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88 questions, 42 minutes. Took a 3 day review course and utilized the provided videos/materials exclusively. The NCLEX isn't as bad as it's often made out to be. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

First of all, congrats. You and your family should be very proud! Some tips: 1.) Make sure you have any issues with your car/vehicle taken care of now, before nursing school starts. Nothing puts more of a damper on your day than being late or missing class/clinical. Get your oil changed, tires changed, and a full inspection done now. You won't really have time to later. 2.) if you have credit cards, or any other financial responsibility that requires monthly payments - check to see if you can set up automatic payments. You could be the most responsible person ever - but once you get into study mode - you may just forget an important payment. And that = stress that can easily be avoided. 3.) sleep! It's not the quantity, but the quality. Early on in nursing school, some of our clinicals started at 0630. Not so bad until you realize you prelab the night before, and will be up pretty late doing care plans. You may be left with only 2-3 hours of sleep. While this may not sound like alot - take advantage of it. A little sleep is better than none at all. Your brain will thank you. 4.) coffee is your new best friend. 5.) On the topic of friends, let them know now that you will probably not be spending as much time with them as previously. Nursing school becomes your life the further you get into things. Letting them know this now will avoid any hurt feelings on their part down the road. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

Sometimes we just get stuck with a preceptor that clashes - personality wise. I think for the most part, we have all been there in some fashion. One little trick which I have found helps TREMENDOUSLY, is to always approach your preceptor and ask if there is anything you can do to help them. Don't wait for them to approach you. They may roll their eyes the first couple times you ask, but after a while they will begin to appreciate you, and see that you are trying to be a team player. Nine times out of ten, the reason the preceptor is grouchy is because they feel that you are adding to their workload. Show them that you can help them too. It goes a long way. This method turned my "eye rolling" preceptor experience completely around. Sounds simple, but it works!

Where did the OP go? A lot of folks are confused at this point due to the lack of info provided. OP, please see: https://allnurses.com/nurse-colleague-patient/am-i-a-1059326-post9110289.html We are here to help and fully understand the situation. But we can't "get there" with the info provided. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

Congrats!

Hi haron54. We are trying to fully understand your predicament. A few of us, along with myself have inquired about a few things that you may have seemingly overlooked. Or perhaps, you just wish not to answer. Which is obviously your right. You stated that you were suspended. Was this suspension related to the "bullying" incident.... Or? Did you receive warnings prior to the suspension? Did your old NM ever counsel you on the same? As nurses, we all certainly want to fully understand your situation. But it's hard to do so when there are things that are left unexplained.

Wait... What were you suspended for? Was it related to this particular situation, or? Unless there was a serious infraction committed (theft, abuse, drugs, etc) I don't see how anyone could get suspended without some sort of prior warning. Not trying to be a busy-body... But something stinks in the hopper room.

Definitely agree with you,there. I don't want you to think I was minimizing your opinions and/or experiences. Sometimes I can get a bit "wordy" and give off the wrong impression. My apologies.

I can only go by personal experiences, and observations. As others have said though, if one is transferring within the same facility - and the interview occurs during your shift, then scrubs can be acceptable. But still,should be a last resort. Lots of folks who interview in scrubs for cna/pca/aide/unit secretary positions usually turn out to be liabilities for the facility they are applying to. A stretch? Not really. Especially when you consider that the "I want to pretend I'm my favorite character on (insert TV show here)" leads to the employee not having a full understanding of their scope of practice. And then a denial on their parts to actually follow their own scope of practice. This may sound insane to some. But If I hadn't seen it over and over again throughout the years........ The stories I could share....

+1 for professional attire. As others have stated, scrubs should never be worn to an interview. Very sloppy. In addition - those that interview in scrubs give off the "I want to pretend I'm on a (insert name of popular medical) TV show" vibe.