farrasha BSN

Make sure that you’re sure before trying to do anything, if anything. I got my BSN going to school and working two jobs and literally didn’t tell anyone for fear that I would fail and be embarrassed. No one knew even my closest friends until I posted...

I have terrible social anxiety and PTSD. I have been seeing a counselor and a psychiatrist, combining therapy and medication. I still have hard days in life in general, but I am making it. This is a career change for me and I had similar concerns in ...

It’s never too late. I served 12 years in the army and used my gi bill because after getting out I was unfulfilled doing the same jobs I did in the army on the civvie side. I hesitated for a few years but finally jumped into school. I was far from...

I did this during orientation during my sixth week as a nurse. Scariest moment ever. My preceptor had stepped away for a while and I was giving it on my own, something I had never given before. The instructions that were written were to give 1.2 m...

It's possible to skip the year of Med Surg, I think Med Surg would be great experience and great area of its own but it doesn't have to be a stepping stone. it's a position that people like or dislike just like any other. As new grads, a friend of ...

Interesting, I am a new grad and in my first healthcare related job ever... in my unit, we always have to establish two IV sites before we are even allowed to start a blood transfusion. So in my case, if I had a med order I could use the other site s...

Not sure if this is the norm, but a new grad BSN in Maryland, I applied to several new grad jobs in my area with no luck. I finally had to relocate to another state to get my first job, as it was the only place that even called me back for an interv...

Some people turn "mean" due to the way life or work beats them up but I think also some people are just mean. I can understand being exasperated and having a bad day but it sounds like she's crossing a line. I am a new nurse so I can't speak about ...

Hi guys! I passed! I took my exam yesterday and my results are still not available on Pearson Vue but the BON updated my status as "Active" today! I'm a nurse! I'm a nurse!!!! How I studied: I paid $139 for UWorld with 1 assessment in Mid-June befor...

Took NCLEX this morning! Got 75 questions. Many select all that apply and No math. I know people say 75 is a great sign but I'm scared!

Awesome! I pray you get the best news soon!

The Maryland BON is so hard to get in touch with! I was on hold for five hours last week. My school still had not sent the transcripts so I ordered them to be sent to the board via FedEx off my school's website. Once I got confirmation that it arri...

You can definitely do this. I just finished Nursing School... it was my second career after spending 12 years in the army. I am starting my new career in my late 30s. Before I started, I second guessed myself so much, even enrolling and dropping o...

Congrats! I'm still waiting for my ATT. I was on the phone with the MDBON for five hours! I hope to have something resolved by Monday my transcripts should be there by now so I am going in person.

I am currently on hold with the MDBON... it's been an hour. I don't have to go to work til 5 so I can hold as long as they make me. But is this normal? Probably backlog from the holiday I'm guessing. Or is it normal to be on hold this long?

Congrats! How exciting! I pray I pass when my time comes.

Thank you I think you have given me hope that I am on the right path... I went to my school website and had an official copy of my transcript sent to the BON so I am hoping that when I call them tomorrow it will show up. I've been so stressed! I land...

Hi! I am anxious about getting my ATT. I graduated June 22nd and my new job starts July 23rd and they say if I don't do my NCLEX by then, my offer will be rescinded (understandable but stressful). I was hoping there was leeway with my start date bu...