buchanki BSN, RN

buchanki is a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU.

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1. Union

   buchanki posted a topic in Union

   Hi! I have recently started work at a hospital where the nurses are represented by a union. We have the option to join if we would like and pay dues, or we do not have to join the union. I know each hospital/contract is different, but do any of you h...

2. What’s your timeline for graduating, taking NCLEX, and getting your first job?

   buchanki replied to medapop's topic in General Students

   I graduated first week of December, started work as a graduate nurse the first week of January and took my NCLEX a few weeks after that. I was able to start work prior to passing my NCLEX though.

3. How soon would you take the NCLEX and apply to jobs?

   buchanki replied to Nursevibes's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I went through a BSN program, so this might vary. But the soonest we could take NCLEX after graduation was about a month or so. The nursing school has to send proof that you graduated to LARA, you need to apply for your license, do fingerprinting and...