DawnCaprice

I do not go to a school in PA. I am in Florida. Unfortunately, the HESI is not banned here.

I have studying using the evolve website, Kaplan review, and yourbestgrade.com

I have completed 2 years of nursing school with all A's and B's. However, I am unable to pass the exit HESI and unable to graduate and sit for the NLCEX. I have taken the HESI 6 times and have scored between 805-830 until this last time. I score an embarrassing 695. I am not sure what happened or where to go from here. I need to have at least an 850 to graduate. This totally stinks! I am now left with too much school debt and no degree. What does one do from here?

Hello everyone, I am getting very close to being able to apply for a nursing job. I would love for someone to critique the resume that I have put together so far....... The format is a bit messed up when I post it here, but I am more concerned with the verbage. Thank you for your input! My Name 123 Main Street, Anywhere, USA [email protected] xxx-xxx-xxxx Motivated, dedicated, and highly competent professional seeking entry into nursing field EDUCATION Nursing School, Anywhere, USA September, 2014 A.S. in Nursing 3.53 GPA Perfect Attendance Member of NSNA SKILLS SUMMARY Venipuncture Vital signs Wound Care Direct patient care BLS for healthcare providers Foley catheter insertion and removal CLINICAL EXPOSURE Medical/Surgical Orthopedics Neurological/ Neuro ICU Pediatrics/PICU Labor & Delivery Post-Partum PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Terriffic Hospital Nurse Extern Anywhere, USA March 2013 - Present Assist patients with activities of daily living Blood draws and catheter insertions Crossed trained as Unit Secretary Construction Company Administrative Assistant Anytown, USA January 2012 - March 2013 Assist the Executive Management team in the day to day activities. Including but not limited to answering phones, filing, word processing, and organizing upcoming billing for current contract jobs. My Family Day Care aka Dawn's DayCare Owner/Operator Anytown, USA May 2007 - August 2011 Care for infants ages 6 weeks to 2 years in my home. Managed the day to day operations of running an in-home business including advertising, billing, caring for at least 6 children at a time. Created website to use in advertising my business. Convienence Store Mgmt Co Human Resources/Payroll Administrator August 2004 - May 2007 Anytown, USA August 2004 - May 2007 Telecommute from my home office taking care of payroll and human resources for approximately 200+ employees. Managed benefit plans for all employees. Spear-headed the creation of an employee manual with the assistance of other team members.

Hello ashden, Most of my clinicals were at TMH. I am now doing clinicals at Florida State Hospital for my Mental Health rotation. Overall I am enjoying the program. I am half way through my 7th quarter out of 9. I graduate in June 2014.

Congrats! I am also a Nurse Extern. I work as a PCT and a Unit Secretary. I have learned a lot in the past 6 months. I plan on working at this hospital after I pass the NCLEX in June. My only suggestion is to learn to go with the flow. I am learning this as I type. lol! Also, be a sponge and soak it all in. Ask questions, I have found that most nurses who know that you are going to nursing school are awesome at showing you things or taking the extra minute to explain things to you.

I just got a job as a Nurse Extern. I am in nursing school and will be doing Patient Care at my job. I am grateful for the experience that I am going get working. The pay is not the best, but the knowledge is priceless. I now have my foot in the door at the hospital that I want to work at.

Tallahassee, FL

We had to buy ours from Dove. If I remember correctly for 1 top and 1 bottoms it was $53.00. That included all embroidery and shipping. A lab coat is optional. If we want to wear a shirt under it has to be any plain white shirt. Did you ever find out why an apron?

I survived my first day of clinicals. YAY!!! The nurse I was assigned to never even said "Boo" to me. I never once spoke to her. When I introduced myself she said hello and then I never saw her again. The one and only patient I was assigned to was either asleep or in CT. So I spent my day doing VS, changing bedding and giving baths for anyone who would let me. I learned a lot and thankfully my instructor noticed that even though I had no instructione from my nurse that I didn't just stand around doing nothing. Today we got to observe at a dyalisis clinic. That was amazing. I learned so much today and never touched a patient. The staff at this clinic welcomed us with open arms and explained everything they were doing and encouraged questions. It was fantastic! Tomorrow is lecture, it will be so boring after the past 2 days. lol!!!

All the job posting that I see in my area say nothing about school, they say "FL Licensed Registered Nurse". Doesn't say anything about an AS degree or BS degree. Sometimes they require at least one year hospital experience. I was told by my school that our clinical hours many times can be used as hospital experience when applying for a job. Bottom line: The way I understand it is, as long as you are able to sit for your State Boards after you graduate from your school you should be able to find a job. Good luck!

I was involved in everything....I was in Student Council, the mascot for our football team (I didn't have enough time to attend cheerleading practice), SADD President, Exchangettes member, Peer Counseling are the things I can think of off the top of my head. I was friends with everyone (because I wanted to be voted into Student Council, lol). I had a phone connected to my ear whenever I was home (this was before cell phones). I was a social butterfly. Never missed a football game, pep rally or party. I was voted most spirited of my class. I had a GREAT time in high school. Academics were not my focus though. I was a boy crazy fool too! c/o '86 rocks :) Go Bengals!

I am in my 4th quarter out of 9 quarters. This will be my very first time in the hospital. We have done LOTS of lab time, but nothing on really people. lol!!!

Happy New Year everyone..... I just wanted to share that I start clinicals on Monday, Jan 7 and I am nervous and excited at the same time. I have done very well in school so far, I really hope I don't freeze in the clinical setting. I am ready to absorb all I can and pray that I am assigned to a nurse that likes to educate student nurses.

I can only speak for my nursing school and we are not allowed to have any tattoos showing. They must be covered. We also have to have our hair colored in a natural hair color, pulled off the face. We have a lab uniform and a clinical uniform that we are required to wear. While in uniform we can only have one pair of stud earrings on and one ring on. No necklaces or bracelets. Our dress code is very strict. You may want to double check with your school about their dress code. I also know that most of the medical settings in my area (The Florida Big Bend) is very conservative. Good luck in school!