malenurse354 replied to marinesgirl's topic in NCLEX
You need a convenient way to study. I've been using mobile apps on my phone and ipad so I can study anywhere or when I get a quick break at work. My favorite so far is NCLEX Mastery ($25) and NCLEX Flashcards (Free, but not nearly as good)
A classmate of mine was raving about NCLEX Mastery and got a few others to buy it (including me). So far, its great! I wish I had this the past few years of nursing school as quick practice for nclex questions and critical thinking
malenurse354 replied to ianursing22's topic in NCLEX
Jamie, I agree that NCLEX Mastery is the best, ATI is really good too (just doesn't look as good). I have never been impressed with most of the "top" listed apple apps for NCLEX
malenurse354 replied to tgriffin888's topic in NCLEX
I wasn't a big fan of NCLEX 3500. Most questions were too easy. There are some great apps out there for iphone/android. I used a few of them and I passed my NCLEX.
malenurse354 replied to AndrewSRN's topic in Relations
Too much knowledge/ intelligence is dangerous, therefore you must use it wisely!As what they say, you need to be humble, even if you know a lot! In work, it's not only the knowledge and skills which are important..you must also posses the right attit...
malenurse354 replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU
As a new nurse, I know it will be hard for me to face situation similar to this in the future! I find this thread very helpful as I already have the idea how to deal with it if my time comes!
malenurse354 replied to LateBloomerGirl's topic in NCLEX
I think you will just feel it in yourself, if you are ready or not...you know what preparations you did more than anyone else! just be positive and wish you all the luck
That's exactly how I felt when I took my test!but don't let your nervousness take over as it's not going to help, especially if you think you did all your best for the preparation. All will just come out of your mind while taking the test! be confide...
malenurse354 replied to Nurseamanda00's topic in Rock
Good Nurses are good nurses and I think that will always surface whenever and wherever they are!I'm just so glad that I am in the caring profession as I am always given the opportunity to touch people's lives. Thank you so much for sharing your story...
I know how it feels if others are expecting too much from you, but as much as possible, don't stress out yourself too much meeting their expectations, it's not healthy...I know they can understand you, anyway what you're doing is not just for yoursel...
malenurse354 replied to MommyandRN's topic in Career Support
It's okay to take a break for awhile and take a breath! For now, there might be no opportunities for you yet but I do believe that everything comes at the right time! Just don't give up=)
malenurse354 replied to gloryfied's topic in Stress 101
I don’t think weight or gait could be an issue when practicing nursing! It may still be dependent on how you take care of your health in general, proper body mechanics and etc, though I am actually curious about the occurrence of weight gain and poor...
Enrolling in a nursing school made me lose my weight because I found our activities really stressful because after duty, I still need to do a lot of paper works ( NCP's, reports and etc)!
malenurse354 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality
I don't think so, but of course you have to learn to respect the spiritual beliefs of other people around you; particularly by the patients you handle! Being a good nurse is not equal to being spiritual!
malenurse354 replied to Boogs0609's topic in New Nurse
That can be a sign of burnout… when was the last time you take some time off? There so are many areas in nursing where you can work, you just have to make a choice; do you really want to be a dialysis nurse? You will not be productive unless you are ...