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1. family friendly apartment in las vegas

   newRNsocal replied to cutiebaby's topic in Nevada

   Canyon Villas in Summerlin is great. summerlin temperatures are generally 5-10 degrees cooler too. Also if you are looking in henderson area, Parkside villas is nice, its about a 15 min drive to NSC.

2. Possible to get a job??

   newRNsocal replied to BosNsgStudent's topic in New Nurse

   There are a lot of new graduate programs in southern california...but there is also a lot of competition. do a google search for hospitals in southern california, call their HR and ask about new grad programs, usually they will tell you to apply onl...

3. Being a New Grad stinks

   newRNsocal replied to AniRN's topic in New Nurse

   " would most likely start out at the VA doing med-surg" I think thats a great opportunity, esp seeing some of the other stories about not being able to find a job for 6 mo- 1 year I know you know that you will not like it, but its better than nothi...

4. how to get a job as a new grad?

   newRNsocal replied to STL nurse's topic in New Nurse

   I have a few questions about getting an RN job too :) I know they may sound silly, but in the past (I was a nurse apprentice) i was able to get jobs by applying online. I've read a lot of things that have said "go in person" to the hosptial. but ...

5. Where can I get a Job?

   newRNsocal replied to newgrad82's topic in New Nurse

   i know what you mean when you say "if i would gain my experience from a clinic or similar place i might ruin my chances to get into acute care because i wont have that "acute " care experience they require and i wont qualify for a new grad position e...

6. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

   newRNsocal replied to Morettia2's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, your post gave me chills! I thought I was the only one who felt "dumb", or like a "pushover" in new nursing situations and environment. You truely are an inspiration....for everything that you do, and for being a teacher for us :)

7. question trainers

   newRNsocal replied to tolerantgirl's topic in NCLEX

   take it, you are so ready! esp with scores like that!

8. I just took my Nclex!!!

   newRNsocal replied to eesmith3's topic in NCLEX

   Good luck terrilynn11. You will feel like you are losing your sanity :) but when you get your pass results, you will feel on top of the world :)

9. I'M SCARED!!

   newRNsocal replied to TERRILYNN11's topic in NCLEX

   you'll be great. I felt ok, after the test....like months of stressing and it was over in an hour...then i started thinking about questions i remembered, i was thinking, did i even get one question right. the night before my results i cried. but i ...

10. How many times are you allowed to take the NCLEX?

    newRNsocal replied to SunshineBSN's topic in NCLEX

    good luck geminii8 :)

11. I just took my Nclex!!!

    newRNsocal replied to eesmith3's topic in NCLEX

    howd it go? i tried to take a nap after my exam, but it wasnt happening cuz my mind was running around. so i went and watched a movie instead. do things to get your mind off it :) keep us updated

12. NCLEX is in my past

    newRNsocal replied to RN4life#1's topic in NCLEX

    "I am so thankful and happy that I have my life back." I completely felt that way too :) 50caliber is right though "You got another set of problems, finding a job" but thats a good thing. I'm in the same boat :)

13. Survey for those who had 75 questions

    newRNsocal replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in NCLEX

    soo...how'd it turn out for you guys?!

14. Took NCLEX today 2/16/09 ....265 questions.=(

    newRNsocal replied to nursing59's topic in NCLEX

    Dont worry, i took 75 questions and came out feeling like i failed. I ended up passing....but i think the majority of people come out feeling badly, no matter how many questions. i only know 2 people who took it with 265 and both of them passed! k...

15. Has anyone took NCLEX in the afternoon?

    newRNsocal replied to duling's topic in NCLEX

    My only option was to take it at 8am. If i could have, i would have taken it later. It seemed like my mind was better in the evenings (i would get better scores on practice tests in the evening than in the morning, duno why...) You'll be fine eith...