Amber07

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1. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   Amber07 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Learning

   Well I got a job offer last night with the second facility I interviewed with. It would be working in the Maternity unit. I officially accepted the offer and start in a week and a half. I am so excited but am also getting nervous now. They do a s...

2. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   Amber07 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Learning

   Well third interview was ok although the nurse manager didn't really ask me more then two questions so I don't think she was really interested. However, she wasn't rude and gave me her business card to call with any additional questions and then sho...

3. After assuming the worst, I passed!!!

   Amber07 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX

   :ancong!: Hooray...glad to hear that you passed!!!!

4. I Think I Failed

   Amber07 replied to collegemommyx3's topic in NCLEX

   :yeah:Congratulations!! :yeah:

5. June 2008 NCLEX support group

   Amber07 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

   Good luck to those still waiting on results. You can really play tricks with your mind and totally freak yourself out. Try to keep yourselfs busy doing something fun or something you have really wanted to do but have been too busy studying for. Go...

6. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   Amber07 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for all your tips and advice. It really is nice to be able to hear from other people in the same type of situation. The second interview I had on Thursday was much better. I actually interviewed with three people and they were familiar with...

7. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   Amber07 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Learning

   No it was Excelsior. She asked if I went to New York to learn and what I did for clinicals. Then she matter of fact stated that a lot of local colleges use them for clinical rounds and she was concerned with my lack of rotations. When I was startin...

8. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   Amber07 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Learning

   There are some hospitals in my area that offer a residency program to new grads to help them transition into working. However, I missed the two that were open for June as I was studying so hard for the NCLEX. There are a couple more that will start...

9. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   Amber07 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I just passed the NCLEX last week and started applying for jobs. I had my first interview today and have two more scheduled for tomorrow and Monday. However, the lady was not at all nice or encouraging and I think once she found out I graduated fro...

10. My new nurse tattoo!

    Amber07 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Learning

    I love it!! I actually have that picture as the screen saver on my phone. It looks awesome! Your husband did well!

11. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Amber07 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

    I was waiting for this post. I knew you could do it!! Congratulations on your success!!! :dancgrp::hpygrp:

12. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Amber07 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

    :yeah:Congratulations!!! :yeah:

13. Tips for 1st interview with no experience

    Amber07 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Well I just recently passed the NCLEX and started sending out applications yesterday. I now have two job interviews set up for the next two days. The one on Thursday is for Maternity which is the position I really want. However, I really don't hav...

14. I know this is a common issue

    Amber07 replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX

    Just try to have confidence in yourself. I believe that really does have an impact on your testing. Also don't let the fact that your classmates were unsuccessful worry you. Everybody's tests are so different and that mixed with test anxiety, stre...

15. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Amber07 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

    You will do fine. Just go in their confident in yourself. You have worked so hard for this. I will be thinking and praying for you!!! Try to get a good night's sleep and give yourself some time off today so you go in fresh tomorrow. Good luck!!:h...