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What to choose? Hospital or Home care? I have a job offer of doing PDN Pedia, however I also got an offer on Oncology unit. The thing is I am a new nurse. Any advice? I am currently torn between my want and need. First thing I am a new nurse. I just got my official license two weeks ago and prior to that I actually started applying online. And do you know how's it feel like when you just clicked apply for the potential job? So here's the thing: I got a job offer for doing a PDN for pediatrics. I actually didn't know at first that it'll be a PDN job. Because I thought there will be like a rehabilitation center or something so I actually accepted the invitation for an interview. The hiring manager is easy to talk to and so nice. I even met the DON and I was impressed by their company. I don't have any negative words to say against them. I was so happy that given that I am a new nurse they still offered me a PDN job and assured me that I'll be on training first before sending me out to the my first case. However as days go by, I am starting to feel leas confident on doing it. Why? It's because knowing that I haven't been in any clinical are for quite a while. Lots of questions are bugging me, like can i really handle it when I'm all by myself? Maybe? Cos they will be training me right? But I don't want to risk my license too. I know it's too scary at first but I don't want to start my career being worried. Although I need this job in order to sustain my life. And to be honest I still have yet to complete the required papper worls to secure my spot for the job. But I don't want to burn bridges with that company. They've been so accomodating. I don't know of if this is just normal to feel all like nervous with everything. Maybe because I just want to make the right choice, right? Pros: The pay is good. Within the are. Cons: Skills as a PDN On the other hand, the job that I WANT. I've always wanted to work on this floor aside from a personal reasons. There is really something with Oncology that I really wanted to learn more. I went to this interview and I patiently waited for someone to be there to represent the Oncology unit. And when I was about to think that okay I might give other units a try first while waiting, but is this fate? The nurse manager just came in time. And to be honest I am totally happy as well. I was even given a chance to see the floor on the same day and even had a PR interview. And just waiting for a recruiter to call me back. Pros: Experience. Hospital setting. Acquire skills Cons: Too far from home. I don't have my own car yet. Pay is low compared to the first one. The thing is what if they won't call me? I will just let the first job offer slip away. This is so hard. I never thought I would be on this situation. If only I can do it both why not? But I am alao considering if my body can take it. I am actually thinking of having them both. But do you think it is practical to start as a new nurse? I know it's impossible to do both for full time right? And I don't think for a versant program they'll allow a part time job though. Any thoughts you can share about this? I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much! God Bless y'all

Hello everyone! I just want to share with y'all my NCLEX experience and resources that I used to prepare for this exam. ������ I took my test last Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 8:00 am. I made sure to eat a decent meal, and my husband (yay! my designated driver that day hehe) made sure that I am comfortable and worry free prior to heading out to the testing center. Before I forget, what I did before the big day was just pray, relax, eat healthy and find a feel good movie to watch! I arrived 35 minutes early to the testing center. I took my two optional break period. First after the 74th question and second I think that was the 150th question. Good thing I didn't eat all the banana during my first break, ha! So when I came back I told myself not to freak out, instead I prayed. I pray everytime I am encountering questions that seems like I know or I don't know at all! Trust me, nothing beats good faith and prayer and of course believe in yourself! So I paced myself and tried not to look on the remaining time left so that I won't feel any pressure. I just knew that I'll be getting the maximum questions so I said okay keep on going you got this, and I prayed a lot. After answering the maximum question finally the computer shut down, of course! I went out the building--I didn't feel happy or nervous, I think I was in between or maybe I was having an ambivalent feeling? And I was so famished! So when we were having our lunch, I started to feel like I want to cry but I can't (how cray cray is that?). I told myself that I wouldn't do the PVT because I don't want tonget hight hopes and I don't know if that still works but when my husband and I read the thread here everyone is saying that it works! So after eating we decided to drop by to our parish church first and after 4 hours we did the PVT and I got the "good pop up"! Still not that convinced, I did it again after a couple of hours--after another couple of hours-after 24hours and last good pop up just this morning before I got my quick results. And good news is, PVT worked for me! I found out that I PASSED! For those of you who got 265 questions, Don't give up! Keep on praying! Keep the faith and Believe in yourself. ������������������ Here are the resources that I used for preparing for NCLEX-RN. I hope this can help. 1. Kaplan (If you used Kaplan review your notes. I reviewed my Kaplan notes from my class before) 2. Saunders Comprehensive Review 6th Edition (I finished the book for almost 2 months because I really wanted to review my content) 3. Saunders Q& A 6th Edition (75 questions a day) 4. NCSBN app( I answer the weekly questions) 5. Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by LaCharity,Kumagai and Bartz (I only answered until Chapter 8 because I focused more on the app that I purchased for a month and this book came a little late. But this is a good book for "who do you see first" type of questions. ) 6. UWorld (1 month Subscription. I used this a month before my exam. I did 75-150 questions a day. And took the Assesment a week before the exam. I personally love this app! And don't forget to understand the rationales.) I know this post is already lengthy but Injust want to share with you these verses: Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Luke 11:9 So I say to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. P.S BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! Law of attraction works. :) God Bless y'all!!