I graduate in December and I've been invited to first round of interviews for a new grad residency at a particular hospital that I have been gunning for since I began nursing school.
However, my institution requires all of its exit level to partake in a $350 3-day Hurst Review (that I've already paid for). This review is basically a "refresher" course designed to prep students for successful completion of HESI and NCLEX. The first day of Hurst review is scheduled on the same day as first round of interviews.
I have the option of skipping either event. However, I know that Hurst will help me out in a lot of ways & I also know that this interview could essentially be the beginning of my career. I'll still be able to attend the other 2 days of Hurst review, but I am still very much so torn between the two. Interview or Hurst review??
Interview for sure, although as noted above, be sure before you make that call that skipping part of the review course won't affect your graduation requirements.
Tons of people- most people, probably- have passed the NCLEX without a review course. Whereas very few people have ever been hired after skipping a job interview.
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What a waste of money, all of it. I grabbed a couple NCLEX prep books, Saunders being one, spent about a week studying them and took the NCLEX. Done in 40 minutes with 76 questions. I would not waste money or time on these programs. If you went to a decent program, you learned what you need to know to pass the first time.
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Interview for sure, although as noted above, be sure before you make that call that skipping part of the review course won't affect your graduation requirements.
Tons of people- most people, probably- have passed the NCLEX without a review course. Whereas very few people have ever been hired after skipping a job interview.