magnoliablush BSN, RN

This is an excellent reminder that bedside nursing is not always the horror that a lot of nurses make it out to be. I have worked a few different places, and the team at the hospital has been the best environment I have had. We throw in together, cry...

Yes, I hear you!! ? you can do it!! Confidence is rough, especially when people say things that aren’t helpful! You will be great.

I used Uworld, along with the live Hurst review that our class paid for. I loved Hurst for the review of the systems. Uworld made me comfortable answering questions, and brushing me up on facts I needed to remember. Keep doing those questions. Do the...

I'd get UWORLD. I used it, did about 100-150 questions a day, and I passed. I mean, every single day. This is a hurdle you have to prepare for, so keep on it. Read every rationale. If you don't understand, write it down, and look it up later on Youtu...

I used Uworld to study. Now, as far as narrowing it down, my mentor always said to get it down to the last 2...then which option will keep my patient alive, or safe? If those are not options, then head to maslows hierarchy of needs, what is next, do...

I am. We are out until the fall, but I have wanted to start PRN at our local hospital for a while...so what better time. I miss hospital nursing.

Well, we lost 8 during 3rd semester. They just were not paying attention. The other few made it, but they had to retake the NCLEX several times. Now they have all switched floors a couple times, and say that it’s too fast paced. I feel like maybe it’...

This is a great idea! We are a small school, 194 kids. That is definitely doable. I am friendly with our teachers, so I will reach out with an email tomorrow and ask. I want to check in on them without looking like a creeper. HA! Thanks for the idea!...

So in Virginia, we are closed through the end of the year. I'm finding that I am worrying about my frequent flyers, wondering about the ones who struggle at home, and not being able to check in on them. ? I have high schoolers, 8-12, and I just hope...

I'm so sorry you are not getting to go through the experiences that make us feel good. ? My little sister is graduating as well, and feels the same way. It is hard to not get to have all those things to look forward to. ((hugs)) Hang in there!

THIS! I'd say this will change soon. I do think you should have an alternative choice. Hang in there!

Being the oldest in my class was an eye opener. I frequently saw people goofing off or not paying attention. It was just downright rude. With that said, there were some who were there to learn, and ready to be a nurse. I tended to be the one that end...

ALL THIS!! ^^^^ You are their comfort. It is stressful, and you will worry about "your" kids. Be firm but fair, and know that sometimes they just need to talk to you, not to fix it. You will enjoy it. I love it.

Thank goodness I had this urge to go ahead and do CPR/FIRSTAID with my high schoolers (sophomores) in February. ? We usually wait until May. Anyways, I really had mostly everything done. We are out for good in VA, so I really had nothing but my EOY r...

We have not been asked in my area in Virginia, but I can imagine you are having some anxiety over it. I completely understand the need for childcare, but would wonder if that isn't dangerous to have the kids together, in a group. I have asthma, so I ...

I'm salary, and we are shut down in VA for good. So, I was worried about this as well. I don't do IEP's, or have SNAP, and I've already done the screenings and reports related to vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Our small school is rural, and we just ...

Such a great story! Congratulations, NURSE! ?

Hi! So it sounds like you are studying, that is great! I did UWorld, and the Hurst Live Review, and passed in 75, 1 1/2 hours. ? You will do great. Plus you are an LPN already. You have tons of experience, and are already a safe practicing nurse. ? ...

I was the exact same way. ? I did the Hurst live review with our classmates, then did the entire UWorld test bank. I did 100-150 questions a day, and really studied. I did good in school, and most people didn't study, but I felt like my anxiety neede...

Happy to see you passed! The NCLEX is a beast that is so random! Congratulations, Nurse!

My masks were gone once Covid19 started. I hid one box in my filing cabinet that locks, but the other box I had was gone. I was so angry, just that someone took them... ugh

I’m in VA. They closed for the remainder of the year on Monday. I miss my high school kids. I worry over them a lot. Now I wonder if I’m getting paid. I’m salary, with a yearly contract.

Try again. Don’t give up!! Can you ask the testing center when the slowest times are? Maybe it’s anxiety?

Congratulations!! I’m in high school nursing. 8-12, and they are awesome. I’d go in and poke around some as soon as you can. See what’s in the filing cabinet, look on computer, get to know the teachers. You will do great. ?

I’m 6 hours a day. 184 school days. Yes, I make less than most nurses...but like one of the above posters, I want to be there for these kids. A safe place to talk, get a hug, or of course, to take care of them. I’m in the high school I went to. The c...