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Anybody else interviewing with CHOC (Childrens Hospital of Orange County)?? I would love some moral support! :)

Hello fellow New Grads, Anyone else applying for the sharp new grad program? Im currently doing the online supplemental information form, however I CANNOT get it to save to my computer like the instructions say I can. Also, I cant use that button to ...

I have an hour commute.. up to 1.5 hours with bad traffic. I dont really recommend it, but the opportunity of working at this particular hospital was worth it to me. It can be tough sometimes.. do what you gotta do.. I go to nights soon and I know th...

I did! I took and passed nclex at the end of january. I didnt think it was too difficult at all, and I felt really good afterwards. That was so weird to me because all you ever hear is people feeling like they failed. When I told people I felt good a...

Your rationale for the reason the OP shouldnt carry her drug book is absurd. And I think you're being WAY to literal. Do you actually think she carries her giant drug book in her back pocket? Obviously she probably sets it down in between references....

OP-- It seems as if we found your preceptor. :) Just kidding. But anyways.. is there any way you can talk to your manager and explain that you and your preceptor are not clicking?

im thinking the op must have meant she inflates until the radial pulse is obliterated and then inflates 30mm more?

the sharpie pens are the absolute BEST!

Im sorry I do not have much advice for you. Just wanted to extend my warm wishes and good luck down whatever path you choose.

It frustrates me when I hear people bash kaplan because they think that all they have to do is go to class to be able to pass the test. Uh no. First of all, nursing school is supposed to prep you for nclex. Before the test everything should be review...

I also have VERY high ballerina arches, and I hate my danskos! They are just NOT comfortable for me! Ive heard so many nurses swear by them, but nope, not me. [ quote=allthingsbright;2901691]Yes, my arches are high and no luck here! Sorry!

oh my gosh. I randomly came across a company called EuroStep. I bought the Delorean shoe, and it is the most comfortable shoe I have EVER put on my feet. I have a very high arch and this provides so much cushion and support they are amazing. Im one o...

the kaplan q bank and question trainer questions are much harder than the actual nclex. I felt that kaplan was much more in depth. I did all the q bank questions and averaged 61% for the entire q bank and I passed nclex my first time with 75 question...

Something that helped me.. this may sound silly but my boyfriend told me to think of it like this..... Its just a STUPID test! When I sat down in that chair thats the first thing I told myself :) "this is just a stupid test". Of course in the back o...

hey! I graduated Dec 17th and took the exam Jan 27th... and passed with 75. :) I started studying some time around January 2nd or 3rd. I did Kaplan... I thought it was very helpful. I read the entire Kaplan course review book, and did ALL the questio...

Im a new grad and was lucky enough to land a great position in my area of interest. The ONE downside? Its about 60 miles away. ugh. This thread has made me feel better that I'm not the only one who has an hour+ commute.

This is exactly the scenario I think about when I hear about new grad RNs working below their scope of practice. I just dont think that "but I was working as a CNA, not the RN".. will hold up as a valid excuse in a court of law. Because No, you may h...

I graduated Dec 17th... received my ATT Dec 31st. I was pretty shocked by how fast that went.. however I received my ATT and the board still hadnt received my transcripts yet. I dont believe my school actually sent the transcripts till about Jan 22nd...

yes, I know this all too well.. Im in CA too... Good luck with everything.

Makes me feel thankful that my school places nursing graduates on the top of the priority list for releasing transcripts..

hang in there. Im a new grad too, and realize how hard the market is right now. Many of my classmates do not have jobs, and while I know it is so disheartening you need to maintain your confidence in your abilities. I can understand that you cried.. ...

wow! Congrats, good luck!! Just curious what you did in terms of test prep?.. also what is the "good" pop up?

thats sad.. but I have to say, I couldnt help but laugh out loud during Part 2 of the documentary at around the 3:20 mark when the britney spears music comes on and the little girl keeps saying "yogurts".. hahaha

HEYY! Graduated December 17th from a BSN program in CA! YAY! I start a position in the NICU late January or early Feb, cant wait! Now just studying for NCLEX of course.. so nervous!!! Whats everybody doing in terms of review?? Im doing Kaplan.. I fee...

That is a little concerning.. For me it would have been impossible. Most of my clinicals were at a VA facility (4 semesters) and almost all my patients were male. My program allowed us to pick our own patients so I suppose you could "avoid" having ma...