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The fee/penalty they are talking about is their reimbursement for training you in the event that you leave. They want a two-year commitment (or pay a fee) so they can recoup the money, resources, and time spent training you. But since the job or training hasn't started, the contract hasn't started. They haven't expended a lot of resources on you, so they are unlikely to sue you. I was in your position a month ago. I accepted an RN resident job offer and signed a two-year contract, but one week later, received an offer for a position elsewhere that pays $4 more and is much closer to my house. Orientation or training hadn't started for the first job, but I informed them I was declining their offer as soon as I could, out of courtesy, so they can find someone else. I spoke to a nursing recruiter about this and apparently, it's very common. Especially since different hospitals interview for their RN resident positions around the same time. I think that was how I got hired at the second job -- because someone else backed out when he/she was offered a position in a unit that they preferred to work in.

How badly do you want to get hired? Hiring managers do not know you, so first impressions are important. Some may not care how your hair looks. But what if you are interviewed by a hiring manager who is conservative? To play it safe, go for a look that is not distracting. You want them to focus on you and what you're saying, not your outfit or hair. I am Asian and if I went to a job interview with my "ethnic" look, which means leaving my long, straight hair down, it would look unprofessional. That's why I put it up on those occasions. I notice that some of the people who responded said they have colleagues (LVNs, RNs and MDs alike) who are sporting large afros in the workplace. They can do that because they already have the job. They have proven themselves to be good at their job and so how they put up their hair is not important, as long as it does not interfere with patient care. I wonder if they sported the same appearance at the job interview, before they got the job. I think someone else on this thread said that they used to flat-iron their hair but stopped after a few weeks into the job. So why don't you do that. Wait until you have the job and then let your hair down, or up. So, to play it SAFE, I recommend going for a look that can be generalized to both (conservative or non-conservative) types of interviewers. Then go crazy afterwards. Also, I classify job interviews as special occasions. And people normally dress up (shave, fix their hair, etc.) for special occasions, don't they? Dressing up and fixing your hair for a special occasion does not necessarily mean you are concealing your ethnicity or hiding your true self.

Oh wait. tay777, you didn't have to take Statistics over. I hadn't read your following posts. May I ask if the university where you took the class had a semester or quarter system? For my first 5-weeks attending UTA, which other nursing core class, in addition to Professional Nursing, can I take in order to have a manageable schedule?

Hi, tay7777. I just applied to the RN to BSN and also have a Psych degree. Similarly, my Statistics class was based on Psych (Psychological Statistics). Based on your experience, I will probably have to take statistics again. Booooo. On a different note, since I am one year behind you guys (tay777, HeyLove, VonnieC) would anyone be interested in selling me their textbooks. I prefer to read physical textbooks over virtual ones because looking at computer monitors for extended periods strains my eyes. Do they even sell actual textbooks at UTA or is it all eBooks? I haven't enrolled in a class yet -- still waiting on my acceptance email-- so I don't know how it is. Another cause of concern is I am not currently working as a nurse. It's hard to find an RN job in the state I am currently residing. Most employers want RNs with BSNs, which is why I am trying to pursue a BSN. So it's a Catch 22 for me. I can't find work cuz I am not a BSN, but the RN to BSN program is requiring me to work. Go figure. I am starting to think I graduated with two worthless degrees: BS in Psychology and an ADN. I suppose I could apply to some kind of RN to MSN program, but they usually require you to work as a nurse as well. (Shaking me head in defeat.) Anyway, do you have any advice on any of the classes? Anything you would do differently if you can start over?