jsunday12

Hey Sabr and bjorklover I just got hired too! Could you guys PM me? (I cant because Im new on here I think). Im curious about when you guys are doing orientation and how you plan on getting there. Woohoo for new jobs!

I had the same problem! I actually failed the first time because I was so nervous and worked up I couldn't hear the sounds clearly. I just went back the next day to restest and just relaxed and listened ONLY for the sounds. Don't pay attention to the needle bouncing. Also press a little hard on the steth and the sound may get a bit louder. I was able to practice on myself just to practice listening to the first and last sounds. Also if you google "Blood Pressure Practice" the first two website are really helpful, although a little bit easier than real life.

I agree with the others, I am in my first semester too and yeah its a lot of work and stressful before a test or validation....but I have a social life, sleep, and friends. Yeah not as much as before but its definitely still pretty normal! I think its a problem with nursing students or new grad RNs trying to intimidate others out of applying or even remotely thinking they will be able to be successful in nursing school. I met a girl at the gym who was in nursing school and her only words of advice were "GOOD LUCK youll be miserable." I promised myself that I will NOT be that nurse grad when I meet a future nursing student one day.

You don't understand how much I needed that right now. I am having trouble passing my first validations but doing awesome otherwise and I was starting to doubt myself. Now I feel remotivated. Thank you!!!

We have to make an 80 as well and that is considered a C :/

You are not the only one! Ive only had one day at the actual hospital and it sadly made me way less excited. We were doing CNA skills as well and it wasn't all I expected. I had a very dependent patient and the instructor yelled at me for not putting the blanket on facing the correct way saying "DONT YOU MAKE BEDS AT HOME!" Haha.. I just had to learn to not let it bother me and motivate me to do better next time.