I am in the same situation. I got lucky by looking for a mentoring program (Interim Healthcare) in my area. I asked on interviewer the same question, "how am I supposed to get experience if no one...
Honestly, I have never thought of just applying in hospitals. As a new grad in Ohio working in a LTC was and is a given (there are not many hospitals hiring LPNs). That being said, I think you have to...
Also, per Suzanne's sticky (at the top of the forum) you should have Saunder's Comp book all depending on what NCLEX you are studying for. It also states you must go through the end of chapter
I am so happy you passed. I was going to say that you should not assume you failed before finding out your results but there is no need for that. Good luck with your nursing
I think that the OP makes a valid point. I have never had test anxiety before studying for the NCLEX. I don't like the feeling and I think that it will effect my result. So, I am now working to calm...
I am definitely going on to get my RN. I agree with others, being an LPN is very limiting, and it seems like there are more opportunities in being an RN. I was going to got the LPN to BSN route but I...
Have you tried calling up the various hospitals and nursing homes in the area and asking if they are hiring or are you just looking at help wanted ads? Also, I think the commuting idea is a good one,...
In our last quarter of school we were told to apply to jobs even if they asked for experience. One student in my class suggested call up nursing homes in the area and asking about jobs because not...