I just PASSED and GOT HIRED.

[nursekhat]

My situation: I graduated in 2003. I failed my boards before. Retook the test last month. I passed! I had a job interview yesterday and was offered a job at an LTC. Starting pay is $20.55. I'm nervous because I haven't been in the nursing field since 2003. I'm so rusty. Any advice? Should I take a refresher course? Even if you tell me I should, I don't know of any close by. I know I'll have orientation until I feel comfortable to be on my own, but I AM SO NERVOUS. I'm afraid I'm going to look like a fool. I start on the 31st of August. Ahhhhh!! ADVICE?

[suzy253, RN]

Congratulations! I'm sure your skills/knowledge will pick up once you get going in your new job. :nuke:

[suebird3]

Congratulations on passing! Let the job know you're 'a bit' rusty; they should understand.

Suebird

[balutpinoysabutuan]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!the best teacher is experience.you will have difficulties in a couple of days but as you go along you will be able to make it.good luck in your endeavors and may the guiding light be with you always!:caduceus:

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Congratulations!

:caduceus: :balloons: :) :biggringi :studyowl: :cheers:

[Bala Shark]

That is good to hear that the employer hired you after you graduated 3 years ago..

[tookewlandy]

That is good to hear that the employer hired you after you graduated 3 years ago..

it does not matter when she graduated.

What matters is she took and Passed the NCLEX and did not give up on her dream!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS TO YOU NURSEKHAT!!!!!!!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

[pong]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I, too, graduated 2003 and passed my board last month but haven't found a hospital job. I applied to hospitals but haven't had any luck/respond from them except one hospital recommend I should be in a Grad Program 'to refresh'. I'm happy for you that you immediately got hired. You'll do just fine...your skill will come back as you work! Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Congratulations. They hired you knowing when you graduated, so they are expected a new grad nurse. Don't worry about a refresher. Give yourself a pep talk and don't give into any fears that you're not good enough or can't handle it. They wouldn't have hired you if they thought that.

Good luck!