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Hello OldgradRN, How was your transition from Sacramento to Bismark? I'm from Northern California and thinking about relocating to ND.

Just curious, have you made a decision yet?

Hello Nurses, I wanted to get some input about St. Alexis. I'm thinking about relocated to Bismark, ND. How is your experience so far?

I can see the rationale for removing LVN from your application. I worked for a company who hired an LVN graduate (waiting to taking NCLEX) as a CNA. I heard some stories of new grads working as a CNA and later recruited for an an RN position. BUT, I know some companies are tight on training/orientation. They may see a graduate LVN applying as a CNA as a temp job, and rather spend money to train someone else. In my opinion, you can send some resumes without your LVN education and some with your LVN education. OR, you can put your LVN education and write a cover letter explaining you are a new grad waiting to take NCLEX, and willing to work as a CNA for their company until an LVN position opens up. Explain your interest for the company and you are thriving to build a life long career with their company. Good luck on the search and nclex!

PDA is a great book! I highly recommend it.

Some tips and suggestions: Keep your hands away from your face Wipe down phones Remove mask immediately after use Don't wear foundation Do no over scrub, wash, etc Change pillow cases frequently "Try" to get some rest

I didn't touch my ATI books for NCLEX.

I used Kaplan, it is expensive but worth it. I also used review books - Saunders, PDA by LaCharity. Cheek libraries for NCLEX review books. If you have time go to your local bookstores, and read some NCLEX books. I was able to search for NCLEX 3500 and NCLEX cram online for free - try googling it. Good luck, and never give up!

Apply to multiple schools and never give up!

Stay focus, and never give up! Try to find a place to study that works well for you. Try coffee shops, school study rooms, libraries, etc. Take notes in class, record the lectures, and find a good buddy in class who is willing to share his or notes with you, in case you miss class. Buy an agenda - mark all important dates (midterm, final, paper, last day to drop, reading assignments, etc.). Know your teachers contact information and open hours Find time to relax!

Stay focus and never give up. Hard work pays off. A&P is a must in nursing, try to understand the systems pretty well. It will be beneficial when studying pathophysiology. Good luck!

Saunders lacked priority/ delegation questions. I suggest using Saunders with other resources. Highly recommend PDA by LaCharity!!!

Practice NCLEX style questions prior to test days!!! I highly suggest getting Saunders (yellow book). Make sure to read rationales!

Congrats Diva, RN! I'm looking into USF's RN-MSN (CNL) program. I was wondering, how long have you work as an RN before applying to graduate school?

Thank you! Is UCD/Sac State MSN's program competitive as well as their BSN program?