RNinJune2007 RN

Hello! I'm struggling with one of my classes, when the teacher gives examples it makes sense but when we're left on our own, it's extremely difficult to know where to start. Specifically, trying to understand the nursing DX r\t (what it's relate...

We just had our third unit test which was on Neuro. CVAS, Headaches, seizures, etc. (you know the routine!) The teacher who taught that unit and the following unit is a good instructor, and we had heard that her tests were easy and straightfoward. We...

I have been a pediatric RN on a hospital floor for 9 months. I love what I do. Unfortunately, I don't love the corporation I work for, or the 14 hour days without lunch that I end up working. Even though there are usually only 3 workdays to my week, ...

Thanks for all these new replies. As far as working in the same company as my mother, this could be a concern- fortunately, this is a LARGE company (small corporation) with over 200 physicians, and several thousand employees. It's not just a small do...

The toughest situation I experienced as an RN in the hospital was when I worked nights. I had 5 patients, and never stopped running between those. I had a patient who was getting a very dangerous medication for migranes IV (and she had to be monitore...

Thanks for the responses so far. In response to healthyRN, he doesn't expect me to prepare his lunch... sorry I didn't say it clearly. He wants me to email his wife so she can prepare for their lunches together. Either way, though... kinda sounds we...

Okay take a step back now. It's not THAT bad. Everyone has a different experience, some worse than others. Each is unique. I (along with three other of my 20 classmates) actually thought it was easier than my nursing school exams, and was done in abo...

Who else is taking NCLEX tomorrow? I am schedule for 9am. I am trying to finish up studying (looking over some lab values and some last minute things), and get my paperwork (ATT and directions) together. It's 6:30 pm here, and I am trying to wind dow...

I just found out VIA quick results... I passed!! I am so happy :balloons: :Present1: :nurse: :nurse:

Wow! I keep hearing about so many people finding out before 48 hours... Jody, how did you find out so soon? I wish mine were up!

I have heard you can fail/pass at any number, including 75. Yes, people have failed at 75! My NCLEX instructor told us if you fail in the early numbers, it's because there is no way, even with the other questions, that you can pass. The computer know...

I'm done! I got to the testing center around 730, and sat in my car until 15 till 8. I took one last look at lab values, and went in. A few other people were waiting, and we waited until about 815 until the center opened. I got checked in, and began...

thanks for all the wishes of luck, everyone! I am just finishing up breakfast and will be leaving soon for the testing center!

Congratulations!!! Now go RELAX!!

Abundantjoy, We test the same day and QUICKRESULTS should be ready around the time we finished testing (from what I've heard although I've heard a few around the time they STARTED testing) on Wednesday. And to Betty, the OP, GOOD LUCK! You should b...

I take the test Monday. I have done 500 questions the last two days, and total have done 2700 since my review course (she only recommended 2000 since I guessed that I had done about 1000 during school). I feel SO ill-prepared, especially considering...

The toughest thing for me about nursing school was the workload. In one week, I could have two full days on clinical (and, because of that one night staying up with my patient assignment learning and getting all the required paperwork done before the...

Congrats! I read this when you first post, and I thought that you would pass, so I'm glad you did :):):) I take the dreaded exam on Monday... I can't wait to be done with it, but can't stand to think about the long wait!

Hey! I am in the same position as you. I take NCLEX Monday, and I've also been studying from the Saunder's book. I will keep an eye on this thread to see any tips from other people. As for me, my only tip is the night before STOP studying by 6pm and...

I got a 99% on my ATI, so I'm praying that it's right, and that what everyone else is saying holds true to my case... NERVOUS!

yeh I have done at LEAST 100 a day, and have done about 1500 so far since graduating (but did about 1000 before graduating), and plan to have over 3000 (which is what they recommended to us) before taking the test. My school has a 100% pass rate x t...

Question for those of you who use the Saunder's CD. I am schedule to take NCLEX next week have done a bunch of questions on the CD. It seems to do a few questions at a time on certain context then move on to the next (i.e. maternity, then onto pedia...

Hey... I will be in your place in a week or so (i test June 18th), so I can definitely sympathize. Try not to stress, though! Why do you have to wait until Tuesday? Can you do quick results? If so, you should have the results tomorrow (2 business day...

I had a problem with Saunder's CD where it said I was wrong, but the rationale supported my answer. It was a priority question of 3 tasks... the nurse would assess who first: Pt on mechanical vent pt with newly DX'd DM scheduled for disch. teaching P...

Yeh, I am not sure if you are allowed to do that or not either but our HR person told me and a few other new grads to do that. So, sounds fair game to me!