larn2012

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1. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

   larn2012 replied to txhopeful13's topic in ADN/BSN

   It depends on where you live. I graduated from an ADN program in Houston and worked at a hospital in the med center, when I started which was at the beginning of nursing school they were excited to hire me because they could potentially gain a nurse ...

2. First month off orientation...reflections..

   larn2012 replied to Damask's topic in New Nurse

   I just got off orientation as well! It was definitely not what nursing school has prepared me for. I am getting the hang of it now, We were made to do this if not we would not be here. Working out the kinks can be stressful at times but we will get t...

3. Sooooo disappointed!!! :((((

   larn2012 replied to Monae2003's topic in NCLEX

   I so sorry honey, it definitely is heartbreaking especially with everything going on. My advice to you is to take a break, it is not like you do not know the content it's in there you learned it, you just have to apply it. Maybe your anxiety of knowi...

4. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   larn2012 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Yup I took nclex on 7/5 got the good pop up and passed!

5. Took NCLEX today shut off at 75 with 22 SATA

   larn2012 replied to larn2012's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks Everyone! Yes it is official I PASSED!!!!!!!

6. Pearson Vue still says "Ready for Delivery" 2 days later... HELP!

   larn2012 replied to lizzie223's topic in NCLEX

   That is strange I did the PVT 10 minutes after I took the test and again when I got home and it worked. It still says delivery successful. I hope everything works out!

7. Took NCLEX today shut off at 75 with 22 SATA

   larn2012 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I was fine until I got to the freeway on the way to the testing center, then I started to freak! I was thinking every possible horrible thing that could happen. When I pulled into the center I took a huge deep breath and walked in. My nerves did get ...

8. Taking the NCLEX tomorrow...(gulp)

   larn2012 replied to Alex8291's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine today as well!!! 75 questions 22 of which were select all that apply! I did the pearson trick and it would not let me re-register:)

9. Where are students from San Antonio college geting their BSN?

   larn2012 replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in Texas

   I am applying to Texas Tech for the spring start the fall deadline has already passed but you can finish in two semesters vs the traditional 12-18 months everywhere else.

10. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    larn2012 replied to DocsWifey's topic in New Nurse

    Louisiana loves nurses. I just graduated and I lived in Houston and unless you have a BSN good luck finding a job. I applied for a job in Louisiana the week before graduation, got called the next day and interviewed the Tuesday after(graduated 05/12/...

11. New Grad Pay in Louisiana...

    larn2012 replied to Katie71275's topic in Louisiana

    Depending on the place and shift anywhere from 16-upper mid 20s. I came from TX working as a tech and was able to negotiate a higher salary. So it doesn't hurt to ask.