packofnerds

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1. new grad rn- can't find a job

   packofnerds replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Hunt

   I am in the same position. I feel like the mistake I made was not working at the hospital as a CNA while I was in nursing school because it seems to be SO difficult to work at one unless you know someone. I am frustrated and angry. How do you expe...

2. Can't get a job in the hospital, even with experience

   packofnerds replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in CNA/MA

   I am in the same boat. I have been applying for positions at hospitals and I never even get a phone interview. Automatic email rejections. It seems like lately it is who you know that will get you a job. Nursing shortage my ass! Maybe we will se...

3. 4 yr old child and 2 science class's plus ASL and a coop

   packofnerds replied to hereyee's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Is science a strong suit of yours? I struggled with my science courses and I personally never took more than one science course during the semester. If you believe you would be able to keep up with all of your classes, I say go for it. If there ma...

4. Get into RN program in Miami with 2.66 GPA

   packofnerds replied to MahZia's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Are you set on that nursing program only? If so, you may have to retake those courses in order to boost up your gpa. Are you open to other nursing programs? Other programs may not be as strict and more willing to work with you. I speak from pers...

5. Stereotyping Male Nurses

   packofnerds replied to lvansick's topic in Male Students

   love having male nurses on the floor! We need more murses! :)

6. Marriage and Nursing School

   packofnerds replied to bdedwards's topic in Male Students

   It is all about communication. I hope things get better for the both of you. I know too well how nursing school sucks away your life and you may not have as much time to spend with your loved ones. Remind your wife that you love her. Showing supp...

7. PEARSON VUE TRICK

   packofnerds replied to jcmdimaano's topic in NCLEX

   congrats! :) I am still waiting!!! and the wait is horrible! I took my nclex-rn boards on wed, nov. 20th at 1100. Since then I have been obsessively checking my state boards and NOTHING! :/ I tested in Nebraska. I did the pearson vue trick a...