Lola92501

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1. How Exactly Does One Gain Experience If No One Is Willing To Hire You?

   Lola92501 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in New Nurse

   I am hoping someone has some advice for the two of us here because I too have also applied to over 40 job postings for RN's and have not had a call back yet! It is so frustrating!!! I have gotten two responses via e-mail that have stated that they ...

2. Flu shot clinic position- question

   Lola92501 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I just got a phone call from a wellness company. They asked if I was interested in doing a flu shot clinic for them next week. I agreed- after talking to the recruiter she asked if I had insurance. When I told her I did not, she stated that in thi...

3. New grad with no experience = boring cover letter?

   Lola92501 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I have been talking to all my friends who are new grads and they are getting no calls back re: resumes they sent in for jobs. They all took their boards and passed months ago. Even the girls who were CNA positions are having a hard time getting pos...

4. For those who asked what materials I used to study for NCLEX the 2nd time

   Lola92501 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I read this great book called "NCLEX strategies and Skills by Nancy Didona and a book called NCLEX-RN New-Format Questions by Lippincott that helped me practice doing the "higher level" questions and give me the confidence I needed. The strategies bo...

5. Took NCLEX today.......OMG!

   Lola92501 replied to Lola92501's topic in NCLEX

   Yeah for 85 Questions this time and SATAs.....whoooo hoooooo! Pearson trick seems like it worked for you! My guess is, you passed! So far, I don't know anyone who has failed it and received the pop up that they are already in the system!!! Good l...

6. Took NCLEX today.......OMG!

   Lola92501 replied to Lola92501's topic in NCLEX

   I'm sorry the first time didn't work out for you either...but it can be done! I read this great book called "NCLEX strategies and Skills by Nancy Didona and a book called NCLEX-RN New-Format Questions by Lippincott that helped me practice doing the ...

7. Took NCLEX today.......OMG!

   Lola92501 replied to Lola92501's topic in NCLEX

   I am so happy that its over for me, but I'm praying for all of you as well! Thanks for your well wishes and support! Second time around wasn't as bad as the first time during the exam. I found the first time I focused on the number of questions I ...

8. Took NCLEX today.......OMG!

   Lola92501 posted a topic in NCLEX

   It shut off at 75! I was so scared when I left the proctor had me sit down and relax before I left the building. Last time I got all 265 questions so I was relieved, but at the same time, scared that it shut down so quickly. I just did Pearson Vue...

9. Not sure how to read into this one....

   Lola92501 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Ok as you all may remember i took NCLEX a few weeks ago and failed it with 265 questions. I got my "packet" today and it said on the back of the paperwork that I "nearly reached passing standard".......crap. What does that mean? Does that mean I w...

10. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Lola92501 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX

    A friend of mine just posted that she passed today.....I am so happy for her, but I just wish I knew what I could have done differently. I am truly devastated. Everyone keeps saying its no big deal...but to me it is a big deal. i've been so much o...

11. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Lola92501 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for your response Patchouli. i was devastated when I signed on and saw the word "failed"...my god.....it was awful and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone...I did Saunders CD's and did so many questions I thought my brain was going to explode and ...

12. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Lola92501 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX

    Devastated. I failed......Don't even know what to do right now.

13. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Lola92501 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in NCLEX

    Hello out there! Congrats on all that passed! I took mine today and have cried since I walked out the door. I got...are you ready??? All 265 questions. I don't even know what to do with myself. Anyone got 265 and passed???? HELP