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@ICURN1980 Omg!! I feel so comforted reading this.. I too am a new grad in the ICU an have been for 5months just as you have! Unlike your situation, my perceptor is actually "harsh" on me smh she has great intentions an ID great at teaching but her t...

'The ICU Book' by Paul Marino.. I could almost call it a mini text book lol it is helpful for those new to critical care though :raises hand:

:-( feel better soon Esme!! We are all here for you on AN! You've supported me on this site along with hundreds of others worldwide.. You're in my prayers! {{Big hugggs}}

Hey AN! Im also a new grad in a SICU.. started mid Feb an I feel this very same way smh as stated by @Ikoch002 I am not one to give up either but I can relate to everything that was said an appreciate all the encouraging responses.. It helps a lot! I...

Thank you soooo much for such a detailed response!! I've only been working 2 weeks and you've mentioned a lot of what I'm seeing already.. I agree with it being more predictive an acute compared to MICU which is more chronic an investigative, as you ...

@thenightnurse: Do you have any specific advice for a new SICU nurse? All of what you stated before is great and any additional advice would be appreciated! :-)

Congrats!! I graduated in Dec 2014 with my BSN as well.. I typed a longggg description of advice from my first two weeks as a new nurse but it got deleted lol so in short.. I just started a new grad program in a SICU and have found all of what was st...

Greetings AN family! I recently graduated with my BSN this past Dec and am will be starting as a new grad in a surgical ICU (yay!). My ultimate goal is to become a flight nurse! I have done my research on all requirements an the extensive range of ce...

Thanks sooo much for responding!! I've read that book as well an it pretty much sealed the deal for me too! I've always been intrigued with critical care but I also enjoy the quick pace of Emergency an trauma so I figure flight nursing (rotor wing) w...

I agree with the comment above, my friend applied for her license in her home state an took the NCLEX exam in another. Once she took the exam and passed (Yay!!) her licensure info was posted in her home stater registry on the Board of nursing site. B...

Well now I see how it feels! Took my exam today got the pop up feeling somewhat relived but now I realize it really won't hit still til I see the "official" PASS haha Goodluck to all studying!! You can do it!! 😊

From what I've heard, you will never "feel" ready for NCLEX.. I don't think anyone ever does lol the key is to believe in yourself and remain confident that you can pass.. Focus on the stem of the questions and the type of question they are.. Whether...

Congratulations to you both! I am SNA President and will be present at your New Student Orientation :-) if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Hello I'm about to enter my last semester in CSU's School of Nursing and the program is challenging but worth it! As for admissions, after completing all pre-reqs (including Pathophysiology that must be taken at Clayton) typically Fall is more compet...

I believe I just responded to your other comment but definitely let me know if you have any questions regarding CSU's School of Nursing program, mentoring or our Student Nurses Association. I'm President of SNA and one of my goals is to recruit more ...

Hey! I entered into the program Spring 2013 currently coming up on my last semester this Fall. I know the feeling of thinking your scores aren't competitive enough but don't be discouraged by GPA an Teas too much because it really depends on the stat...

Hey! I'm going into my last semester at Clayton State's School of Nursing. For me, I transferred and had to take the actual class. Joy was my professor and though he was tough I learned soo much. As for online, if it's available go for it! Just stay ...

I start January 7th :) an just want to hear first hand some challenges or difficulties experienced in Nursing school from those who are currently in to those who've graduated.. Ready, set, GO! Lol

Are you currently in a RN/BSN program? That will be step #1.. Upon graduating with that degree, gain the minimum of 2 years ICU experience (needed before you can even apply) as well as taking the required prerequisites for a CRNA program.. then rese...

Im currently in my first semester at CSU! Good luck to all applying Fall 2013!! :)

Seeing as though everyone previously is basically giving the same response, I guess my question is what made you choose nursing as your career choice to begin with? I'm sure this idea that you hate it didn't just come overnight within your last year ...

Thanks for the heads up! :) This is what I'm really trying to prepare for because I like knowing everything an am hearing I will not lol so now I'll be prepared!

Yeah I know what you mean.. As a tech, it's helped me improve my social skills with the patient a lot.. thanks for the tip! :)

Super helpful!! Thank youu!! :)