I don't have a problem with this email sent by a NM. It is my belief that the situation on her floor became to be problematic that it needs to be adressed to everyone concern. Truth hurts but it sets...
As far as could remember, I had plenty of clinical hours with the BSN program. As to whether ADNs are better prepared to hit the floor than BSNs is questionable to me. Both are still going to have the...
Hi all, I feel the frustrations of being a new grad looking for a job and not finding any. I was in the same position, I graduated in May 2009, passed my board in September and started applying for a...
I filled up numerous website's applications and attached my resumes as instructed. I was never called for an interview. It is best (from my experience)to take your resume to the unit manager(s) of the...
I'm turning 47 in June, graduating this May and now am really worried about this age factor. I don't have any student nurse experience either except for my clinicals and my transition which I'm...
Hi, Your plan to become just a "caregiver" (or a glorified maid as others call it)after passing allthe tests you mentioned to become a registered nurse doesn't sound good to a lot of readers here. I...
rn999 replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC
..this is actually one of my major concerns when I become a nurse. I am in my senior year and aside from preparing for to pass the NCLEX soon, I worry about how am I going to deal with nurses who eat...
Hi, there's still a chance that they will reconsider your application to the program. I was denied the first time with a GPA of 3.1 but the letter stated that they will re-evaluate my records after...
I believe you can take the NCLEX without leaving the country. Heres a link that says so. http://www.mukamo.com/nclex-exams-scheduling-opens-july-13-2007/ I hope this
I was a teacher for 2 yrs in the Philippines after graduating from college, then I work at the post office for 8 years, got married then migrated to the US. I went back to school and had my second...
I would say no, 45 is not too old - that's only 2 yrs difference when I started the nursing program. I will be 47 when I graduate. There are some other nursing students in my class who are older ans...
I also asked the same thing so many times but then I realized this is what I want and no one can make it happen but me. I turned 45 this year and I'm approaching my junior year this coming fall. I...
Hi Ray, I thought I read somewhere that NCLEX can now be taken in Manila as well. I found this website and hopefully you could get some info http://www.vue.com/nclex/ Good luck to your