Queen2u

Queen2u

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  1. Feel like I'm contstantly making mistakes!

    Queen2u replied to Nicole2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also a new grad on a OB unit. I am only on my third or fourth month working.......a few days ago, I was pulled aside by a doctor who noticed a few errors I made with one of his patients the...

  2. Tips and tricks of Postpartum Nursing

    Queen2u replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, these are all good tips! I am a new grad in postpartum and I am learning new things every day. All of these tips are helpful! There is another new grad on my unit who I will share these tips...

  3. running out of time =/

    Queen2u replied to crazykate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only one who can hold you back from fulfilling your dreams is yourself. Don't walk in with a fear of failing the test. To be honest, I don't know anyone who walked into the test feeling as if...

  4. Postpartum nursing vs Mother-Baby nursing.....

    Queen2u posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So, at this point, I have a new graduate job in postpartum......don't get me wrong, I am SUPER GRATEFUL for my career and I love what I do, but I am fearful. See, the nursery takes all responsibility...

  5. Have you ever shed tears in front of a patient or a patient's family.

    Queen2u replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Funny running across this--I just did last night! My patient had a baby after loosing one 12 years ago and having an oophrectomy just 1 month prior to conceiving! When they bought the baby to her...

  6. Made a mistake!

    Queen2u replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just made what I kept calling a "stupid mistake" 2 nights ago on a postpartum unit. I am a new nurse. I cried and cried over it the first 2 or 3 times I had to talk to a co-worker about it. Then...

  7. Graduate Nurse starting salary? All feedbacks welcome!

    Queen2u replied to Pugwawa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, some people are making like $50?!!!!! I am starting at 21, but I am grateful to have a job. Plus, where I live, the cost of living is really low...it is a small town 2.5 hours out of San...

  8. A hospital got my hopes up just to smash them......

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello out there. I just wanted to release some steam that has been building up in my mind. So, I had this interview with a hospital in another state. I had an assessment test (which was given to a...

  9. How can I "sell" myself?

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a "new grad". There are quotes there because I actually graduated 5 and a half years ago! I only got my license last April. I have been taking care of my grandmother (an elderly Alzheimer's...

  10. Confessions of a scarred new grad.......

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK, I have a confession to make; I AM AFRAID!!!!!!! Afraid that when I get on the floor, I will not remember how to take care of my clients! I have been out of school for 5 and a half years now. I am...

  11. Confessions of a scarred new grad.......

    Queen2u replied to Queen2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you Caliotter! You always give people the best

  12. Thank you note question???

    Queen2u replied to Cutebutpsycho1022's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with everyone else. Send it now! Good luck to

  13. Independent Refresher Course--where do I begin?!

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am enrolled in an independent refresher course. There are LOTS AND LOTS of things to do in this class including videos to view, computer programs to do and books to read. My problem is I don't...

  14. Independent Refresher Course--where do I begin?!

    Queen2u replied to Queen2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately there is no structure. You just review what you want to review. It's not instructor-led; you just kinda do things the way you want to. I am used to structure, so this class is...

  15. I failed a class!!!

    Queen2u replied to nurse12b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey, I had the same experience. Your old classmates WILL look at you that way, but you aren't there for them....you are there for that degree and that license! I know it is easier said than done,...

  16. NCLEX tomorrow.

    Queen2u replied to Quidam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! You can do

  17. I passed! I'm a Nurse!

    Queen2u replied to Miss Chybil RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YOU GO

  18. Two Options as a NEW GRAD!!!!! What should I do?

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK. I have a second phone interview with a hospital in another state within the next week. I sent off my application for this hospital and the answer to the question "when are you available to...

  19. Telephone interview on 1/19/10

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm kinda nervous. I have a telephone interview scheduled for a position in another state in a few days. I took 4 years off between graduating and retaking the NCLEX after I didn't pass the first...

  20. Taking NCLEX on Jan, 27th for the 3rd time. Any Advice

    Queen2u replied to princeza28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunder's Comprehensive review is an awesome book to read! I took the NCLEX once and did not pass, took little odds and ends jobs for about 4 years, studied this book and passed on the second try!...

  21. Master's programs with no experience

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a 2004 graduate who waited until last year to retake the NCLEX......I passed and all but as all you new grads know, it's hell trying to find positions. I decided to return to school to get my...

  22. Did you wait a few years before you retook the NCLEX?

    Queen2u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    We all know there are those students who take the exam before or right after graduating and pass. Then there are those of us who take the exam, don't pass and wait a few years before retaking it for...

  23. Did you wait a few years before you retook the NCLEX?

    Queen2u replied to Queen2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To everyone replying to my original post, i would like to see what some of the experiences are of others who may have waited a few years to retest. I did, i did, i did! And yes, i...

  24. 8 yrs. ago, I failed the NCLEX, this year...

    Queen2u replied to lvlytxn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX after waiting 8 years! It took me 4. Tell me, what was your experience in finding your first job? Were you hired on as a new graduate? Did you get a lot of questions...

  25. Did you wait a few years before you retook the NCLEX?

    Queen2u replied to Queen2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed on the second try. I'm just looking for work