Junebug14

Any of you experience an issue where you were pulled to another unit, such as ICU because staff was low/no ICU nurse and you are the one that is the "best fit"?

I took it 3 times. The Hurst Review helped a ton! Definitely need to study and do a review. 3 years is a while but it can happen! Good luck!

Reading this made me remember how agonizing it was waiting. I had 265 questions and it took me 5 hours too! Congrats!

I just went back after all these years and read this and saw your comment. Saw your name has RN behind it now, congrats!

I just went back after all these years and read this and saw your comment. Saw your name has RN behind it now, congrats!

I can't believe people interviewing for a nursing job actually would do these things 😣😣

I currently work in a facility that allows me to have a NICHE membership for free. I completed the Geriatric Resource Nurse 2016 certificate. I was wondering if that has helped anyone with obtaining a new position? I am looking to switch jobs and I just finished the course, just wondering if I should mention it in the resume if it was worth it. Anyone else have this certificate?

thanks for the advice, I will check out your information!

I need to fix my resume to submit for a new RN job. I have 2.5 years of experience already as a RN, but I was just wondering if I need to even include my student nurse clinical areas as I did when I was applying for my first position fresh out of school. Also, how important is the cover letter?

Right, i get the other stuff because we actually use that

Wow! The replies! I was pretty sure that this was not ok, thr mopping is a simple swiffer type mop, but still. I don't think it is ok. The charge nurse usually does this, however I have done it before. 😐

So I am working on a floor that for 65+ patients. We have 34 beds are almost always full and have 5-7 nurses and 3-4 techs a night. We get assigned "chores" like stocking med room, kitchen, emptying trash etc. However, we are a huge hospital, and have 24 hout housekeeping staff. Our unit manager also expects us the sweep and mop the floors. Tell me this isn't the norm. How infuritating it is to me when housekeeping is up by our elevators snacking, napping, amd socializing while we are doing their job! Please enlighten me on this. This is my first nursing job so I have no comparison.

I work nights on a med/surg floor that is specifically for 65+ pts. We have 6 pts usually, but last night I had 7 all night. Every now and then we have 5 pts a piece, that's nice!

That's about how mine went as well. Also had about 15 cardiac questions! Then a few meds I hadn't even heard of, let alone know the class... ? but it's ok now

It's a tough one I know but you can do it kcjd!! I wasn't only half sure I was ready when I went to test. A big part of me was so worried about failing, but at the same time I was telling myself I have to power through and whatever happens, happens. It isn't the end of the world even if it feels that way. Hang in there. Be positive. It will go a long way. Don't study too much but study each day. I made sure I at least did some questions each day to keep my mind thinking the nclex way. You can do it!!!! Have faith in yourself ?