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As some of you may remember I failed the NCLEX my first time around. I originally sat for the exam in June. I was hired as a new RN grad at my local hospital and ended up taking a position as a CNA because I failed the exam. I took the exam again ...

I have worked as a CNA for exactly 4 days now. The work is very difficult, but I am trying to do my very best. I have never worked as a cna before now and I know there is a learning curve so I try not to be too hard on myself. I'm working very har...

I took the NCLEX-RN last monday 6/20 and failed. I had a job lined up to begin today. I live in a state that does not offer the quick results, but I realized I failed when my friend who I went to take the exam with told me that she checked the BON ...

I am so happy to hear that things do get better after clinicals and that as a new grad it is possible to be respected by your nursing colleagues. I'm almost done and have 8 clincial days left. I used to dread going to clinicals because of all the e...

Hello. Try http://www.salary.com this site will give you an idea of what you can expect as far as wages. There's also an area where you can compare the cost of living for where you are now in Texas to where you will be relocating, as well as how m...

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Final exam: May 12 Pinning Ceremony: May 27 Graduation: June 2 Celebration: May 12 until the day I begin studying for the NCLEX

:balloons: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :balloons:

I've never taken it or known anyone that has, but after seeing MTV's True life story: "I take Adderall"....I would never want to. ~Camkib

Hello Allnurses friends! I have 2 semesters left before I am able to graduate. When I first applied to school to begin working on my nursing degree, I knew that I really couldn't afford childcare...no way, no how. But because my 2 stepchildren were ...

Just wanted to say that I agree with the other posters. Try to get some good library time in. I usually try to stay at the school until 5pm no matter what time my classes let out. That way I can get all of my heavy studying done before I get home....

That's about $46 per book! I would say that's a pretty good deal. My books (11) were about $700. Even with the hefty pricetags...I love it when it's time to buy books! Enjoy! It's a very exciting time! :) ~Camkib~

I am 32, married with a blended family of 5 children: 15, 12, 9, 9, 3. The youngest is a boy. I live in NC for now (military family). I'm starting my 4th semester of an ADN program in August. I'm not really sure what area I want to go into, but I...

I haven't started packing my own backpack, but I CAN'T WAIT to pack up my children's! :chuckle "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" (luv that Staples commercial) ~Camkib~

The LPN's that are bridging into our program were introduced to us during the summer. One of them was even my preceptor during a NICU rotation. When I first saw her...I knew that she looked familiar and she reminded me that she would be joining the...

When we first started one of our instructors told us that nursing school is like eating an elephant one bite at a time. She also told us...."If its wet and not yours...don't touch it without gloves!" ~Camkib~

Hello and Welcome to Allnurses! You're gonna like it here! ~Camkib~

Try http://www.allnursingschools.com It's a great site and you should be able to find what you're searching for. Have you considered earning an accelerated BSN? Since you already have a degree, this may be a good option for you. ~Camkib~

Same here! My school doesn't make financial aid money available to students for books until 2 days before classes begin. This really sucks because at the end of summer semester, our instructors gave us the reading assignments for the first two week...

23 books???!!!! WOW!!! For my entire program we only had to purchase 14 books total. We had to buy 11 of those for the 1st semester. Before reading your post I used to think that was alot. :chuckle For fall I'll be buying my final book (14th) for...

I agree. Ask someone from your program. In my program we were CNA I after the first semester and CNA II in the middle of the second. I was in the same situation as you when I was about to start my program. I wanted to take the CNA class, but they...

My first year I had lecture twice per week and both clinical and lab once per week. For the remainder of my program we have clincal twice per week and lecture for 3 days.

I'll be starting psych in the fall. At first I wasn't really looking forward to it....but now after reading your post--I'm even more terrified. Our instructors tell us that fall will be one of our most difficult semesters in the program. ~Camkib~

I'm in an ADN program and we don't have minors, but I chose to work on an Associate in Arts degree in addition to nursing. I decided to earn two degrees because it is taking me 3 years to earn an Associate degree which traditionally is only supposed...

Finishing semester 3 of 5 in about two weeks at Fayetteville Technical Community College in NC! Can't believe I'm more than halfway done!