Hey everyone, I’ve been a nurse for a little over six years now and to be honest I’m a little embarrassed to even be asking for advice about how I’m feeling. I started off in med surge as a new...
I’ve been thinking about trying to transition into nursing informatics. I wouldn’t have to be a bedside nurse anymore and I can help nurses with computer charting that I may know more about since...
Everybody, I truly need your thoughts and help. I have been a nurse now for close to three years. I feel so miserable and depressed every time I have to go into work, and I know that my entire life...
No matter what anybody tells you... DO NOT pay money for Kaplan. It was of absolutely no use or value when taking the NCLEX. You can go online and find the only one good thing it has to offer which is...
Just a very quick question for any of you who have taken and passed your NCLEX the first time around. I just accepted a job offer at a hospital as a new grad nurse and will be taking my NCLEX sometime...
I need some advice because I am scaring the crap out of myself. I am in my last semester of nursing school and will be graduating with my BSN in two months. The only problem is I completely BOMB my...
I need some advice because I am scaring the crap out of myself. I am in my last semester of nursing school and will be graduating with my BSN in two months. The only problem is I completely BOMB my...
Thanks for the kind words Snees46. I have an overall GPA of a 3.49 right now, and have all A's in this last semester which would bring my GPA up to around a 3.55-3.6 at the end of the semester,...
The only reason the HESI scares me is because according to the test I'm weak in all areas....... I mean, that pretty much has to be the case with scoring in the
Aceofhearts, thank you so much for the advice. Snees46, it is just an indicator of where I stand for the NCLEX, but obviously I'm not in a good position according to the HESI Exit. It is really...
So, I am now in my very last semester of my BSN program, and now is the time that I am preparing for the NCLEX as well as creating a solid resume to apply for jobs. The problem is, I feel VERY...
Wow, thank you all so much for this feedback. It really means a lot to me. If I get as much support on the job as I do from all of you I should be in great shape. I'll always look for the information...
This has definitely been one of my issues in the past for sure. You hit the nail right on the head. I want to ask questions but most of the time I feel as though we are penalized for asking questions...
Thank you Boomer MS, that means a lot. I'm not familiar with Patricia Benner's description of the phases but I will check them out. Believe me, I really hope I get a good preceptor too. That's all I...
I really appreciate all of your viewpoints. All of them are helping to make a better and more real outlook on what is to come. Also, thank you Sour Lemon for mentioning that. Never would have even...
Hello, looking for work. Thanks for the reply. I live in Michigan, and I am hoping to be able to get a job in Grand Rapids, MI once I finish nursing school. I keep hearing about how much nurses get...
So, I have a very important question for those of you who made it through nursing school already and have found the key or key's to a truly successful, informative and very knowledgeable career as a...