LaruaRN

How did the exam go? Hope you passed! I am in the process of studying for the exam and have heard it is difficult.

In the current economic conditions I would recommend that you keep your current job. Use your paid time off for a vacation. It might take months to find another position, even an on-call position at a hospital. Best of luck to you.

The ANCC study guide is not expensive, only about $75. Your employer might pay for it (and the exam, if you pass) if you request to use your education dollars for it. You might get an increase in pay after passing the exam too, so think of it as an investment in yourself.

I like the Wii Fit Plus program. It is helpful with motivation and tracking results such as weight, BMI, calories burned, etc. I have only been using it for a week but I am finding it very helpful. I like that I can work out at home at any time. I am a nurse with two years experience and my weight did not go down after nursing school. In fact, it has gone up slowly but surely.