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From your writing it shows that you are very good at your job, very caring and very aware about consequences that might result from administration of wrong med or not administering it correctly. With that said the constant worrying and doubting yourself can be exhausting and not good for your overall well-being. I went through some medical challenges that made me doubt everything I did, I would even make a list, cross it off as I completed a task but still wondered if I finished it or no as performance anxiety was so high that clouded my thought process. I saw therapist, saw my doctor and got on some meds.. first week or two were tough with starting new med but after it made so much difference in my confidence, staying organized and following through even if the situation is critical without my anxiety taking over… So don’t give up on a profession that you worked so hard to get into. Take some time off if you need to, to get proper help, or go part time or PRN if you have to, so you can take care of you first. All the best, you can do this and we need nurses like you❤️

I should know this by now, but I don’t… How do you change I’m your sign on name? Thank you

Thank you for your advice, Leader25. I have been in supervising roles before but not healthcare related. I am training with another charge nurse to learn the ropes of this new role.

I couldn’t sleep a night before my nursing school clinicals or when started new job. Was afraid that I will oversleep or too anxious to fall asleep. Fellow classmate recommended melatonin. I took twice the recommended amount as the required dose was not effective against my anxious brain. But I would also put 2-3 alarms to make sure I wake up when it was needed. It took 1-2 nights but then it started working well, I got enough rest and anxiety was lower as well. But seek advice of your healthcare professional first before using any OTC meds so it doesn’t interfere with your health or other meds. All the best

Just looking for advice here: how long did it take you RN s to be comfortable and transition into your new role especially with delegation and being charge nurse, if you worked as CNA/Medaid or LPN in the same facility? Any advice or tips is appreciated .

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Thank you!

@CoffeeI only did free samples from the website. , the Saunders book came with online resources that you register if you purchased the book new . Otherwise there is ton of free NCLEX style sample questions online. Some people buy subscriptions, but for me I thought those were enough study materials. I passed my LPN and RN exams first try with minimum questions. But felt sick how hard questions were and wasn’t sure that I passed until I saw active status on my license. Good luck !

I used online question samples, especially this website https://m.nurse.plus/ they had lots of free sample tests for each category . I also used Saunders NCLEX review book

I used online question samples, especially this website https://m.nurse.plus/ they had lots of free sample tests for each category

Thank you!

Thank you!

I am a nurse who had suffered tbi in a middle of nursing school, as a result of bad injuries. I started nursing school over again as school thought since I suffered brain injury I had to repeat everything again and pass in order to move forward.. and this was after few years of rehab, surgery etc… Got extra time for accommodations during school, my primarily difficulty was speed. I am not super slow but it does take me few extra repetitions to learn the task well. And off course as a person with tbi I try harder and compensate by learning the task until it is strongly stored in my long term memory. Had worked as LPN while finishing the RN program (we could test out for LPN after two semesters) and continued it. Did well with NCLEX for RN and LPN and I believe got maximum 65-75 questions. and I did well mostly in all written tests. clinical portion had always been harder as I didn’t do things as quick compared to my pre injury self or some other classmates… So after getting my RN this year, made a mistake going to hospital nursing. I wanted to try myself and see if I was ready for more challenging job… needless to say I didn’t enjoy fast paced work and some preceptors made the learning more intimidating… I had wanted to resign and prior to doing it went to my manager and explained how I was not progressing like I should and if she had any advice or suggestions. She assured me to continue what I was doing and it would come with time…. etc… needless to say the demeanor was quite different in two weeks and I was told they decided to let me go as I was not progressing as needed and they were concerned … I wanted to quit the job several times but kept telling myself that I wasn’t a quitter and need to push myself.... but ended up getting terminated instead…They said I don’t have to tell Nursing board cause I am not getting fired or have any misconduct.. But honestly I am disappointed with them as I had disclosed to them that I had tbi and got extra time for accommodations at school and had been successful. So I guess I am venting off here and looking for some advice

Thank you! Just visited the site after so long. Graduated and have my RN now?

Thank you, Oceanblue52 , to be honest with all the classes and clinicals I had forgotten to even visit the site. Just read all posts for my questions.... Some people can be cruel without knowing any information or facts.....also appreciate very much positive and encouraging comments....