Two questions...

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Wow, I can't believe that when I joined this forum I had just decided to go back to school, and now, here I am 3 months away from graduating!

So, just wondering...How long did you wait to take NCLEX after graduating and how long did it take you to find a job?

Specializes in Operating Room, LTAC.

Graduated in May. Took NCLEX and became licensed in July. Started working in September.

Good Luck!

Don't wait too long to take the NCLEX... do a good review but take it while the info is fresh in your head. I graduated mid December and took the NCLEX end of January on a Friday and started my job on Monday. I passed with 75 questions.

Bought an NCLEX book prior to graduating and once I graduated, I took it right away. Get it over with!! Best of luck!!

Graduated December 2012, RN program, took NCLEX January 2013, got my first job February 2013

Graduated March 2012, took NCLEX in May 2012. Landed an internship in October 2012, and got a job offer by Dec. of the same year.

I graduated December 14, 2012

Took NCLEX the first available date which was February 4, 2013

Just got hired yesterday (2/12/13)

Start orientation next week.

I started applying even before graduation because I knew it might take a while to get interviews and hired....and since I applied early, I knew I had to take NCLEX asap. Everything fell into place nicely :)

Now I'm just scared and nervous to start my career!!!

So you guys are saying don't wait? lol

I want to get a job ASAP but I also REALLY want to take my kids to Disneyland before I end up with a new job and not able to take time off! We'll see... Maybe I'll just take my son out of school in May and go then! lol

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