LeeLeeTheGPN

Been working about two months, licensed for 4 months, making $28/hr at an SNF/Rehab in Bloomfield, Hills, MI.

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the nursing field!!!

Your issue may not be studying. You probably have the content down, however, a huge trick to success on NURSING exams is knowing HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU ARE BEING ASKED. A lot of times tests are not content based; they are based on ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION. You have to know how to apply the content to the situation. I suggest you read the chapter in an NCLEX book that discusses how to break down a question to know what it is asking you to answer. A lot of times the answers seem to make no sense at all but when you break it down to what it was asking you to answer in the first place, you can understand where you are going wrong.

Congratulations Nurse!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Qsmoss - Breathe...relax...release...You will do just fine. I think the real issue is confidence. Like one of the above posters said, there is simply not enough TIME for us to learn everything we need in nursing school. Along with that, clinical is a requirement of ALL nursing programs, be it LPN, ADN-RN, BSN-RN. There is simply not enough space to be able to ensure of that either. Everyone has to get those hours where they can. That being said, I think you said it also, nursing school gives you everything you need to go out there and get the job...the job is what gives you what you need to succeed. And you have to make it the best for you. That is why it is so important to ASK questions, even if you think its a dumb question. You may get met with frowns or snarky comments, but I would say, 'With all due respect, I understand your frustration in having to train a fish out of water, but you were once in my position, and I still need to know the answer.' LOL But be confident in your abilities. Be confident in your capacity to absorb new knowledge. You were successful all throughout nursing, after all, look at you, licensed and with a job. The proof is in the pudding that you can MORE than just do the job. In time, you will be able to do it with your eyes closed. Just be positive and keep your motivation high. Good luck to you OP.

The new job that I just accepted yesterday pays $28/hr. Prior to that, I had an offer for $24/hr. I'm in Detroit, MI.

Also, FYI, doing the PVT does not require you to input any card info. If you are directed to a screen for payment, that is indicative of possible failure.

Thank you!!! The perfect opportunity is coming to you! Where are you located?

I'm starting my first job Monday. My advice for you is to be eager to learn. Remember, nursing school gave us what we need, real work experience is going to enhance upon that. Be hands on during your training. Watching is fine, but remember, you ARE the nurse now. These are things you are going to have to do as apart of your job so you don't want to just watch. Dive in, let your preceptor do the coaching, not all of the work. Come prepared. Remember the rules of prioritization when managing your time. Do not be afraid to ask questions, but also come prepared so that you can answer some of those simple questions yourself. Bring a clinical procedure book, bring your drug book. All of this advice I am giving you I plan to use myself. I'm very determined to be successful so I hope this advice works for you!

Thank you! And trust me, you are doing the right thing but continuing to push! I always notice, it's the pushy ones that get the results! Have you made any follow up phone calls? Sometimes, when you make yourself known to people, they tend to remember you once they start pulling applications.

Thank you and yes He is!!! Just awesome!

Thank you so much and congrats to you again!!! It is such a good feeling, but I'll feel even better when I start!

Michigan, and thank you!

Thank you! No, I'm in Detroit, Michigan. Keep on searching, keep looking! Would you be open to traveling distances? Sometimes you have to venture a little outside of cities. Do no give up, you will find something definitely! I am praying for you!