Lillian11

I was unsuccessful on my first attempt on the NCLEX. I am thinking about taking Hurst's remediation, but just wondering if anyone has done so, and if you passed the second time around?

Very interested in pursuing an FNP degree, but have lots of questions. I have been a nurse for just one year, and definitely plan to continue working full time. I work 3 to 4 12s per week. I have a 2-year-old little boy and a hubby too, so my free ti...

I think the "just a job" comment was misinterpreted. I think that in response to your question of how to leave work at work, remembering that it's "just your job" is an important tactic in being able to function in your regular life. Yes, we all sign...

Hi! I am starting a new grad cardiac nurse residency next month. I will rotate through four cardiac units and after 5 months, will be placed on one of the four. I have been a tech for several years, and am still picking up hours all over our cardiac ...

Thank you!!!!

Awesome! Good luck to you, too! I have been working as a tech in the CCU until the cardiac residency begins... love it! I am trying to pick up on what to learn... I think the biggest thing is to make sure you know your cardiac meds, body systems and ...

I am am mother to a 13 month old little boy, and let me just tell you whatever you decide, you guys will make it work!! :-) It really doesn't matter which you choose, either way you will need childcare during the day while you are working OR during ...

Congratulations, you have been accepted to a nursing school!!!! You are well on your way to becoming a nurse!!! My school held an orientation prior to starting the program. They spent an entire day focusing on teaching us how to change our lives so ...

Glad to hear it!! Unfortunately, working as a CNA is almost like working for minimum wage where I live... but the benefits, as mentioned above, in my opinion, are far reaching and have proven to be invaluable in my case. :-) Best of luck to you!!!!

Hi! I have been hired by a company who just opened the first and only residential treatment center for eating disorders in my city. I will be in charge of am & pm assessments, meds, new admit assessments and general nursing duties for both the re...

Thank you! I decided not to take the position. I felt really worried about it last night, and did a good bit of research on independent contractors, which lead me to realize that I would have been putting myself (and clients) in a possible unsafe sit...

Thanks so much. I will definitely set money aside to cover taxes and call about insurance as well.

For those of you with small children who work three twelve hour shifts per week, do you have any tips? Is it extremely hard not to see your child at all on the days that you work? I am extremely passionate about the profession of nursing, and have wa...

Thank you for your service!!!! Thank you for sharing this incredible story.

Hi, I am so sorry you didn't pass. I failed my first time, and that feeling was the pits! The good news is, the feelings will go, and you can use them to motivate you to study and prepare even harder for time number 2. It's just a test, and not eve...

Prayers for you!! You can do it!! :-) Just try your best to remain calm and keep your mind off of the exam today. Try to get a good nights rest. Remember that there is no way to know EVERYTHING that is on the exam. Don't panic if you see a question y...

I want to hug you! Thank you so much for the encouraging post!!! Makes me feel so much better. I do feel really guilty about going back to work... I really like the idea of working on the weekends so that he can hang out with his dad on the weekends....

I bet!! I had a hard time juggling my last semester and working part time, so I went PRN... he was 7 months when I graduated. Luckily, I doubt he will have any recollection of that time! Now that I'm beginning my career, and thinking more long term, ...

Thanks for sharing your story... and the encouragement! :-)

Hi there! Great choice!! I took many of my prerequisites to the nursing program online. The best place to check is the school (or schools) that you plan to attend. Check their website for requirements, and if you are still unsure, probably best to ca...

I'm so happy to have a point of reference from all of these great posts. Thank you so much! I guess one beautiful thing about nursing is that we can find jobs//shifts of almost any type (days/hours), to accommodate our needs and families. I will star...

I LOVED reading your post!! :-) I can just see the movie marathon, blow up mattress pallet and yummy popcorn. It is really nice to read your story and see that it is possible to be a great nurse, and still a very passionate mom at the same time!! Tha...

Thank you for sharing this.... really encouraging. :-)

This is so encouraging! Thank you :-)

Thanks for all your input!! :-)