I agree 100% with the points you made re: Magnet status, Mavrick. I was pretty surprised when the recruiter mentioned the Joint Commission and not their "Magnet
Thanks for your kind words, AJJK. I thought that seemed fishy too. It's unfortunate that they are so hung up on the BSN requirement when having a proportionate mix of experience levels is also a...
Hi all... I guess I am not really seeking advice, just really a place to vent. I am currently working in a smallish community hospital's ED, and while I do enjoy my job and my coworkers, I am seeking...
I waited six long, agonizing weeks after my interview before I finally got a call back from the recruiter offering me the job. Now that I know I have the job, and signed the official offer letter, the...
Thanks for sharing. I am sure it must be hard, but please don't be too down on yourself. You made it all the way through nursing school, which is an accomplishment that not many people can boast. Try...
I hardly told anyone either. I really did not want the added pressure. I only told my immediate family and my boyfriend, so they could join me in praying that I pass. I didn't even tell my closest...
@rottielover: Thank you! The "good pop up" refers to the pearsonvue trick, an unofficial way of finding out almost right away whether you've passed NCLEX or not. This thread explains it all:...
To God be the GLORY!!!! It's official: my name and license number are listed on the BON website :yeah:I serve an awesome God. PVT works! Best wishes to all future
Hello Allnurses! It almost feels surreal that I am writing about my experiences with the NCLEX. Nursing school passed by like a whirlwind, and now I have tackled the final challenge in my journey...
Good luck! I am taking it this Wednesday and have spent pretty much the entire day freaking out. Your post helped me return to a sense of calm and reminded me that all I can (and should) do now is...
So happy and so grateful God is great! I graduated about one month ago (ADN) and just found out today that I was accepted into the new grad program I had my heart set on. Now I just need to pass the...
Hi there! Congrats on your acceptance. I recently graduated from NCC. As far as the uniforms go, it really depends on whose clinical groups you end up assigned to. Some instructors are more laid back...