MimismomRN

Hey guys, I am a new LVN Grad starting my first job in med/surg at my local hospital this week. I need information on Malpractice insurance. I live in California. I thought information would come with my license but it did not. Any help will be most ...

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 too old to be doing this (52 yrs old) but most day...

Thanks TB so much! I am so relieved. I was thinking I did not pass and would have to take it again. God Bless you!

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 continue to pray for all of those who have not taken it...

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 hoping and praying I don't have to take that thing ...

Hey guys, need help! Just found out I have to take the TEASE in Feb. to get into the bridge LVN to RN program at my college. I have the study guide. Any adivce on those who have taken it would help. I am not good with math or have not had the phy...

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 about it. Jobs are scarce right now in Californi...

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 floor has no openings except a casual position. I ...

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 God got us through nursing school he will get us ...

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 definietely been a strain on my marriage and family...

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 tunnel of this long road. I will be 51 when I gra...

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 particular infants and babies, so I don't miss anyt...

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 2009!!!!:bby::bby::bby::monkeydance:

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 anxiety, stress and menopause right now. But I belie...

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 program next week. My stress level is enormous, a...

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 perfect as you. I am 50, an LVN for 2 l/2 years g...

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 tremendous, the patient load is unmanageable and ...

Boy this all sounds like what I am going through too. I am an LVN, 50 yrs. old and have worked med surg/telemetry for 2 l/2 years . It is overwhelming for me most of the time. We work team (RN, LVN and Nurse Tech - if we're lucky). I have 8 patie...

Hi guys, I really need some advice, support, help from you all. I am a 50 year old LVN, just finished the bridge LVN to RN (with an A, thank you Lord) and will be starting 3rd semester of the RN program in 4 weeks. I have terrible anxiety, stress,...

Thank you to all for your thoughts and advice. I think I need to push myself through the fear and get as much experience as I can at the things I most fear. I hear what you are saying, the more you do things the more comfortable you will be with d...

Hi Guys, I just finished my bridge class LVN to RN with an A. I know at 50 years old that's pretty good. But I am scared I will not be able to pass 3rd and 4th semesters. I just lack confidence in myself and my abilities. I take my tests at the d...

Kizzy, thank you so much for your encouragement and nice comments. I appreciate them so much. Some days are tough but you are all my inspiration. I just have to get through this bridge class to get into third semester. Lord help me!!! I know you...

Yah for her. I too am 50 almost 51, been an LVN for two years and now just started my LVN to RN bridge program. I plan on becoming a great RN. I love my patients and being a nurse. 50 is the new 30, enough said. As long as you are breathing you ...

This is great!!! I am 50, an LVN and just started my bridge LVN to RN program (one more year)!!!!! There are several older/wiser students in my class. It would be sad if someone told me you're too old to do this. I will do it and prove them wrong...

Hey Guys, I am freaking out. I take my TEAS (RN Entrance Exam) on Friday to get into the LVN to RN bridge program at my community college. I have been studying since December, but when I took the online practice test I only scored 69%. I am especi...