BritBSNRN

BritBSNRN

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  1. OHIO Nursing Students: Please Read

    BritBSNRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi All! I have read numerous posts regarding, "What did you do to study". As a resident of Ohio, many nursing students have heard of "Mark Klimek" and others have not. As a recent BSN graduate I...

  2. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    BritBSNRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Started a BSN program August 2011 at 18 years old and graduated May 2015 with my BSN at 22 years old!

  3. He/She Said What!?

    BritBSNRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    We (nurses) tend to think we ARE the best profession. However, other healthcare professions don't always think like we do. Once, I had overhead a physician tell another nurse, "I can train monkey's...

  4. He/She Said What!?

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I had heard the physician tell the nurse, "I can train monkey's to do what you do". I was mortified! I could not believe the total disrespect for another professional of the same "team". I was...

  5. He/She Said What!?

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, people can be so cruel and I thought we were supposed to be a healthcare "team"! Just goes to show that people do remember what others say and you should not burn

  6. He/She Said What!?

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's sad to me that not all members of the healthcare team understand the general roles of the other

  7. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    BritBSNRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    One instructor always said at the beginning or end of every lecture: "Shock is shock is shock". It would drive me and my classmates crazy! However, I will never forget that all shock regardless of...

  8. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm happy to hear things are going well! :) I am also, nervous about the learning curve. I think almost everyone feels overwhelmed at first. & I hope the classes become more beneficial for you!...

  9. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! Here is a little bit about myself. I graduated nursing school with my BSN on May 9, 2015. I took NCLEX-RN on June 17, 2015, long and behold, I PASSED!!! I started applying for RN positions in...

  10. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @Chipee How's everything been

  11. Should I worry?

    BritBSNRN replied to stolik19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the pay is great and you enjoy the unit; perhaps, you shouldn't mess with what is quote on quote: "not broken". You are getting valuable nursing skills (i.e. patient/physician communication, IV...

  12. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you JaxJax5423 for your

  13. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the advice and wishes. I have read and heard numerous horror stories on how tough the first year can be. However, with responses like yours, I hope this transition goes more smoothly.

  14. What color scrubs do you wear?

    BritBSNRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm originally from the Dayton, OH area. Nurses wear ALL navy blue scrubs and techs wear ALL tan scrubs. I went to college 2 hours away from my hometown and a hospital I had clinicals at allowed...

  15. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you @Stitch3296 ! & Congratulations on your acceptance into a residency

  16. Waiting to hear from HR

    BritBSNRN replied to nsummer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any

  17. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, HouTx, for your response. I am looking forward to the journey ahead and hope to make it

  18. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The same unit!? That's awesome! :) & Unfortunately, my account won't let me PM you either. You can keep me updated on this thread if you want. Are you working days or

  19. 3 Job offers- who should I choose?

    BritBSNRN replied to tattooednurse26's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with this post. Job offer #1 sounds like a wonderful opportunity. However, if you don't believe the communication is all there, you may want to request to "job shadow" prior to...

  20. Shut off at 83 questions

    BritBSNRN replied to MeganStar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  21. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    BritBSNRN replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Chipee, BSN, RN. Yes, I am talking about the Premier Health System. Small world. LOL. How is orientation going for you and what hospital are you working for? I will be starting at

  22. Shut off at 83 questions

    BritBSNRN replied to MeganStar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please keep us updated on whether or not you passed! Feeling like you failed is a normal feeling. I recently took NCLEX in June and passed somewhere between 80-89 questions. I walked out knowing that...