I now have 1+ years experience as a NEW GRAD RN.. sad, isn't it?! We all know that the job market for New Grad RNs just plain old SUCKS.. and when I FINALLY got and interview I bombed it! I recently went on an interview for the State Prison system...
I'd give anything for 1 yr of experience. I got my license in April and started my job search that day. I have gotten to the point to where I am willing to take a position and work as an RN without pay in exchange for experience, fortunately I can ...
Sorry but, as a RN in California slaving day-to-day filing out apps it angers me to hear that anybody is declining anything. There are so many eager New Grads as myself who have been job searching for over a year now and would give up everything for...
I found Lippincott tests to be more content based rather then NCLEX style test questions..I would suggest supplementing your studying with a Kaplan review book you can find at Borders or Barnes and Noble bookstores. Study hard. Good Luck!!
Here's the breakdown.. BCLS= basic cardiac life support (this is the old abbreviation for what is now called BLS).. BLS= basic life support, it includes basic CPR- BLS for the Healthcare Provider includes basic CPR and AED training.. Now after you g...
I am applying to a NICU training program and they are asking for a 1 page essay listing my professional goals emphasizing on working in the NICU. I just found out about this program today and applications are due Friday. I have googled samples but,...
Congrats on graduating, but unfortunately you've joined the rest of us =\. The hospitals don't have the funds to pay for New Grad training and the few positions that do become available to us 'unexperienced' RNs get flooded with applicants. At this...
I am exploring all my options in the Nursing field and have considered applying to a State Psychiatric Hospital. I am seeking feedback as to wether or not this is 'the place' for a New Grad RN . I have an interest in Mental Health so I wouldn't be ta...
Your name should pop up on the BRN website within a few days if you passed. Go to 'license verification' and put you name in, it updates once a day, everyday for the business day before..since you took it today I would check starting Wednesday.. Goo...
Wow! For a minute I thought this was my post.. I completely understand your situation and if I told you my story I would quote you verbatim. Don't give up, Kaplan worked for me..I did everything they told me to do and then some. I took the NCLEX fo...
I agree. I ran into a problem like this and ended up having to delay taking the NCLEX to take a California Government course (mind you this was a pre-req specific to this cc district only, I had previously completed my pre-req's at 2 other communi...
yikib38 replied to hautemilque's topic in New Nurse
I wouldn't suggest wearing Crocs, in face most schools/ hospitals ban them. There are not very practical (your might spill urine and then..its now soaking through your sock..eww) and they look scrubs look even more sloppy. I would suggest investin...
What year did you graduate? Did your school have a preceptorship? I also came from a school/program that is highly spoken of and 30-40 ppl from my class don't have jobs..of course that could be due to their own lack of motivation. All points aside, ...