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I thought this post was going to be about how far you would drive for work. I have watched a few vlogs they are nothing I would have used for info, too many schools have videos online that are so much better for that purpose.

Unfortunately hospitals must make money to survive so they must be fast, efficient and at a distant third is caring Charity work is an option "doctors without borders" peace corp etc. you will not get rich might get kidnapped and killed but you will be making a noticeable difference for those that are on the bottom of the rung of life.

My school (ADN program at Kent State) sent all of us to a program called "Buszta NCLEX review" prior to taking the NCLEX, it helped us to focus and understand what the question was asking and what we needed to know, I believe we had a 91% pass rate for my class for those taking it first time. If you are in Ohio I recommend it or contact them and see if they recommend someone in your area, be warned the lady thats runs it is very animated and seems to be powered solely by monster energy drinks but she knows her stuff. The program for new grads was $450 but she charges a lot more more for those who need remedial (nclex fail) or one on one retraining so be warned about that

Slightly off topic but still related, Why is it that in every interview I have the nurse manager will at some point say "It is great you became a nurse, we need more male nurses" I never get the job(new grad with ADN and only have BLS, ACLS certifications) and I am starting to get just a little paranoid that this phrase is the kiss of death. I am thinking that in my next interview when they use that phrase I am going to ask "Do you want me to start tomorrow than or wait until the beginning of next week?" and see what they say next.

fromthesea what part of Ohio are you in? I ask because it sounds like my area Cleveland/akron, tons of schools teaching nursing but no new grad jobs to be found. I only started 2 iv for real in my whole time at school and tested out on all the other skills we were taught.

I got my ADN with about 25k in loans (it took me 3 years with the prereqs and all) no jobs for new grads in my area, the damn ads are even starting to say new grads not eligible to apply or new grads need not not apply, so I am continuing on for my BSN at 421 a credit hour and I need 43 credits for it so it should be about 43k total (**##@@## ) I hope I can get a job soon so it doesn't get that high but right now it isn't looking good hopefully the BSN will open more doors. I am currently looking up to an hour plus driving time (one way) for places willing to even interview new grads.

Long Term Care (you probably do not want to hear that but is a good career avenue), flu clinics, blood drive volunteer broaden your mind and think of all the different sections in your nursing textbooks and where they apply in the real world besides hospitals. Check (go in dressed for success with a good resume) local DR.'s office to see if they could use a new grad nurse who is not afraid of work, be upbeat and enthusiastic remember "Debby downers" do not get hired and even if they say no leave the resume and say please call me if you have position open up that I could fill "Thank You".

I would say (and I am a guy) dump the BF (it might help him mature a little and learn to be supportive of others) and follow your desires. Enjoy your life because in the end it is your life!

That is what I heard. The fiscal year thing is weird some hospitals end them in December others in October also some schools end theirs in July others in December. The Government entities usually have it in October, in the end it really doesn't make any damn sense but that is how they do it. Good Luck

And this is how you raise the dead:lol2:

Akron General has just fired all 70 of their LPNs and are replacing them with RNs (20 so far), so you might want to apply there and remember the new fiscal year starts in october so the local hospitals CC and such might increase the hiring rate. Congrats on the getting your ADN I just did the same

Kent State University's RN to BSN is $421(If I remember correctly) a credit hour with a minimum of 33 credit hour from KSU to receive a KSU degree. This is if your previous educational credits transfer and such.

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jewls67 the trick (if you can call it that) in prioritizing is to ask who will die first?

Congratulations! Stay positive, the trick worked for me. Now start the job search and tweak your resume.