Angelbethany
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Hi all, just found this thread! I applied to the Acute Care AG NP program for post masters. I haven't heard a word. I emailed the beginning of March and they said decisions would be made "shortly."
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It depends on the time of year how difficult it is to get hired, and how flexible you are with what areas you want to work in. I eventually want to be in NICU or PICU, but took a job in the IPCU (Intermediate Pulmonary....like an ICU stepdown) to get my foot in the door. I love my job here! Everyone treats everyone else with respect. It takes awhile to get used to the Residents and Fellows rotating each month, but they're just as nervous as any of us were when we started. There are sooooo many opportunities here, and it's easy to transfer to a new position in house. As far as school and graduation, I would say be as active as you can. I was BCLS, PALS and NRP certified when I graduated, and I joined the National Student Nurses Association. It's hard to do extra while you're in school, but if you've had CNA experience that helps as well. When you get closer to graduation, go ahead and apply. Sometimes they will hire people before they take their boards, just to get them through the general orientation.
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I got engaged earlier this year, and my finacee decided to buy me a second ring that I could wear at work that was more plain, and had fewer places for bugs to hide. That way, my diamonds won't get damaged, but I still have a ring to wear. Congrats!
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I passed!! Yipee!
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Well, I figured I might as well add to the masses! I took the NCLEX today, and only found out yesterday that I was taking it today. YIKES! They squeezed me into a cancelled spot becuase I have accepted a job that is waiting on my licensure and the next open date wasn't until September. (I have been studying for way longer than that though..since graduation.) I took around 120 questions, not sure what that means. It seems like a lot of people either have the 75 or the 265. Hmm. Anyway, I'm gonna go get my hair done and see how it turns out