Nitty2628

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1. Help, new rn can't get hired

   Nitty2628 replied to Nitty2628's topic in General Students

   Thanx for breaking it down, I wasn't sure if the "Nursing Graduate" positions only applied to those nearing graduation and will practice with a temp. permit or those recently graduated within the last 6 months. Wasn't exactly sure what consituted a "...

2. Help, new rn can't get hired

   Nitty2628 posted a topic in General Students

   I graduated in August of 2008 and opted not to get my temp. permit because I was going to wait to get my license after my son was born. I passed the NCLEX in Feb. of 2009 and can't find a job anywhere. No one will hire a new RN with no experience!!!!...

3. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Nitty2628 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   Took the NCLEX in Nov. 2008 after my son was born. FAILED with 75 questions. I was devestated, but got over it quickly. Just took the test on the 23 of Feb. and PASSED with 75 questions. So.......with 75 questions it can definitely go both ways. I am...

4. Hiring Freeze and New Grad

   Nitty2628 replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

   Thanx for your encouragement........I guess what I'm trying to express is that when in nursing school everyone tells you that nursing is the field to be in......you can always find a job in healthcare. You then go through school thinking that the gai...

5. Hiring Freeze and New Grad

   Nitty2628 replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

   I live just outside Philadelphia and all of the hospitals are on a hiring freeze. Graduated in Sept, 08 and more than half of my class are still looking for jobs. Those who have found something were forced to take a position in LTC or per diem. I thi...

6. NCLEX - anyone flunk at 75 questions? Or does it always go for more questions first?

   Nitty2628 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in NCLEX

   Does the work for NJ as well? And what is the website? The website only verifies licenses in PA. But check out the NJ BON website and they may have a page for license verification. The page enables you to look up anyone with a professional license, s...

7. NCLEX - anyone flunk at 75 questions? Or does it always go for more questions first?

   Nitty2628 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in NCLEX

   Don't believe the hype......there is no way of figuring it out. Before I took the test my friends also told me that if you get 75 questions.....you passed. Not true....took it in Nov. and FAILED with 75 questions. Just took it again yesterday and pas...

8. Do anyone have tips on finding time to study for he NCLEX

   Nitty2628 replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in New Nurse

   I am a mother of 2 and can absolutely understand the time restraints.....graduated in August, 2008 8 months pregnant with my 2nd son and worked full time. Had my son and could find no time to study..........couldn't even open my eyes let alone study ...

9. MC3 students

   Nitty2628 replied to kr74079's topic in Pennsylvania

   Congrats to all who have made it in the nursing program at MCCC!!!! It has indeed been a long road...... I am starting my 2nd clinicle semester and hope to graduate in Dec. 07. For those who are just starting, don't let the work overwhelm you. Take i...

10. New grad relocating

    Nitty2628 posted a topic in Maryland

    Any help would be appreciated! I am currently a nursing student and graduating this spring with my ADN. My husband and I live in the Philly area and are looking to relocate to an area just outside of Baltimore. Not that Philly is not great, but we ar...