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Thanks--- luckily my kids are in school full-time now (1st and 3rd grade)-- so I can drop them off and go to sleep, and our school has summer camp available when school ends. I dont' know if I could have done it when they were little.

I actually think the first place discriminated against you, which of course is illegal. Take the job, and tell them when you feel comfortable. Even if there is a problem at that point, now you have experience, and it will give you an edge over the new RN grads. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR JOB!!!!!

Something that no-one told me when I was asking questions like this prior to nursing school. It's very tough to get per diem work as a new RN, tough to get part-time work, tough to get all weekend work. As a new RN, most really have to start full time -- either (5) eight hour shifts or (3) 12 hour shifts. My husband doesnt' work shift work, but he does leave for work at 6am. Makes 7p-7a difficult as well as 7a-7p. What we realize we have to do (I'm looking for my first job--- passed nclex last month), is get a reliable babysitter. We live near many colleges, so we're looking for a college student that can come over from 6a-8a, if I get a 7p-7a shift. Something to think about. If you want to be a nurse, you'll find a way, somehow. I think about my parent's best friends. Dad was a cop, when the youngest son was 2yo, mom decided she wanted to be a cop as well. They both worked rotating shifts. Sometimes they were both gone in the middle of the night. But, they found a great babysitter, who could stay with the kids and basically came over whenever they needed her. Kids are grown, and she's still part of the family. Somehow, it will work out, if this is what you want. At least, that's what I think about when I worry how we're going to make this work :)

Thanks! I didn't include the BA in my name-- just applied for a few jobs. Just saw it somewhere on someone's credentials, and didn't know if I should. WAnted to double check. Thanks!!!!!!!

I don't know what state you're in, but if you're eligible for quick results, it should be Sunday at 2pm (on Pearson site). It was exactly 48 hours from my appointment time. My appt time was Fri at 10:30am. My results were available at exactly 10:30am on Sunday morning. Don't worry, my test also shut down at 75, and i felt like I guessed every answer, but I passed. All of my nurse friends convinced me that it's very unlikely that i would have failed at 75--- much much more likely that I passed. Try and relax over the next two days--- we spent the weekend at the beach, so I could try and relax and not think about it (yeah right).

Gotcha! Thanks! I was confused! Whatever works to get a job haha!!!

I have a bachelors degree (used to be a teacher), and went back for my ADN in nursing. Just passed NCLEX, and applying for first job out of nursing school. On my resume I just had "My Name, RN" but noticed sample resumes with "name, rn, bsn". Then I saw one that had "RN, BA". Would it look odd to put that on my resume , or should I put "my name, RN"?? I had one instructor who told me to put both (RN, BA) she said put as many initials as I can LOL--- but you get different answers from different people.

I tried to edit my original post, but couldn't. I was sure I failed at 75 on Friday, but got word yesterday that I passed. It took me a few minutes to stop crying when I found out.

I just took it--- it shut off at 75 questions. I thought I was going to cry. I'm pretty sure I did fail, because I knew nothing. I'm afraid to try the pearson trick.

Forget it! I figured it out--- Select All That Apply (right?) Uggh! I HATE these!

I feel ike an idiot, but what is SATA? Maybe I better reschedule the test I have at the end of the month LOL!

I'm trying to remember now-- it's been 3 years since I applied. Go to an information session-- they'll give you all of the info. Yes, you do actually apply to DCCC beforehand. Then (for fall 2010) you'll apply between August and October (they'll give you exact dates) for nursing program. There is a placement test. I didn't have to take it because I had already taken my math courses and English courses (I had a BA and 21 graduate credits from Villanova). You need to take the NET Test. I remember taking it in beginning of August before leaving for vacation. There's a book at ERI World that you can order to prepare. I'd do that as soon as possible, because I remember that you had to take the test by the end of September at the latest (can take it 3 times). It's not the minimum that's the issue. Many people pass the test, but still aren't accepted. They take the students with the top scores. So, it's like the top 30 for night program and top 90 for day program (I remember being told there were a few hundred applicants)-- so the minimum really isn't the issue you have to be have one of the top scores. This was how it was 3 years ago--- I'd definitely get to an information session very soon. Or call the school of allied health. Good Luck! The program was good (I'll tell you how good after I take NCLEX in two weeks LOL). Very hard program-- I think many believe since its a community college it will be easier than a 4 year program, and that isn't the case (most of my clinical instructors also taught at 4 year universities, and they praised our program).

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Taking it July 31st, and very nervous! I took the Praxis 15 years ago for my Social Studies teaching certificate, and wasn't nearly as nervous (didn't even study for it, and passed)--- I don't feel as confident about NCLEX