Hi guys, I too am a new RN and really struggling. I did the bridge program LVN to RN and graduated last June 2009. I have been working on a telemetry floor since November 2009. I don't know if I'm...
Hey guys, I just checked te Board Website and I found out that I passed! Praise God! I give him all the praise and glory. Thank you to all of you who prayed. I appreciate it so much. I will...
Hey guys, took my NCLEX on Monday, 8/17. Mine shut down at 75. I felt like I critically guessed on the entire exam even after studying for 2 1/2 months. I felt nauseous after that exam. I'm just...
MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Nursing Career
Thanks guys for your thoughts and ideas. I'm really nervous about it since I have been doing med surg telemetry for 3 years as an LVN and it would be really diferent for me. But I'll go and find out...
Hey guys I just graduated June 7th and will be taking the NCLEX RN on August 17. I finished the Kaplan book, and am on page 300 of the 1400 page Saunders Book and am so overwhelmed. But I believe if...
Hey guys, I need your help. I am an LVN who has been working med/surg tele for 3 l/2 years and just graduated with my RN in June 2009. I'm having a heck of a time finding a job in California. My...
MimismomRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing
Wow this is interesting. I am getting ready to finish my fourth semester in 12 weeks, thank you Lord, if I pass!!! In my case, I am 51, married with two daughters, one who is also an RN and it has...
MimismomRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Hey guys, haven't been here for a while but I'm an LVN for three years and will be starting 4th semester of the RN program in Feb. I'm excited, scared and can finally see the light at the end of the...
Thanks guys for your tips and advice. I really appreciate all the tips and websites. I have printed everything to go through before Monday. You are all my heros!!! Susan RN...
Hey guys, I start my Peds clinical rotation on Monday. I am scared as I have never assessed an infant, baby or toddler. Can anyone tell me where I can find the steps to a pediatric assessment, in...
Congratulations, you can do it. Just keep going. I too am in my second week of the RN program, 3rd semester. I went the LVN to RN bridge route. It is overwhelming especially since I have major...
I think we should start a club. We'll call it the "Nervous Nellie Nursing Society". We are or will be great nurses, with just a little anxiety. I am 50, an LVN, and starting 3rd semester of the RN...
Dear Oregon Gal, Please hang in there, you are compassionate and care for people and will be a great nurse. I too suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and have the same trouble trying to do everything...
MimismomRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing
I'm with you. I have worked med surg as an LVN for 2 1/2 years and am going into 3rd semester of the RN program. I am 50 and don't think I can physically do floor nursing much longer. The stress is...