As some of you may remember I failed the NCLEX my first time around. I originally sat for the exam in June. I was hired as a new RN grad at my local hospital and ended up taking a position as a CNA because I failed the exam. I took the exam again ...
I have worked as a CNA for exactly 4 days now. The work is very difficult, but I am trying to do my very best. I have never worked as a cna before now and I know there is a learning curve so I try not to be too hard on myself. I'm working very har...
I took the NCLEX-RN last monday 6/20 and failed. I had a job lined up to begin today. I live in a state that does not offer the quick results, but I realized I failed when my friend who I went to take the exam with told me that she checked the BON ...
I am so happy to hear that things do get better after clinicals and that as a new grad it is possible to be respected by your nursing colleagues. I'm almost done and have 8 clincial days left. I used to dread going to clinicals because of all the e...
Hello. Try http://www.salary.com this site will give you an idea of what you can expect as far as wages. There's also an area where you can compare the cost of living for where you are now in Texas to where you will be relocating, as well as how m...
Just wanted to say that I agree with the other posters. Try to get some good library time in. I usually try to stay at the school until 5pm no matter what time my classes let out. That way I can get all of my heavy studying done before I get home....
That's about $46 per book! I would say that's a pretty good deal. My books (11) were about $700. Even with the hefty pricetags...I love it when it's time to buy books! Enjoy! It's a very exciting time! :) ~Camkib~
Hello Allnurses friends! I have 2 semesters left before I am able to graduate. When I first applied to school to begin working on my nursing degree, I knew that I really couldn't afford childcare...no way, no how. But because my 2 stepchildren were ...
I am 32, married with a blended family of 5 children: 15, 12, 9, 9, 3. The youngest is a boy. I live in NC for now (military family). I'm starting my 4th semester of an ADN program in August. I'm not really sure what area I want to go into, but I...
I haven't started packing my own backpack, but I CAN'T WAIT to pack up my children's! :chuckle "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" (luv that Staples commercial) ~Camkib~
The LPN's that are bridging into our program were introduced to us during the summer. One of them was even my preceptor during a NICU rotation. When I first saw her...I knew that she looked familiar and she reminded me that she would be joining the...