cajam6

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1. Any advice, PLEASE

   cajam6 posted a topic in New Nurse

   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 pancreatitis, plus hx of pain issues and drug seeking...

2. Feeling good

   cajam6 posted a topic in New Nurse

   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 were assigned to two of my patient's. The students...

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

   cajam6 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX

   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 help on this test. You have to think critically and ...

4. Pay Rates?

   cajam6 replied to Paula7's topic in New Nurse

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

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

   cajam6 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Med-Surg

   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 needed wound vac applied and a gazillion dressin...

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

   cajam6 replied to sspark7413's topic in NCLEX

   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, but keep things in perspective. Don't forget to rev...

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

   cajam6 replied to christvs's topic in New Nurse

   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 my inpuit as a collegue. I know I'm going to love...

8. Help with confidence

   cajam6 replied to JentheRN05's topic in New Nurse

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

9. Help with confidence

   cajam6 replied to JentheRN05's topic in New Nurse

   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 anxiety. I was one of the top graduates in my class, did...

10. Please think of me

    cajam6 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    You are in my prayers Jewel

11. need advice PLEASE

    cajam6 posted a topic in New Nurse

    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. Now, I question if I have what it takes to be a g...

12. Why???????

    cajam6 replied to CheezeETs's topic in NCLEX

    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 passed.

13. What is the best study tool for NCLEX?

    cajam6 replied to nurseRNtobe's topic in NCLEX

    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 the most. I got slammed with alot of safety and ...

14. How do I study for the NCLEX??

    cajam6 replied to kahumai's topic in NCLEX

    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 right or wrong. Do study content, but focus on ques...

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

    cajam6 replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX

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