backinthesaddleRN

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  1. Why don't I have a job right now?

    backinthesaddleRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just so all you new grads don't feel so bad, I have TEN years experience at two of the top ten hospitals in the country! The catch: I haven't worked in 19 years. I went back re-took the boards and got...

  2. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your kind words of support! Good Luck in Haiti and God

  3. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, Thanks for your interest. I applied to about 6 hospital positions.....A Kaiser personnel RN called. She said I needed 6 months current experience before they would hire me. Kind of a catch 22,...

  4. Work as LVN to get RN experience??

    backinthesaddleRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Looking for some advice. I've been out of nursing 18 years. Re-took boards and passed, have done my BLS. I have 10 yrs experience and strong resume(worked at 2 top 10 hospitals). Everyone...

  5. Work as LVN to get RN experience??

    backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Calliotter, That is what I would assume, so I was surprised the headhunter mentioned it. A recruiter for Kaiser told me I needed 6 months recent experience and she'd hire me immediately. So where...

  6. Work as LVN to get RN experience??

    backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think having an RN License covers

  7. State license lapsed after 18 years; how to get relicensed

    backinthesaddleRN replied to Protoman2050's topic in Retired Nurses

    I retook the boards in June after an 18 year absence from Nursing. I took the time off to raise my four kids. Tell your mom she can do it!!! I bought all the review books but the best thing I did was...

  8. Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

    backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I did finally hear...I passed! I guess 8 yr re-takes were all handled by one person who had been "out" for an extended time. I was actually told over the phone because it had been 4 weeks and a...

  9. Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

    backinthesaddleRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the 8 yr- retake as I took off many years to raise my four children. I took a 4 week online Saunders course passed every quiz and test, took a CAT NCLEX type test and it shut off at 75 and I...

  10. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations to you!!!! I know how daunting the whole process is!!! Good luck with all future

  11. Refresher programs: My licence has lapsed, ugh, retesting sounds challenging, advice?

    backinthesaddleRN replied to debbren's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I just re-took my NCLEX RN after 17 years off duty being a mom. I got a bunch of review books but the best thing I did was an online Saunders interactive review. I think it was $59.00 and it was...

  12. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will keep you posted.....and I will change my name!!! I'll let you know what it is when I

  13. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Karen2, Hi and thanks for all the info. I plan on taking The 8 hour CPR/AED class for healthcare workers at The Red Cross. They offer it almost once a week. I will talk to my friend and see what...

  14. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Karen2, I don't have any plans yet. I'd be interested in getting info on your re-entry class. I have a friend that does placements for healthcare but not sure what route I want to

  15. Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

    backinthesaddleRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the 8 yr- retake as I took off many years to raise my four children. I took a 4 week online Saunders course passed every quiz and test, took a CAT NCLEX type online test and it shut off at 75...

  16. Help!! 4 weeks and I've heard nothing!!!

    backinthesaddleRN replied to backinthesaddleRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I received a call from CA BRN....I passed! The person responsible for 8 yr. re-takes has been out. They were really nice, apologized for my long wait( 4 weeks 1 day) and told me my license number will...

  17. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just received a call from CA BRN!!!! They called to say the woman who did all the eight year re-takes had been out.They apologized for my long wait (4 weeks 1 day) and told me i passed and license...

  18. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi karen, i called again and must have gotten the same person....he told me i was the second 8 yr -re-take today!!!i passed....congratulations to us!!!!! Yeah...go

  19. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Karen, I called and two weeks and the women said.."Have you been checking the site?" and that my record was complete. So I, like you thought it was a good thing. I called yesterday and a guy...

  20. Took NCLEX June 23 in CA

    backinthesaddleRN replied to 2bigdogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I just posted a help thread.... I took the NCLEX RN in CA June 16th. Today is 4 weeks...my file is complete and I'm still waiting. Iam also an 8 year retake. I had 75 questions and I felt...