get into nursing school. So many people never even get the chance. Now,...