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I apologize for contributing to the seemingly endless amount of threads that focus on drug test concerns. I would have voiced my concerns elsewhere if I knew it would not be lost in the vast sea of "I took a ----- & I have to pee in a cup tomorro...

I remember thinking that my bank account had never seen that much money! ...and then it was gone after putting a down payment on my apartment.

That is awesome!! Congratulations!! It is truly an unforgettable experience. Enjoy!

I start October 7th! I can't believe it's only a few weeks away! I will check back often to see how things are going. We can do this! Eeek!

I'm sorry to hear that, RedNavy! Like many people have already suggested, I agree that choosing and sticking to one study source would be beneficial. It is easy to assume that the more sources you study, the more knowledge you will gain. This only ma...

Hi ej1104! Our stories are extremely similar. I graduated in May 2012 and passed the NCLEX-RN in June 2012. I have been working as a RN on a Pediatric Acute Care floor at my local Children's Hospital for the past year. I interviewed for a OR Nurse po...

First, congratulations! This is a very exciting time in your life! Now is where the fun begins! I have been a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse for over a year and I can honestly say that accepting this position has been the best decision of my life. The f...

I commonly see students working as Clinical Assistants (aka Nurse's Aide), who obtains patient vital signs, records intake and output, changes linens, restocks unit supplies, & assists in any way possible. I have also seen students working as Uni...

Although it is convenient, applying online can have its disadvantages. Between the positions being filled internally, hundreds of applications coming in for one job, and the lack of personal communication, it seems like a lost cause. Here are some th...

After graduating in May & passing the NCLEX-RN in June, I am scheduled to start working as a nurse on a med/surg floor in a pediatric hospital next week. I am extremely enthusiastic about finally beginning my career & I am very optimistic tha...

YAYY! Now we wait for corrections to be made. Clinical is the MOST important part of nursing school. It is necessary to have adequate clinical hours to help build you a firm, basic foundation in nursing. Before long, you'll be packing your own 50 cc...

Several people were failed for ridiculous reasons in my class, all by the same instructor. Technically, they weren't "thrown out" but it felt like they were. One student was given a 0 for an entire clinical day because she forgot her scissors. She wa...

I passed the NCLEX-RN exam with 83 questions!

Thank you! I will definitely check them out!

I am so sorry about your loss. It is easy to get distracted after such a devastating experience but mistakes happen. Some important facts to consider regarding incident reports include documenting known relevant facts in an objective and concise mann...

Wow. Great advice! Thank you! I'm afraid that learning to communicate effectively with patient families will be my greatest challenge. I completely understand their concerns. After all, I am caring for their most precious loved one. Thanks again! I w...

I know exactly how you feel and what you're going through right now. I had to take my exit exam 3 times before I passed, which was the day before graduation. It's extremely important to just relax. You obviously know the nursing material because you ...

Oh boy... There is always that one classmate that drives people insane with attention-seeking behavior. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do. Ignoring/avoiding her is probably your best bet. First of all, Florence Nightingale couldn't have eve...

There are several ways to approach preceptorship selection. For example, you could choose units that will provide a lot of education/learning opportunities, or you could choose units that you are personally interested in. You must decide what is best...

Thank you for the kind words!

You guys are freaking me out! I graduated in May & I start my first job Monday. I have the same concerns. Nursing comes with a HUGE amount of responsibilities. Since we are constantly on the go, I feel it will be impossible to be a good nurse. I ...

I'm a little late on joining this thread but I would love to have an update from both of you on how the Nursing Program at Bevill State is going!

This thread is really old, but it's still one of my favorites. It deserves to be bumped with new comments added. Anyone else have an opinion about Bevill State's Nursing Program?

No, it is not a bad sign. Managers are busy people with many obligations & slipping out of an interview early for a meeting is just part of their job. If you remained professional & you fit the description they are looking for, you will hear ...

This is unacceptable. You are PAYING these instructors to teach by spending the required amount of hours in the assigned unit, not paying them so they can leave & go watch Honey Boo Boo on DVR (or whatever it is that seems much more important tha...