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A patient was obviously brain dead and ct showed shift in the brain and pt was in 80's with many other diseases and the son asked "what would you do if it was your dad?" The doctor fumbled awkwardly and said she needed to ask her senior. I later told her SO not appropriate.

I understand working a job you hate is extremely difficult but it looks terrible to quit without notice, not only that it will make it more difficult on your co-workers (liked or not, still messed up). Think about how great it will feel when you finish your 2 weeks and you didn't give up! Good luck.

I can relate to your story as i was not good at math or school growing up but when I started college I got serious because that is how you make your dreams come true. I had to work extra hard because I didn't have much experience with having to put hours and hours of studying into school work. I decided I wanted to help people as well, I always loved the idea of working in a hospital and felt I was a natural for it. I knew officially it was the career for me when a patient told me how much they appreciated me for helping them. I never felt so good! You have to WANT this more than anything and not do it half way as it is a difficult decision! Good luck!

I also went to an accelerated program and graduated in August! My best advice would be like AJJKRN and to get a planner or calendar. I thrived on having a routine, wake up, eat, study, work out, shower, study, eat, Netflix, sleep. It's important to write all assignments down and check them off as well as attend any/all tutoring to help if you are struggling. As for making friends I found it helpful when I had clinical to make friends with those people because you are with them so much. Just be yourself! I'm 24 and I became good friends with the older people in my class, they have more to offer in terms of maturity!

I have cried at clinical too for a similar reason. Med surg clinical and turned in my last care plan and was pretty pleased with it as I had looked up good diagnosis on my patient and put in a lot of work, I also helped two fellow students on theirs too as they were struggling. Last clinical comes and she gives us back our graded care plan and I got a 79% while my two classmates got 90's. A 79 Isn't failing but still made me feel like garbage and this teacher played favorites and was childish about me complaining to a higher person because I felt she was being too hard on me but not on the other students (this happened before she graded my paper) I attribute my poor grade to her behavior but also legitimate reasons for my lower grade as I need to take responsibility for my work. My advice, avoid confrontation as much as you can and try to take it easy! These things happen and it won't matter in your career, you will treat others better for this experience! Good luck anyways!

Easiest for me was fundamentals because it was basic material plus it was my first term so I was excited and studied a lot! Hardest was pediatrics for me because kids disease process and medications and such are more complex! Even communication has to be different which made it difficult. Love kids but it was tough!

I do not have the condition but know that you should try something to get through it because you WILL HAVE TO deal with simulators as well as real patients with people watching you. I have gotten red, flustered and cried but you take a breath and learn from it! Also my school (as well as others) have presentations for every class. Nursing school is no joke, classes and clinicals and studying takes up your time, enjoy what time you have! I am more of a loan studier but did have a group of a few girls that helped me study! I liked to read the material and write down notes and then would re read my notes later. I was able to balance by creating a schedule of my studying, work, gym, even sleep (I love my sleep, more than anything sometimes), you need to find your own balance. I never failed a class but I have failed a few tests and it sucks terribly but don't let it hold you back, learn from it and move on. The classes I had was Funds, med surg, mental health, intermediate med surg, OB, PEDS, advanced med surg (critical care) in that order. You start off slow more of doing vitals and patient care and the further you go the more you get to do (hang meds, participate in procedures/codes, go to different areas like ER/ICU). In OB obviously get to see births and cool stuff, PEDS get to help kids usually pretty basic stuff depending on the hospital and season. Mental health is more observing. I have messed up at clinical but nothing life threatening (broke sterile technique during my first foley cath and had to start over) but I didn't hurt the patient and I started over and did it right. They train and teach what we are allowed to do.. Depends on the level you are on! They are not always with you but when you do procedures and stuff they are with you or your clinical instructors are. I had to do projects and speeches in EVERY single class. How can you talk and teach your patients (basically strangers) if you can't talk to people you see on a regular basis? Just a thought. Most of my professors were extremely helpful and want you to succeed, but use the tools they give you to succeed (tutoring, lectures, notes). Classmates can be a great tool depending on each persons learning style. In nursing classes teachers sometimes go over A and P but usually expect you to know at least basics. Honestly I only remember basics and I did well in school, if there is something you forgot, review it! My setbacks were math, you have lots of math and that's where I am weakest so I had to work twice as hard as some. My school had a policy where you have to pass a math test to pass medications at clinical and I failed a few different times for different classes. The worst part was that the tests get harder the next time you take it (we got 3 chances to pass it) but it made me a better nurse and now I triple check all my math!! Any of my mistakes I fixed with staying positive and moving forward, focusing on the past will not help. I wanted to do nursing because I loved being around other people and wanted to help! No previous major. I had broken down after failing my first math test but I studied my tush off and passed the 2nd time. I saw my first code and cried in my friends arms. My teacher told me to suck it up. That patient was talking to me less than 5 minutes earlier and then just coded in front of me. Obviously I can't be that emotional and I learned that but I feel it also helps make you a more compassionate nurse. I had B's and Cs in my prerequisite classes like A and P but got As and Bs in all my nursing classes. I graduated from West Coast University. The classes were as tough as I thought but it came naturally to me, idk why it's just something that I feel I was born to do! My favorite thing was clinical, meeting new patients and getting awesome experience, you really touch people's lives. My least favorite part.. Learning to deal with smells! There are some things you don't forget. I used the text books required by my school as well as ATI to supplement. I graduated August 2015. I studied for 9 weeks waiting to take my NCLEX, studied a little every day until about a week before then I studied all day until I took it. I only passed Nclex 10 days ago so I am still on the job hunt! My advice would be to study your hardest and try to have fun with it! Nursing is serious but you also have to look at the positive side of things and know you are helping people. Make friends and do your best. That's all you can do! Good luck! Sorry can't answer the last few.

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Hello all! I am graduating in August 2015 and am starting to get nclex anxiety! I do well in school but that does not guarantee passing nclex. I was just curious what people did to study as time got closer? Obviously I'm more focused on finishing school first but I thought I should get materials ready and such! My school uses ATI and does an incentive program where you get 1000 bucks if you pass nclex first time if you use ATI as your study tool. Anyone use ATI successfully? I feel like I'm rambling now so just any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

My school also uses ATI and it can be helpful or harmful depending on how you approach it. I know it is frustrating to be taught with a particular book and then be tested on ATI week 8. My best advice is to take ATI seriously because at the end of the program you need to pass an ATI exit exam. I have gotten all level 2 on my proctored (except damn peds) and I have found taking the practice tests and reading the entire book if possible is extremely helpful! Sorry ATI is not treating you well, hope it all works out!

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Well the way I thought of it was that you just can't fail two; you're right only 1 fail! WCU is expensive but what college isn't? I love my school and I know it has faults but I'm getting a good education and feel great about my future! Just do research and find the right school for you!

Thank you! It depends on how many transfer over! They are kinda fickle about it but 4 of mine transferred over and it's about 100 k. We have some good hospitals! Pomona valley, San Antonio, we have a bunch of riverside hospitals and some in LA.

The school is tough but it's possible!! The policy is if you fail twice you are kicked out but you can appeal it and get back if necessary. I have not failed anything so I know it's possible! It's accelerated but it's in terms so the crazy goes by fast! They also have you do pre reqs there unless you have some transfer over. It's expensive I can't deny that but in my case and many others it's worth it! I'm at the Ontario campus and about to graduate in August 2015!

My grades were not the best so I knew my only way in was a private school. Now I'm in and get As and Bs! I go to west coast university (I think that's private?) but there are a lot of good private schools in Cali! Just look into schools deeper and you will find the right one.