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You did the right thing. If at the end of the day, youhave done your very best, no one can fault you. Let them be quiet.

Seems like more suburban and rural areas are finally getting more NPs on board, in addition to the city hospitals in CHgo. All depends on the setting and the docs. I seem to encounter 2 kinds of docs- those who will only work with PAs- so forget about trying to work with them, and those that will only work with NPs. Look for those who want to work with APNs, and join the Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing (isapn.org)- student rate is quite reasonable, and they can tune you in to what is happening in Illinois. Docs are leaving the state d/t their malpractice rates, so it's gonna be interesting here in the next few years. Could open up more APN opprotunities. If you want to be an NP, then do it. "If you build it, they will come...." Take care- Catherine

Treat each and every question on NCLEX-RN as a question that is going to be scored and counted. There is no way to differentiate a pilot question from an "actual" scored question, and alternate format questions are treated as any other question. NCSBN also told us they would be including more and more alternate format questions, since these determine your ability to critically think and problem solve. Remember not to rush through the test. You have 6 hours, and rapid guessing on questions will only hurt you. Treat each question on its own merit, and do not attribute any judgment to the question. By this, I mean, do not think "oh, I am passing, this one is easier or harder or whatever..." Just keep doing each question, one at a time, treating each one as a new patient you are caring for. Try not to determine if you passed or not as you move through the exam. Trust your skills!

Call the NCSBN and talk to someone (NCSBN authors the NCLEX). They will give you the facts. You can get theinfo fromtheir website- http://www.ncsbn.org Good luck...

Congratulations! Welcome to nursing- we need you!!!!

The longer you waitm the easier it is to forget. Youa lso will have to pay all the fees again, since the ATT is only good for 90 days,a nd theymake no exceptions. You can call pearson vue to verify this, but better use the time and get it taken!

As a schoool nurse, you are the one professional in a position to educate peers, parents, and children about ADHD and the treatment for it. First, look at the research about ADHD and all the treatment options. Several studies have been done that document the efficacy of stimulant medications as well as the co-morbid conditions that go with ADHD. You would not have an issue about diabetes or asthma in a child or providing them with meds, right? ADHD (when properly diagnosed and treated) is an organic disorder and is improved with medications. Unfortunately for those who have to live with ADHD, there is no blood test for it, which makes it more difficult to accept as a diagnosis. It is the role of the school nurse to decrease the stigma of those with ADHD and support the treatment plan. You should be doing medication monitoring using some objective measurement (i.e. Connor's, Akhter, or Hawthorne) to provide feedback to parents and health care providers about the efficacy of the treatment in school. The best way to help a child with ADHD is to base your practice on current research and knowledge of the standard of care for every health condition you encounter in the school setting. Good luck to you in your role!

I have had such a challenging few weeks in my first year of full time teaching. Vicky your words could not have been available at a better time. I found them very helpful and wanted to say thanks- I will take them to heart and continue on.

I am a new full time instructor in a BSN program. I teach a NCLEX coaching course and a med-surg clinical. With almost 20 years nursing experience, I find myself challenged in ways I never would have imagined. I have wonderful colleagues who support me and tell me that the first year of teaching is always very difficult. I feel validated! I was teaching in a ADN program as an adjunct prior to this. Wish me luck, and any advice or support is appreciated!

I am a new full time instructor in a BSN program. I teach a NCLEX coaching course and a med-surg clinical. With almost 20 years nursing experience, I find myself challenged in ways I never would have imagined. I have wonderful colleagues who support me and tell me that the first year of teaching is always very difficult. I feel validated! I was teaching in a ADN program as an adjunct prior to this. Wish me luck, and any advice or support is appreciated!