Here's my 2 cents: Try to work at least 1 day a week or volunteer 1 day a week in a healthcare setting. My school told me not to work (I didn't), got a 4.0 GPA, passed NCLEX at 75 questions.....and...
LadyoftheLake replied to Rojo2030's topic in General Nursing
Hi CG, A classmate of mine has just enlisted into the Army, so he's doing the medic thing. I, on the other hand, am too old for them to take me, and I have a family that I can't leave, but I will...
LadyoftheLake replied to Rojo2030's topic in General Nursing
Hi DC, Thanks for the tip. I looked a couple of months ago, but I haven't been on there again for a while. I'll take a look. It couldn't hurt. I've already applied to prisons, mental facilities,...
LadyoftheLake replied to Rojo2030's topic in General Nursing
Hang in there Hopeless... I am a new grad too, though I am in Colorado. I've submitted over 140 applications since I passed NCLEX in May. I have 2 temp jobs with flu shot clinics (that I am grateful...
LadyoftheLake replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students
I like a lot of the answers in this thread. Mine is a little different. I have found in working with spiritually diverse populations, no one is offended by me holding their hand and me saying, "May...