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I'm in the same boat! I feel like in Texas they are extra picky. What I hear is that the best (maybe only) way to get anywhere as a new grad with a previous license is to make connections, talk to managers, volunteer at hospitals, and utilize social media such as Linkedin. I'm in Dallas and I have recently posted something similar here, looking for people to connect. I contacted a recruiter and was told that I might need to relocate to gain experience and then return here.... UGH

I graduated as an LVN in 2010 and worked in Pediatric home health and a busy pediatric primary care clinic in Dallas. For the last 7 years, I have been a school nurse while working on my Associate's degree. Now that I have recently graduated as an RN, I'm finding myself stuck between 10 years of experience as an LVN but no "relevant" experience to get even an interview for an RN job. Some say I have "too much" experience for a Graduate Nurse position, and I disagree, it's like changing specialties sort of speak. I live in Dallas and most major hospitals have Magnet status, so I had no chance to work in a hospital setting as an LVN, especially staying in pediatrics. I'm looking for recommendations, tips, advice, a foot on the door... I'm applying everywhere that I feel I'd be interested in, not anything I know I'd hate. No luck so far.

That's true. Hoping for the best - and for people to get offers somewhere else LOL

Gotcha! I wish Baylor would at least call me for an interview! I'm excited about the OR tho

Is Parkland your first choice? Is your other offer for OR as well? Just curious since I recently got very interested in OR and I'm anxious to hear back. ?

Have you heard anything from the OR yet?

Congratulations!! What made you choose OR? I have a chance on getting an OR spot at another hospital.

That's awesome!! That gives me hope. Good luck!! ?

I have not heard anything back yet... I applied for NICU, ED, and Mother/Baby. Arlington, Denton, and Plano locations. You?

I just received the preference form, which gives me some hope. I have no idea what their process is tho!

I don't feel so alone now! I applied right when it opened too and I have been obsessed with my email lately. I have not heard back from any hospital as of yet. I hope to hear back sometime in March!

I have applied in several residencies throughout Dallas. I hope to hear something back! What are specialties you are interested in? I'm mostly wanting to be somewhat pediatrics: Mother/baby, NICU, ER and OR are my main options.

I have applied, too! Hoping for the best ?

Hi there! How far are you in your studies? My biggest help for all exams was Nursing.com and Picmonic if you are a visual learner. These will be very useful for NCLEX as well. I hope this helps!

Well, I feel like I could have been done a long time ago, but with COVID, everything was at a standstill for several months. The school is now offering split CPNE, I was successful in the first part and will test the 2nd and final part end of December. I should be able to graduate by February!

Hi there! My dream job is to work in the NICU, any tips on how to start?

Awesome! Congratulation! I'd love some insight if you are willing. What site and how long was your wait?

Cool! At what stage of the program are you?

I have joined all groups that I could find on FB, I just wanted to cover all the possibilities to find people! ?

Repro was harder than I expected! Now, LS1 content I'm starting to actually enjoy. So I'm studying as much as I can but I feel like I've been on this process a long time! I needed someone to keep me focused... I feel ready to be done.

Hello!! I've been looking for recent posts from Excelsior students and their experiences with the 3rd phase of testing (LS1, LS2, LS3, FCCA...) and I can't seem to find any. There are a bunch of CPNE posts and most are very encouraging! I really can't wait to get there. Join me and post your study plans for these exams, helpful tips, encouragements..! Personally, I've used StudyGroup101 for all other exams and as much as it was helpful, it was a little hard to follow or focus for it being sooooo dry!! Lately I have been actually learning much more from NRSNG Academy, I always pay for the practice exams and read NCLEX-RN comprehensive book. I'm planning on taking LS1 in May 2019, and during the summer I plan on finishing up LS2 and LS3, and FCCA as soon as I'm done with both. I need some more info on FCCA tho, I have no idea on what to expect. Oh, and I'm from Dallas, TX! Any study buddy? Post away, warriors!

Yes! I'm from Dallas. Planning on finishing all exams this summer!