gardenmum

Oh how I needed this ... especially right now. Staff is leaving our unit and not being replaced,.. we're all very overwhelmed with taking on the extra hours, extra patients, etc., etc.... the moral is so low right now. I'm at my lowest each afte...

Thoc123, what you're feeling is perfectly normal no matter how much orientation you've received. I was in the very same position and was offered an extension if I wanted it. My preceptor, educator, and management felt I was ready but had no proble...

I've only had one person tell me they walked away from NCLEX feeling good. Can't count how many felt absolutely horrible afterwards. I was convinced I didn't pass. No one could convince me otherwise. I'd already replanned my future by the time I ...

I'm struggling with the very same thing. I work nights so I don't feel like I can wait to assess things till later in the shift because my patients are sleeping. Of course I'm usually back in there with 0000 meds and 0600 meds and am doing pain &am...

You can sit for your boards anywhere. I took mine in a different state than I live or work, because the testing center was closer to me. You apply to the BON in the state you plan to work in. Your school should provide you with the information for...

Good luck Jessy and itmja! Tomorrow's your day. Remember to breathe!!!

Wow ... I just pulled up my results this morning at 7am and I passed!:monkeydance: I couldn't even talk about it after testing Monday. It shut off at 75 and I was 90% sure I failed it. I've never felt like that after a test ... even after taking LP...

Wow. "That test was impossible ..." are my sentiments exactly. I tested today also and feel totally defeated. Just know that this is how the majority of the testers feel when they are finished and we now just wait and pray.

I test Monday ... Oct. 1. :uhoh21: I have been studying for weeks now using Saunders, taking tests almost daily and reviewing every single rationale. My scores have improved dramatically and although I don't think I could ever say "I feel ready", ...

Thanks for your responses and good luck to both of you. I'll keep plugging away at these questions and reviewing each and every rationale.

Like lots of others ... I 've not posted a lot but this board has been a lifesaver for me many, many times. Knowing that so many others are going through and facing the same things is very comforting. I need advice ... I've been studying for NCLEX...

For my Leadership in Nursing class, I have to give a presentation to my clinical group on Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health Care. I am to give it from a leadership standpoint -- as if my peers were my co-workers. I've pulled up a lot of...

We also were given plenty of time in lab to first use the injection pads, then "dummies", then our lab partner. First intradermal, then subQ, then IM. Most are as scared to give the first shot as they are to receive it from their classmate! I'm re...

You are all so full of excellent advice and support. Exactly what I need. Thanks so much -- I just love this site!

We just graduated last night as LPN's. :balloons: Woo hoo! I'm in a laddered program so we now have one week off then start right into the RN program. Some are stopping at LPN and some are going on. We just have to pass the LPN NCLEX during our 1...

Nursing Role Transitions and Human Physiology. A very light semester since I took the other classes early. Whew.

I have the Merrell Moc shoe and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. It's like slipping your feet into marshmallows!!! By far the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Being on my feet the entire day was very new to me and I ha...

LPN student here-- getting ready to be pinned on 8/17 then one week off and on to the RN program. We're a laddered school so we can either stop at LPN or go on if we can test in. We have class this week and next -- just a total of 4 days (Mon &...

Thanks emtb2rn and RNsRWe for the responses. Seeing what others are using to stay organized helps so much.

Does anyone have assessment sheets that they use for multiple patients that I could look at? We're beginning to get at least 2 patients now -- which is great but I'm having problems coming up with a form that helps me organize the info on both pati...

I smoked for 21 yrs and quit 5 years ago (after quitting at least 5 different times). I tried cold turkey, gum and patches. What worked for me is called Herbal Smoke Away which is like a vitamin. Said it eliminated all cravings and would not cause ...