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NurseCubanitaRN2b, Thanks for the info. I have been contacting some recruiters and explaining my position. I have been getting a little interest, nothing too significant. Most are saying that it is hard to predict that far into the future the need for nurses. I’ll start looking more north of the Bay Area. Thanks again.

Jaja, Thanks for the response. I will look more at Sothern California. I was also looking at taking a traveling position to at least get my foot in the door. Hopefully I will find something to get started. -Andrew

I am looking to relocate to California in just over a year. After reading this forum off and on for a month, I am not sure if I can secure a RN position if I was to move out there. I am newer nurse with just over two years experience. I work primarily charge nurse and take a team of patients on third shift as well as teach the computer charting program for the hospital part time as well. I have BLS, ALCS, and roughly 1/3 of my MSN completed. I know that most of the postings say how difficult it is for everyone to find a job (especially with the recent recession). However, I can move anywhere in the state and take any position (within reason). I would like to stay in the hospital setting ideally. Is it worth the money to apply for a license or should a look at other locations? Please let me know and thanks in advance for the help.

Thanks. I talked to another new grad and she said that some of her classmates were passing at 75 questions and were only getting 50-60% on their reviews. I guess it just depends more on how the computer scores you and less on the number of right or wrong answers. I am going to pick up the Kaplan book tonight and start working through it. I talked to someone that took the NCLEX and said that the Kaplan was prob the most helpful followed by Saunders. I guess I will keep at it hoping that my score will improve in the next couple of weeks.

Hey Everyone, I am taking the NCLEX early in July. I started my more intense studying this week and using the learningext.com module as well as the Saunder's NCLEX guide. On most of the tests/ quizzes, I am only scoring in the 60%-80% range. What is everyone else getting? Is this reflective of only needing 50% of the question correct on the NCLEX? Should I be shooting for a higher percentage before I sit for the NCLEX?