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  1. Starting my first nursing job: scared need TLC

    I RN A posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, after months and months of searching, I'm finally starting my first nursing job on the first of June. I got medsurg, although wanted to be in ED. I never liked medsurg, but I have told to myself,...

  2. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center vs San Antonio Community

    I RN A replied to stamayo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you a new grad RN? I don't know much about San Antonio, but I worked in ARMC ED as a student nurse. They do not have a new grad program. You have 6 month orientation with a preceptor on the floor....

  3. New Grad Starting Job on June 15th NEED TIPS

    I RN A replied to kamilee03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad and I will start orientation to the hospital on the 1ST of June. I will be orienting for 10 weeks with preceptor on med surg floor. The probation period is 90 days. I'm very scared and...

  4. Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

    I RN A replied to moofy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes. 100% absolutely helps. I'm a new grad. It is very hard to find your first nursing job. I worked as a student nurse, which is sort of like CNA, and I got a lot of calls back from potential...

  5. 7 Months of Searching: Still No Job, About To Give Up

    I RN A replied to Mezcalero's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad. Craduated in Dec. 2008. It is very hard to land your first nursing job. The only advice I can give you is not to lose hope and keep going to local nursing job fairs, hospitals' open...

  6. What kind of nurse are you?

    I RN A replied to RNMariposa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, BSN. Hopefully will make a good nurse. At least really want to be a good nurse. I love ER. I wanted to do L&D, but started working in ER as a student nurse. I fell in love with...

  7. i failed out of nursing school...now what

    I RN A replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    This post is completely off the original topic. What does being a CNA and overtime has to do with failing out of nursing school? Have you, guys, read the first

  8. i failed out of nursing school...now what

    I RN A replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Do not go into nursing just because "it something you can live with", because "it will pay bills" and because "economy is slow". You have to love nursing to be a nurse. People who chose nursing career...

  9. What are the efficient ways to apply for a nursing position

    I RN A replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    Keep applying everywhere and anywhere you can. Apply on line, go to open houses, job fairs. Meet nurse recruiters. Have your resume printed out on a good resume paper. Post your resume on-line. Use...

  10. tell me i will be ok working the night shift!

    I RN A replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Don't freak out. I worked the night shift and liked it. Think about it. It will take some time to adjust. You actually have a couple of hours during the day to do whatever you need to do. Use it for...

  11. New Grad/RN Program in California

    I RN A replied to mariamaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where are you

  12. 40,0000 for RN program

    I RN A replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    Just try to get on a program at a State University. I have graduated in 2 years, got BSN and paid $1300 each quarter. The economy js very slow. It is extremely hard to find a job for a new grad even...

  13. Nclex 75 questions: Passed or failed?

    I RN A replied to I RN A's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know, I've been crying and feeling bad since I've taken NCLEX on Monday. Don't know what to do. I have sent an apllication to retake to the boards just in case. I'm going crazy. I guess, if it...

  14. Nclex 75 questions: Passed or failed?

    I RN A replied to I RN A's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you all for you replies. I never feel good about the exams in general. As I was taking the test yestarday I had mixed emotions. I didn't expect it to turn off at 75 questions. I have studied a...

  15. New Grad willing to work ANYWHERE! Where's hiring and doesn't have 1000's of apps???

    I RN A replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking for a job since December, 2008. I'm on the same boat as many new grads in CA. I hold BS in Kinesiology and RN BSN degrees, student-nurse experience in ER and Tele, and I'm also...

  16. Can I work as CNA with RN degree?

    I RN A posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone tell me can I work as CNA with RN degree? New grad, have my IP. Can't find a job, need money. Am I allowed to work as

  17. Can I work as CNA with RN degree?

    I RN A replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried to get CNA position, since I couldn't find a job as RN new grad. i have contacted several hospitals and been told, that I can't be hired as CNA, because I have RN degree, and they want me...

  18. NCLEX retake advice help!

    I RN A posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never thought it would happen to me, I have never failed in nursing school, but I didn't pass NCLEX. I need to reevaluate my study habbits and asking for advice. I just want to make sure that I've...

  19. Clinic or Hospital?

    I RN A replied to Megsmom8's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a new

  20. I want to be an R.N. but dont know if I can, any advice PLEASE!!!

    I RN A replied to RNDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should evaluate you reasons for choosing a nursing profession. It takes a special person to be a nurse. Do you have a lot of compassion and patience? Do you like to help people? Would you...

  21. i need an advice... please.

    I RN A replied to appledream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Got my results. I have failed. Feel bad, but have a plan. I will pass next time. I will study harder. I will retake Kaplan. I will pass this

  22. i need an advice... please.

    I RN A replied to appledream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK. I think she means mistakes happen. Although all of your papers are in, some things can go wrong. One of my classmates had to redo her fingerprints over again, and she was waiting for the results...

  23. How long did it take you to get NCLEX results?

    I RN A posted a topic in General Nursing

    I took NCLEX on the 27th of February and I'm freaking out. I do not have the results yet. When I go to BRN website, my name doesn't come up with permanent license verification, does it mean I have...

  24. i need an advice... please.

    I RN A replied to appledream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what school did u go 2? Hopefully something just went wrong and we wiil get results

  25. i need an advice... please.

    I RN A replied to appledream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine in Ontario, California. Good luck to you