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Did I ask this under the wrong category perhaps? What would be a better sub forum for responses that is still appropriate for this inquiry? Thanks

I would even go back through nursing school if it meant a chance to complete this goal. Is that even a possibility/feasible or is taking NCLEX for the first time a better path? Thanks for any suggestions.

Hello all Would appreciate some feedback and suggestions on what to do here. I graduated from an accredited ADN program in 2010. My state passed a law not long after that basically stating that if you've been out of nursing school 2 years you couldn't take your NCLEX. Seeing this early on, I registered with my neighbor state to take the test who still to this day doesn't have a time limit on taking the NCLEX after nursing school. Well, I didn't take the NCLEX right away and wanted to wait a summer and work while I studied. I'm a house painter. I had some health issues that required two surgeries 'ABD laparoscopy tumor removal and then later repair of ABD incisional hernia with mesh' and that went on for about 3 years. I put NCLEX on the back burner and got very busy working and just paying bills. Next, my spouse had a nervous breakdown and she had to stop working. About 6 years later and now currently we have a correct diagnosis and correct medications. Still, I've been busy at life just working, paying bills, being head of household, her caretaker, etc. Well here it is all this time later and I'm able to devote my focus to nursing once again. I've made monthly payments to the NRSNG academy and now with it payed off I have this material to study for life. It's not taking me long to pick back up on the material but I'm gonna need a little while to cover it all and feel competent for NCLEX. I can still take the exam with my neighbor state but in reality what would be my best approach? Sure, I can study up and pass my exam but what about getting a job being out this long, advancing to a BSN after all the years my pre-requisites have on them 'I've seen some programs want pre-requisites again if it's been 10 years,' etc? Thank you for any suggestions. I really, really enjoyed nursing school and did great in cardiac and psych. Even did a summer program on telemetry where I worked under another RN. It was glorious.

Thx for all the input yall. Well, today I talked with my nurse manager, and I feel a bit better about things. They said there is not a lot of spots left for stundent nurses, BUT....the nurses I've been working with have really put in a good word for me, and managment has heard a lot of good things about me! I was happy to hear that, and really appreciate the nurses voicing their support. It was quite a surprise and unexpected, but a pleasent surprise to say the least. Managment said they would be getting back with me in about 2 weeks. It's not a guarantee, but it's more than I had, lol. The experience and paycheck will be great while in fourth semester, and they always hire from their student pool anyways, so things could be looking up in a couple of weeks. I'm doing an externship at the moment, and it's the best job I've ever had. I actually look forward to going to work everyday, and am learning sooooo much from the RN's, LPN's, CNA's, and just everyone there. It's great. If anyone ever gets a chance to do an externship while in school, please do it! The experience is priceless. Good luck and blessings to all in these tuff times, and give it all ya got! Gum

Wow...I really do hope this situation changes asap. We all need a year under our belt to really get things going, but how are we supposed to get that minimal experience if no one will give us a chance. Anyways, good blessings to you all, and here's to hoping we all get on somewhere.

Hello, I'm a SN headed into my 4th semester. I'm doing a Summer-externship at one of our local hospitals on the telemetry floor and it's great. The problem is the future. We have heard since day one that there is a nursing shortage, but a lot of us feel like were getting the run around when it comes to translating a SN job to a full time position after graduation. Is everyone feeling this? It is just here in MS? I have been busting my butt to work hard while in the externship, come prepared, learn quickly, and help everyone I can. Still, were getting the run around as SN's when it comes to getting hired after we pass boards. Thank you for any and all input. Should I be looking to relocate after graduation? I was planning on hanging around and getting my BSN, but now I'm unsure, and a little uneasy about our future as SN's :uhoh21:...Gum