DABDA

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1. Relocating for the elusive first RN job

   DABDA replied to sbostonRN's topic in New Nurse

   I live in the DMV area and a friend that just got hired as a new grad at the hospital I work is from Cambridge. She said it is nearly impossible to get a job in Massachusetts. She graduated from a good school at the top of her class with honors. She ...

2. I hate my job

   DABDA replied to Disappointed RN's topic in New Nurse

   I can dish it out and take it better than most. My preceptors were often taken aback because I sought out constructive criticism. As a new nurse, I stand my ground when seasoned doctors forget from time to time that they are dealing with a new grad o...

3. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   DABDA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Alright guys. I walked out of the test feeling like absolute shite. I was about 90% sure I failed. I studied my ass off, but the questions were seemed foreign to me. I never felt more sure than an idea of the answer for many of the questions. I got a...

4. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   DABDA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   So apparently I have to wait one more day to find out. I took my boards on the first. Some of my friends were able to count the day they took them as one of the two business days. I guess I'm not so lucky. Well positive pop-up is all I'm running on r...

5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   DABDA replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Well, I took my boards Sept 01, 2010. Let's see if I passed.... I had 75 questions. I did not feel confident leaving. Tons of meds and select all that apply. Two areas that aren't my strongest. I left feeling so defeated. I was convinced I failed. I ...

6. Should a new grad apply for jobs that require one year experience?

   DABDA posted a topic in New Nurse

   I live in Buffalo and am dying to move. My sights are set on the DMV area. However, I am a graduate nurse and won't be able to take my boards til around august sometime. I've been online applying for jobs and am discouraged as they all require one ye...