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Thank you for explaining my situation far more succinctly than I did sans caffeine. I think you're correct, be straight and up front with both. I was just worried that HR might attempt to pass over my contract offer if they realize they could get me for less money. I actually wondered if this was not a coincidence and maybe I was already submitted without my knowledge?

I'm new to traveling and would like some feedback. I had applied for a (local-ish) position and heard nothing back from the facility. A few weeks later, I started working with an agency for a very similar position at the same facility. I have not been submitted yet, but I just received an email from HR, referencing my original application, to arrange an interview. Now what should I do? Is this common? A coincidence? How do I respond to HR? Do I wait until I'm submitted first? I like the idea of traveling to test out the waters and see if I'm a good fit for the facility. On the other hand, I'd prefer to be hired directly (I think?). Can some of the more experienced folks help talk me through this and give me some suggestions? I'm not sure what to do next and lack the experience to make the best decision on my own. Help?

First year working. It makes you wish you were a student again.

I'd say no, unfortunately. It doesn't typically work that way, especially for a new grad position. You can always ask, citing your potential travel, but you probably won't get much out of them, other than "competitive salary" or something similar. This is definitely something to take into consideration when considering interview logistics and costs to be incurred.

Makes sense. They don't want you to be "getting ready for NCLEX" forever. They want to make sure that there is a trackable, attainable goal to ensure that they make a good investment in you. :)

+1

Try that the next time you rear end someone and see what your insurance company has to say about it.

Now that the OP has been beaten up for appropriate delegation, I'm wondering if it might have been professional, considerate or both for the CNA to let her RN know she would be in the break room/on break for a while?

This was my thought process as well...

Lapzs, First, I want to say that I think it's very, very respectable that you shared your story and included an honest account of your own shortcomings. This is an anonymous forum and you could have easily slanted some of the aspects of the story to make yourself sound much better than you were. But you didn't. You were honest and forthcoming and I appreciate that tremendously. I don't need to repeat what everyone else has said regarding the inappropriate blocking of the door, it's all been said already. If I were in the CNA's shoes, I probably would have reacted the same way. On the other hand, I would not have been unprofessional enough to yell at you in private or in a hallway. What I *will* say, is that my husband knows to be very, very cognizant of not only his body language, but of his tone and posture when dealing with people, particularly the opposite gender. This goes triple, because he's a pretty big guy. It can easily be misinterpreted or perceived as something far worse than it really is and as we all know, perception can be reality. Keep us posted, and for what it's worth, I think you're a pretty decent guy who just made a poor choice. And were certainly not the only one in the wrong. Life happens, lessons are learned. Hang in there.

First and foremost, congratulations on your decision to quit. I have tried to quit unsuccessfully many, many times but would always start up again when I either got too stressed out or just didn't care anymore. This went on for almost ten years. Then, I got pregnant with my miracle baby and quit cold turkey immediately, that day. It wasn't ideal, but it was far better than smoking through pregnancy. I've never looked back or picked up a cigarette since. The reason I say this, is because I obviously needed a reason that was important enough to ME to quit. While the obvious (such as our health) should be common sense reasons, it may not be that important to us at the time of quitting. If this job is truly your everything and means the world to you, keep that in the front of your mind as you begin and continue your journey to smoke-free. The very thought of a tiny baby being forced to process cigarette chemicals from mom was enough to make me never look back. That was my happy thought. Now use your happy thought! And remember, nursing school is way harder than quitting smoking!!

I nearly choked on my drink! I was 35 when I enrolled in nursing school.... and I certainly wasn't the oldest in my class. Not by a long shot.

This.

I think the OP had a difficult day and was venting. I wish this board was a little more like a duvet and a little less like a brick wall sometimes. While I completely agree that this is a public forum and that comments and opinions were solicited by the original posting, I'm willing to bet that there are plenty of us who have had days just like the OP and may be hesitant to express that after reading the majority of these comments. I've had days where I get in my car and swear I'm never, ever coming back again. Then I get home, sit down and watch a movie with a glass of sweet tea, the cat sticks her tail in my face while purring (does anyone know how to stop that? ) and all is well in my world again.... and I get ready for the next day.

This sounds great- is there a catch?

I'm wondering how OP's ED rotation went!

One nail and three puncture wounds? Yeech!

I agree with hppy. I applaud your candidness, but these are definitely questions best asked of an attorney. Glad you're getting help. Hang in there.

I've never tried Altra. I have Birkis. I agree with you about break in periods, though... it can be rough.

They were available right at 48 hours after the start time of my exam. PASSED.

I, too am waiting for my quick results. I feel the agony... lol

I heard from my ATI live review that all answers can be correct on SATA, but I'm still skeptical.

I did attend the ATI live review, it was included in my school's tuition. It was three days long and the instructor was an experienced RN with a Master's in teaching, who works for ATI. I found it useful, with plenty of key points reinforced. I am scheduled to take the NCLEX tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous. I have 99% chance of passing NCLEX on my first attempt, according to ATI, but the Kaplan Q Bank that I purchased I'm averaging in the low 60's. Has anyone had similar experienced and passed NCLEX?