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1. Trouble Finding a Job as New Graduate??

   debsuztx replied to debsuztx's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I don't think it really matters if you have an ADN or BSN. Well, except for one hospital that told them they prefer hiring BSN's over ADN's, but would hire an ADN with 6 months experience. This...

2. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

   debsuztx replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I had one instructor tell me to "re-think my career choice." And another one basically tell me "I wasn't SMART enough to be a nurse." Well, I showed them. I went on to get my LVN, and just recently...

3. Trouble Finding a Job as New Graduate??

   debsuztx replied to debsuztx's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Still nothing on the horizon! I have heard of internships for new grads, but most of them started right after I graduated. I did see one for St. Lukes, but my HESI score wasn't high enough for them....

4. Trouble Finding a Job as New Graduate??

   debsuztx posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Just wanted to ask the many of you that have just graduated that didn't obtain jobs before you graduated if you are having any difficulty finding a job? I just started looking and I am running into...

5. YIKES! Take NCLEX in less that 12 hours!!!

   debsuztx replied to debsuztx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I PASSED!!!! Took test on Monday at 8; found out this am. The waiting for horrible. I got 76 questions; 3 all that apply, 1 math, lots of assessing and prioritizing. What a relief. Good luck to...

6. Just found out 20mins ago that i passed my boards.

   debsuztx replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   LizzieJ, RN! How great! Congratulations! This is the news I wanted to hear since I take the NCLEX tomorrow am at 8. I keep telling myself that I will pass the test, that I have the knowledge and...

7. YIKES! Take NCLEX in less that 12 hours!!!

   debsuztx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am trying to remain calm, think positive, and do something other than study at this point. It's really great to see all of the postings regarding the NCLEX and how SO many people felt after taking...

8. OMG! Just a few days left.

   debsuztx replied to AnaBanana12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey AnaBanana12! I'm in the same boat as you. I take the test on Monday at 8 am. At this point, all you can do is pray and put it in God's hands. I have studied till I think I can't study anymore....

9. took NCLEX-PN today

   debsuztx replied to NurseFlower's topic in First Year After Licensure

   25 Minutes? Is that like a record or something? Congratulations to you, what a wonderful feeling to have it done. I take the NCLEX in 6 days, and the anticipation is killing me. Best of luck to...

10. OMG Help Me!

    debsuztx replied to JKostok's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BLUEYESOFTEXASNURSE: I just love that screen name! PearsonVue does post on both Saturdays and Sundays from what I've been told from other classmates. It's supposed to be 48 hours from when you took...

11. I got 77...does that seem odd?

    debsuztx replied to augirl4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am come to realize I don't think it matters what the number is. The reason I say this is because I have talked to or emailed classmates that have had the following numbers: 75 (yes, many get this...

12. Anesthesia, memory loss and the NCLEX!

    debsuztx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello to all that have tested and PASSED! How exciting. I had to post something because I'm about to come out of my skin and need some words of encouragement, etc. I graduated in May, took the...

13. Just Took the NCLEX

    debsuztx replied to ebkayaker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure about California, but in Texas the Board posts names on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. So if you took your boards on Wednesday it wouldn't show up until the following Tuesday. That was...

14. Will results from Pearson/NCLEX come on Saturday?

    debsuztx replied to Karmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just printed my ATT and the Quick Results Service information. It states, Please wait two business days after your test before you request your results. I wouldn't consider Sunday because they don't...

15. Why not let me have a PCA?

    debsuztx replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    I am so GLAD someone posted this thread. I have been wondering this very same question. I am having a laprascopic hysterectomy this coming Tuesday and will meet with my OB/GYN on Monday to go over...