little sweets

Hello-I will be graduating and taking my boards very soon. Just exactly how long should I wait before taking the test? The experts say one month. Also, should I start work before I test. I'm worried that I will loose sight of my final goal (NCLEX). What have some of you done to prepare? Thanks.

I will be graduating RN school in December. Right now I am completing a preceptorship at a hospital that I hope to work at, and I have the feeling that the nurse manager has her eye on me as well. How do I go about asking for an interiew with this facility, and how do I negotiate for some of the things that I am hoping for, like a sign on bonus, or college loan payback, etc... It just seems like my classmates are precepting at the local hospital close to our college campus, and they are all being invited to interview. My situation is different because this hospital isn't close to campus, and they are new to preceptorships. I want to make this as smooth as possible. Any suggestions? Thanks.