Larry3373

Larry3373

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  1. New Grad: feeling defeated

    Larry3373 replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I felt the same way when I graduated in may 2012. What landed me an interview was waking up early in the morning and going to different floors at the hospital that I had already sent an application...

  2. Accepted! Now what to do?

    Larry3373 replied to hgt219's topic in General Students

    Get an nclex review book with questions and answers like Saunders. This will give you a general overview of everything you are expected to learn in nursing

  3. Starting new job this saturday

    Larry3373 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, Larry here. I work med surg at a hospital in mississippi. That is a difficult question to answer because the level of experience that I have now vs nursing school is like night and day. So I...

  4. Spouses have no idea what it takes!

    Larry3373 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

  5. Thinking of going to ICU/MICU/SICU

    Larry3373 replied to JetBlitz's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Go for it of course. Staffing will always fluctuate. ICU position may not last. You can let your manager know so the can get ready to hire someone

  6. New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

    Larry3373 replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

  7. BS Chemistry - ADN or BSN program?

    Larry3373 replied to BenFL's topic in General Students

    How much is the total cost for pa school? The reason I ask is because the requirements to become a nurse practitioner (basically the same as a PA) may require the same time and money as getting a...

  8. When to choose a specialty

    Larry3373 replied to aliciat22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have preferred to work in icu. My experience in south Mississippi is that most hospitals required 1-2 years experience before hiring into icu. After nearly 6 months working on a medical...

  9. Reaching the 3month mark...Unhappy, need advice STAT!

    Larry3373 replied to TaniqueRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Going to nights helped me. It may start out hectic, but it will oftentimes slow down after that initial med pass. I feel much more competent after a few months on

  10. New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

    Larry3373 replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1 get report from previous shift. 2 go assess all patients thoroughly 3 get mars together and check against med orders. Look quickly for any "now" orders that need to be done soon or critical labs...

  11. NCLEX-RN countdown

    Larry3373 replied to rizmei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First I would like to say that you seem to be doing more to prepare for nclex than I did. I am a new rn for about 5 months now. I've been working on a med surg floor almost 4 months. I barely...

  12. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    Larry3373 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It will definitely help you to learn time management and other skills (bathing patients, performing accu checks, vital signs, using hospital equipment, transporting patients, etc, etc) which will be...

  13. New nurse feeling overwhelmed and miserable!

    Larry3373 replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in my 3rd month working on a med surg floor. I don't feel quite as anxious anymore since I have gotten more organized. Thankfully my last 3 weeks of orientation, I had a good preceptor who...

  14. Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    Larry3373 replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    I enjoyed my clinicals in the ER the most. If I wanted to work in the ER for example, I would try either working as a tech in the ER while in nursing school or volunteering there in some capacity....

  15. Med-Surg Clinicals

    Larry3373 replied to Tooimpatient's topic in General Students

    I'm a new grad and working on a med-surg/Tele unit now for about 6 weeks. It can be very hard to keep up with labs, etc. I would recommend asking the nurse that is primarily responsible for the...

  16. Pearson Vue Trick how accurate??

    Larry3373 replied to khmurphy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, it is accurate. I just took my boards in June in the state of MS. I got the good pop up and I passed. Everyone I've talked to all say the same thing. As long as you don't get the screen that...

  17. The GI upset has started

    Larry3373 replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know what you mean. I am normally a calm test taker, but when I sat to take the NCLEX-RN today, I was nervous for the first time. It took me about 3 hours 45 min to complete around 170 questions...