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  1. Failed NCLEX-RN first time with 265 questions

    kalami08 replied to thywillbedone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd definitely do Kaplan again, since it's free to retake. Try to do all the Q's in the q bank, listen to all of the content lectures, etc. I was scoring about where you were, and after a certain...

  2. Where are the Decent Job sites

    kalami08 replied to mctavishcat's topic in New York Nursing

    Definitely search directly at clinics/hospitals in your area. Look at a map online, center it on your house, and search "clinic" or whatever word you want. Then you can start looking at websites or...

  3. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Twice a year, and I think the next one may be in

  4. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @ashleew84: Just so you know the 12's aren't necessarily in a row. You work whatever shifts your preceptor works, which probably varies. So don't count on being able to have chunks of time off! Also,...

  5. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We work 12's, but for the first two weeks of orientation it's 5 x 8's. I'd definitely apply - they hired 94 out of about 140 they interviewed (and I'm guessing may have offered positions to more than...

  6. I need help.....plssssss.

    kalami08 replied to Tatycare's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know... I got ACLS and no one seemed to care at my interviews. I got much more feedback about the number of letters of recommendation I had, my GPA, the school I went to,

  7. presentation ideas

    kalami08 replied to missE's topic in General Nursing

    Grab volunteers from the class to act out different "roles" - patient, patient family members, MD, RN, etc., to show them how things would play out in real

  8. Pre-Health Science?

    kalami08 replied to CaStAwAy's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, now I see the program you're looking at is Canadian. Sorry! Don't know much about the nursing school application process up there. Good luck!

  9. CA RN needs to move out of state

    kalami08 replied to princess pickles's topic in General Nursing

    I had a few interviews before being offered a position, and I also found that none of the hospitals cared that much that I had ACLS - they only wanted me to have BLS. What they cared most about were...

  10. Need advice..i think one of my managers want me out

    kalami08 replied to asdf80's topic in General Nursing

    Could you push harder to be transferred to another unit? Maybe say something like how you feel that xyz unit would be a much better fit for your interest/skill set, and could you start floating over...

  11. Pre-Health Science?

    kalami08 replied to CaStAwAy's topic in General Nursing

    Is a HON degree an honorary degree or an honors degree? If you have a degree already then you can definitely try for an accelerated BSN program. Look into the schools you're interested in and see...

  12. What would you rather do?

    kalami08 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably go with a budget motel as well. Not as much of a commitment, and plus you can start doing it now while you look around for a cheap room, and then switch

  13. My first clinical ever is next week..

    kalami08 replied to courtney.2009's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I can give you, as a fellow reserved person, is this. At first you may feel very awkward walking in "cold," introducing yourself, taking vitals, etc. But remember: the patient is used...

  14. Nursing program w/a minimum required to pass with a 90% on exams, what do you think?

    kalami08 replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    90%? I wouldn't do it. I can understand 80%, but 90 seems excessive. And it's for each exam, not for each class? That's even worse, since you can't get like a 87 on one test and make up for it with a...

  15. Should I bother to get my rn?

    kalami08 replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely go for BSN if you're thinking of community/public health. In my state (CA), I just had to do like another 70 hours of documented public or community health hours (in addition to my public...

  16. Trying to get hired....

    kalami08 replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    I eventually just stopped applying for "regular jobs" and focused all my attention on new grad programs - research, following up, talking to the recruiters about it, etc. That got me much farther than...

  17. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure about the time limit (for most places it's 12 months, but I dont' remember what Cedars said about that - you may need to call and ask). You needed 2 letters of rec (clinical instructors...

  18. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have a high GPA (at LEAST 3.5) and a BSN, I'd say your chances of getting invited to the next open house are good. Once there, they hired over half of us who came! Just be friendly and dress...

  19. Trying to get hired....

    kalami08 replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    I did what winter_green did, and it was really helpful. Opened google maps, zoomed in to a manageable-sized map of the area I wanted, and just searched "hospital". Random clinics, medical centers,...

  20. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone know if we get differentials while we

  21. New Grad recruiting meeting, what to wear?

    kalami08 replied to Lennonninja's topic in General Nursing

    I'd wear the suit with a nice blouse or button-down underneath; then if you get there and feel over-dressed you can take off your jacket and just wear the blouse &

  22. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So all you Feb 7th people, how was your first day?

  23. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    kalami08 replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yikes, there's a test? Better break out my

  24. Need help! Please read

    kalami08 replied to casemandel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated BSN, definitely - they're tailored for people who have a degree already, and are normally 1 to 2 years long. Community colleges are MUCH more competitive, because anyone can apply. For...

  25. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    kalami08 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hotflashion, I know that California has a higher cost of living, but it's not always as bad as it's cracked up to be - as long as you're willing to do a 30-45 minute commute, you should be able to...