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I am a nurse with three years experience (most in pediatric med-surg, some in pediatric oncology). My husband will likely be attending grad school at UT Austin starting next year and I was wondering about the job prospects and salaries in Austin. I h...

"Chase them intelligently." CA is a hard place to get a job right now. I think the only reason I got mine is that RIGHT after I submitted my application and resume online I called the recruiter and asked some questions and made my genuine interest ...

I moved to CA as a new grad but had a job lined up and even then had major sticker shock at the price of rent. I was lucky and got work right before the economy took a big tumble. Keep in mind the economy in CA state-wide is in shambles. I would ech...

Depending on what you liked about LA there are plenty of other areas in Southern California to live and work that have a lot to offer and where you can find a huge variation in affordability. Orange County has gorgeous beaches, Disneyland, and a dive...

Hello all! I am an RN in Southern California, USA. I have been a nurse for a year and working in pediatric acute care the entire time. I have been hoping to move out of the county for a few years now and at this time am hoping to live and work in NZ....

The tales of frustration with CA BRN are legendary! I endorsed to CA from another US state. When I needed to get through to them on the phone I called RIGHT away when they opened and just called and called until I got through. A few times I had to be...

I also wanted to add that you can apply for your original licensure to be in CA even if you went to school in another state. However, CA will need to receive and evaluate your transcripts before even issuing your ATT which is needed to schedule your ...

Just to throw in my two cents about the quest for CA licensure. I graduated in a different state and had a job set to start in CA less than 3 months after graduation (2 months after NCLEX). I sought licensure in my "home" state (the state where I wen...

Take a break. Even if you feel like you can't, make yourself clear your head. Make yourself think about all the things you have accomplished. Just like you might do with psych. patient do a little reality orientation and point out to yourself all ...

There is no way you will ever be able to know it all. And NCLEX isn't really about knowing it all either. It's about applying the nursing knowledge that you have gained in school. And you will be able to apply it. Trust yourself. Deep breath. It...

I graduated mid-may. The ATI that I did not study for said I had a 99% chance of passing NCLEX. I took it on June 9, had 75 questions and passed. I studied with that Kaplan book that you have. The test in the book I got 70% and the one on the CD I...

Wow- I'm off at work for a few days and TONS of people pass!! :ancong!: to all of you (there were so many I couldn't gather all the screen names though!) And of course there are plenty more still waiting to test or waiting on results! You guys will...

According to Pearson Vue the people at the test center do not know your results. Even if they did it would be very unprofessional to release them there- especially to some people and not to others. I believe if they congratulate you it is for comp...

During the exam TAKE A BREAK if you need it. The people at my testing center said you could take a break whenever you needed to just by raising your hand When I went to take I felt like I was going to throw up. :barf02:Actually I felt that way all ...

I don't know what the difference is between the old and new editions. I felt pretty well prepared but obviously nervous. The NCLEX is such a different sort of test! theresa1166-ATI is a program that my school had for us that was meant to prepare us...

I did the 2 practice tests in Kaplan's skinny strategy book. I got about 70% on the one in the book and then got 75% on the one on the CD. I also did Suzanne's first tip but not her whole program since I didn't have the necessary time. I went thr...

Congrats ICU 2008!!!:w00t: mellowyellow- good luck with the wait, try not to go crazy!!!:selfbonk: Because I'm sure I would!! Good Luck Fun2Care and anyone else testing this month!! Keep studying :crash_com and it WILL pay off!! Then it's time to ce...

I think some states just post the passed results really fast! I'm sure glad I live in one of those states. And in MN they post on the BON if you passed before they even issue you a license so it's really fast! Good luck to all of you still waiting-...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on this thread! It came in handy on my NCLEX on Monday. I passed with 75 questions!!!:hpygrp: Good Luck guys and keep up the studying!!

I took my exam Monday morning. I did a final review on Sunday morning- lab values, some meds, some basic stuff, no questions though. Then I went out for lunch and had a beer and relaxed the rest of the day. I slept terribly that night but had been ...

everyone's test is completely different and tailored to the individual to give that person time to prove their competency. Give yourself a pat on the back for making it through the test and do your best to be positive while you wait. Good Luck!

I agree with gwafuh. Saunder's for content and Kaplan for questions. I did all the questions in the Saunder's comprehensive book and most of the ones on the CD that came with it. I also bought the Kaplan strategy book that comes with two practice ...

kelemet (and anyone else waiting on results) try to relax and treat yourself today! You made it up to and through the exam and it's out of your hands. I know it's a terrible wait but concentrate on the positive and treat yourself to some comfort foo...

I hope I didn't imply that rushing to retake was a good idea. People should take it in their own time when they feel they're confident and ready. I just hope that littlemiss1 won't give up!! In other news I found out this morning that I PASSED my N...

littlemiss1, I'm so sorry you didn't hear the good news that you had so hoped for. My advice for you is this: take a while to cry it out. Just at home somewhere find a spot where you're comfortable and let yourself just lose it. Hitting pillows, ye...