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  1. I passed NCLEX at 88 questions

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had to take the Kaplan review after I graduated, and I also took HURST. I like HURST better because it teaches you content.. I felt like I knew how to narrow down my answers now, but some of the...

  2. feeling the pressure and anxiety..

    RNnewbie2014 replied to futurefotorn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is a difficult test.. Don't beat yourself up about it!! You got this.. Go in there saying "I own this test it does not own

  3. Pvt good popup? Or nah?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to MsRnStatus's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PVT and got the message that I couldn't schedule at this time because the records indicated I already had one scheduled. I was hoping it was right but still didn't rely on it. It worked...

  4. I passed NCLEX at 88 questions

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck actsc1v8! You got

  5. Please tell me I'm not alone

    RNnewbie2014 replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Students

    Well, here is one for you.. I am in my 4th semester.. I gave an insulin injection with a pen to a patient.. Well, silly me thought.. Needle? Sharps?? Sure why not. Nope, come to find out that is not...

  6. Failed My First Geriatrics exam

    RNnewbie2014 replied to studentnurse92's topic in General Students

    If the teacher will let you review your test, review it!! Figure out exactly what you missed and let he/she rationalize to you why. Study with someone who is doing well in the class and get them to...

  7. Administering meds at clinical

    RNnewbie2014 replied to keeithh01's topic in General Students

    I rarely did meds in any of my semesters. My 2nd, I did a few not really though. Like the one post said before, the hospitals I go to were currently undergoing computer changes at the time. I am in my...

  8. Senior Seminar Reflective Paper

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Well, we had a writing intensive course in the beginning.. All of those papers were on theorists or something similar to that.. Numerical values weren't present in those papers as would be in a...

  9. Senior Seminar Reflective Paper

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay I have a question.. I am in my 4th semester of nursing school and in senior seminar we have to write reflections on our simulation experiences... Okay, I get that part.. Well, I am struggling...

  10. Shout out to all you nursing students!

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    I just wanted to say if you are about to enter your first semester, congratulations!!! Pat yourself on the back!!! (esp the women (NO I am not sexist, I just think it is a beautiful thing seeing women...

  11. Social help, not fitting in

    RNnewbie2014 replied to nursepeaches's topic in General Students

    Cliques are in society. Most of the time, you will not avoid them. Personally I think it's ridiculous that grown people act that way, but ya know unfortunately we don't live in a perfect world. I have...

  12. nursing school bullying

    RNnewbie2014 replied to greatestsummerever's topic in General Students

    Trust me. I've been bullied before about my body an stuff. You will get enough. Best thing: look at him an say you got a problem with me or something? He may not know how to act then. Those people...

  13. Marijuana and Nursing School

    RNnewbie2014 replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    You know, I do not care what you choose to do.... It is your life.. One blunt hurts you WAYYY more than a cigarette. I am just saying that I care about your health. I see it that way about cigarettes....

  14. Nursing retirement question

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    I was just wondering on how good is nursing retirement out there for you current RNs? I know certain facility's offer different things, but I was jw if you think it's worth it going through your...

  15. Serious anxiety about nursing school

    RNnewbie2014 replied to hazel30's topic in General Students

    You have an advantage I do believe! You are married and have a child. These are big motivators!! I see a majority of the moms in my nursing program excel. You have drive and a purpose. Most younger...

  16. Failed 1st nursing exam-Has anyone had the same experience?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to CordaeP's topic in General Students

    It happens. I was that way in patho. I feel like you can over study causing yourself to get anxious and not do as well on the test. You will find what

  17. Cardiac/Tele Apps

    RNnewbie2014 replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    Wow!!! We would be dead if caught with a cell phone at clinical. Such a huge controversy about all that. I would suggest watching YouTube videos. I was on a cardiac last semester. My instructor would...

  18. People sure do have some nasty opinions about nursing

    RNnewbie2014 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I am in a BSN program, and I would not say that our extra classes are BS. I feel like it expands your knowledge on what makes up the nursing practice rather than just skills and disease processes you...

  19. First week and a half down of third semester

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    I am completely exhausted already and this is only the beginning!!! By far, I think it is goin to be my easiest semester though. I've had to do a ton of orientations and even computer training for the...

  20. Working while in nursing school?

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    I often get discouraged by my mom and other people saying "you don't have it that hard", "I did it, so can you", type deal because I do not currently have a job, and I have not had one at all in...

  21. Kaplan vs ATI?

    RNnewbie2014 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    Wow!! That really excites me!! The rep was awesome, and the website seems to have some really great

  22. Kaplan vs ATI?

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    My school recently just swapped from ATI to Kaplan!!! It looks like it is going to be way better from orientation!!!! Anyone use this program?? Anyone have a successful NCLEX pass after using Kaplan...

  23. People sure do have some nasty opinions about nursing

    RNnewbie2014 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Yesterday I was doing some work in my nursing building computer lab. This guy asked me what semester I was in I said third. I asked him what about you? He said I'm getting a license to teach nursing....

  24. LOVED first reading assignment for OB

    RNnewbie2014 posted a topic in General Students

    First reading assignment was about the physical and psychological changes a woman goes through!!! I actually could sit still and read it the entire 20 pages without getting up!! Not like me at all!!...

  25. Nursing school IS rigorous

    RNnewbie2014 replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    Love your post!!!! Seriously. It is a life changing experience. Not many people understand it either!!! The people who care for you most will be there till the end though :) start my third semester...