Is it a good idea to work before boards

[lovenursebeing]

Getting ready to take boards, but would like to start working. some hospitals in my area(mississippi) hire you after graduation and you can work until you pass boards. they will even, if you fail first time, allow you to work until you take boards again. my question would it help you on boards or hurt you? i know you may see short cuts and wrong things- the nclex is "textbook nursing" i have heard. just wanted some thoughts and advice. getting ready for interview next week at hospital.

[doe9181]

I graduated in May and i chose to take the summer off and relax because I felt I earned it. I took the boards in July and I passed. I had two months to study for them. I tried to spend like 4 hours a day on studying. I would wake up really early and be done by the time noon rolled around so my afternoons would be free for the beach:rolleyes: My cousin is also a nurse and she recommended that I start work first because she did but I really wanted to take that break. It was greatly needed. I realxed, enjoyed my summer. I started my new job on September 11. I definitely do not regret my decision.