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The OP asked about the right mindset, which I think is the right thing to be focusing on. My advice: don't study too much, take really good care of yourself (healthy food, lots of water and sleep) for the week before the test, and relax. Have confidence that your schooling has trained you to think and react in the NCLEX way, and don't freak out when the questions get harder and crazier- just keep plugging and hang on to your calm.

I wish I had never talked myself out of medical school while back in college; I decided to pursue nursing instead and have since had many doubts about whether it was the right choice. Maybe I'm still seeking my niche. Anyway, the thought of changing course now is daunting.

So, to continue on this job-switching theme... If there's a new grad ED training program starting at Hospital A in 6 months, but I really want to get a job in the meantime, would you advise that I get a med/surg job at Hospital A to make the switch easier, or would it be okay to get a job at Hospital B and bail after 6 months? Etiquette tips??

I thought it was hilarious! Much better than the first in that there was less of the tree-on-fire/spilled ashes/sewage slapstick stuff that I hate, but instead, more conversational comedy and interesting characters- I thought Dustin and Babs were great! One thing, though- as if there wouldn't be a doctor in the ED to help out with a delivery!

All of your advice makes perfect sense and I agree with you! Thanks for your replies. I suppose I should be posting questions about finding first jobs in my destination city, not traveling there as a brand new RN! Thanks again :)

Does anyone know if there are any travel opportunities for new grads out there, or do all of the agencies require at least 1yr experience? Thanks!

In many areas, it is far easier to get into master's entry programs than community college ADN or state school BSN programs. If one is looking to obtain an advanced degree at some point (not necessarily to be an NP, but perhaps to work in management or education), what's the harm in going for it? Especially if he or she has a committment to spending quality time both during and after school to gain experience at the bedside before proceeding to advanced roles? Any thoughts? I realize that it would be preferable to have bedside experience BEFORE grad school in order to have a greater context for the advanced education and practice that a grad program entails. However, for those who already hold non-nursing degrees and are looking to enter the nursing profession AND continue with higher education, can it work?