GOAL2BRN ADN, RN

I am a recent career change grad and I have been working my first RN gig at a pediatrics clinic about an hour away from my house 2 days a week for the last 7 months. I'm not in love with it and quite frankly I am getting pretty sick of the drive. Som...

I posted here a few weeks ago about the possibility of taking a FT float pool RN position within a hospital clinic. I decided to pass on that due to many reasons but since then the manager has offered me 2 other positions. I passed on the second on...

You will be able to register for another exam. That is usually a sign that you failed. If you are not able to register then you most likely passed.

Looking for some advice from the seasoned nurses out there. I graduated from nursing school with my ADN in 12/19, licensed in IL in 1/20, had our second child in 4/20 and now I have been looking for jobs. I am currently enrolled for my BSN and hold a...

An official offer was made. However, after much consideration I turned it down. Part of me feels crazy for doing so but I don't think there would be much time for me to spend with the kids during the week or do my coursework for my BSN. Plus daycare ...

I totally see the benefit of those hospital shifts for sure!! And part of me would LOVE it but with my daughter not sleeping through the night all the time yet and a son who still wakes at least once a night, I'm not sure I could pull those night shi...

Thank you for your input! I don't mind bedside but I am trying to be open and think outside of the hospital box. I also know that I don't have to do this forever. I'm sure any experience is valuable experience and I plan to always keep my eyes open f...

Thank you for this. I definitely don't think this is going to be the most ideal or perfect dream job but figured it would be a good place to start since I am having such a hard time landing a gig in a hospital. I also don't intend to stop looking for...

They told me they would start me off with 2 and gradually work me up to more as I got more comfortable. I believe they have upwards of 30 but I am not necessarily sure I would be covering for all of those.

It is SO stressful! It probably made it even worse for her to be out of school for that length of time and unable to take the test sooner. First off, good sleep and eating are a must! Second, the good news is she can take it again! I always kept remi...

It worked for me and everyone else I know that took it and passed. Good luck! Its really about what makes the most sense even if none of the answers seem to. Look at what they are asking, think about your ABCs and priorities and narrow it dow...

This is good to know and definitely gives me something to think about. In the interview they told me they would definitely make sure I was thoroughly trained and comfortable before sending me off on my own. But just as we put our best face forward f...

That was a great read and very interesting! I feel like there is so much pressure for new grads to get that hospital job or you aren't really doing nursing. At least that is how our school sold it to us. It was almost like you were looked down on if ...

Thanks for this! This is exactly what I am struggling with. We had kids later in life so I want to enjoy them while I can. It is such a small window of time that you get to spend with them before they are off in school full time and doing their own t...

Thank you for this response! I feel like yes, there is a lot to learn and I am eager to do it. The schedule also seems great but then again don't most jobs before you get into the thick of them?! ?

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I didn't know that I could take pharmacology or physical assessment beforehand. Although I know they mentioned offering both this summer to help us get them out of the way but we are only allowed to take one or ...

Just curious how many people were hired on at a hospital where they had their clinical? I am getting ready to start nursing school for my associates in January and they keep stressing to make a good impression at clinicals which I get but I am also ...

How did it go for you?!

Hi Penelope. I know this is an old thread but I will be starting Harper's nursing program in January and I was wondering if you could tell me what you found to be most challenging/enjoyable? Any professors you recommend or advise to stay away from? I...

How lucky are they?!

I have always been employed since I graduated college 11 years ago except for a 3 month maternity leave so hopefully that will say something!

Very good point. I am in the NW suburbs of Chicago. Lots of hospitals, lots of schools so a lot of nurses out there!

This makes me feel better! Thank you for suggestions! BTW I am currently a server at a local restaurant ha

Hello! I have been accepted in to 2 nursing programs for my associates. One program offers days only and one offers days and nights. I have a son who will be 20 months old when I start. I am currently a stay at home mom so I figured the night program...

Well my first attempt did not go so well..... I only got an 80 so I figured I wouldn't get in but thought I would try anyhow. I was not surprised when I got the rejection email. My second attempt was a lot better. I got a 97 this time around so hopef...