cajam6

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1. Any advice, PLEASE

   cajam6 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I received my license iat the end of July. I work on a very busy med-surg unit, high acuity patients. For the last three days I have had the most frustrating days as a nurse. Had a patient with...

2. Feeling good

   cajam6 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I graduated in May of 2005, and received my licence in July. I've been working on a busy med-surg floor since then. Yesterday, we had clinical students from my nursing school. Two of the students...

3. Is there anyone else like me? (studying after 10 years)

   cajam6 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I found the kaplan review with test questions along with saunders prepared me the best for the boards. Do as many questions as you possibly can, but also study content. Memorizing really doesn't...

4. Pay Rates?

   cajam6 replied to Paula7's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i live in milwaukee wi, and work in a medium size hospital. started at 20.90 per hour plus shift and weekend differentials.

5. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

   cajam6 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   massive cva with receptive aphasia and brittle diabetic who needs insulin orders called in, also on coumadin therapy; man going through etoh withdrawal-sas scores sky high; frequent flyer diabetic who...

6. Got my Test Date now I'm a nervous wreck

   cajam6 replied to sspark7413's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   You never really feel that you are 100 percent prepared. I used Kaplan and saunders . Practice questions made the difference for me. However, you have to relax and take care of yourself. Study,...

7. This was a first: a nursing student approached me about my patient

   cajam6 replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congratulatons, Christy RN. I am relatively new also, and an agency nurse asked me a host of questions regarding one of my patients I felt that I finally felt like a nurse, and that she appreciated...

8. Help with confidence

   cajam6 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Good Luck to you. God willing, you will get this job. Keep us informed

9. Help with confidence

   cajam6 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You are definatley not alone. I get this feeling in my stomach every time I right down my assignment. I had the most horrendous day today. Too long to get into, but I feel every bit of your...

10. Please think of me

    cajam6 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    You are in my prayers

11. need advice PLEASE

    cajam6 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Help, I graduated from school in late May, passed NCLEX in late July, and just got off orientation on a very busy, high acuity med-surg unit. I did really well in school, and thought I was prepared....

12. Why???????

    cajam6 replied to CheezeETs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there. I took the test in early July and felt the exact same way. It's out of your hands now. Try to relax and do something for you. More than likely you

13. What is the best study tool for NCLEX?

    cajam6 replied to nurseRNtobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan and saunders. Kaplan questions are worded like nclex. I scored between 70's-80's on question trainer. Know your lab values. When priororitizing patients- think of which one needs you...

14. How do I study for the NCLEX??

    cajam6 replied to kahumai's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found Kaplan helpful, along with Kaplan's companion book with test strategies. Focus on school, but when school is out, do lots of practice questions and study rationales as to why the answer is...

15. 6th TIME WAS THE CHARM FOR ME!!!!!!!

    cajam6 replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yippee-Congratulations-I also passed today. Enjor your career as an RN.