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  1. May I hear from those that relocated as new grad.

    BlackSweater replied to mom35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I started looking for work outside of the DFW area, the first place I applied to called me back within a couple days, set up an interview, and offered me a job on the spot. I was also allowed...

  2. What is the fate of the new graduate RN?

    BlackSweater replied to Aubrianna's topic in General Nursing

    2 years ago, I was on this board reading that the market sucked for new grads. Still does, evidently, to a greater or lesser degree. so.... I have no idea what you're talking about "2 years ago it...

  3. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

    BlackSweater replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 6th, moved 350 miles west for a job I started on August 22, and passed the NCLEX August

  4. Best and worst states for new grads?

    BlackSweater replied to mysticpenguin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very true. If you are willing to go a hundred miles or so outside the major metro areas, you'll start to see hospitals with job postings that explicitly state they are willing to consider new...

  5. New Grad- Ain't So Bad

    BlackSweater posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been browsing these boards for a pretty long time now - and the general consensus as we all know by now is that being a new GN / RN SUCKS due to the job market. I have read dozens of threads...

  6. New Grad- Ain't So Bad

    BlackSweater replied to BlackSweater's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank

  7. from AN it looks like the job market is much better!

    BlackSweater replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a strong feeling that people are much more likely to come to this board (or ANY board, really) and post when they are feeling down / desperate / needing advice than they are when they are...

  8. 1/2 nursing class cut, WHY??

    BlackSweater replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    In the ADN program I just finished up in May, we started with 40. 30 graduated, but that's after readmitting some students who'd failed previously AND the LPN -> RN students. We didn't have a...

  9. Most Embarassing Moments During Clinicals!!!!!

    BlackSweater replied to NurseBunky's topic in General Students

    I popped the top out of one of those really skinny medication vials (of dilaudid, no less...) by injecting air into it, right after my instructor warned me not to, and right as one of the staff RNs...

  10. NCLEX ATT Nightmare ... Anyone else experience this?

    BlackSweater posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all, I've been snooping around this message board for probably the better part of 3 years now. Finally posting to see what kind of feedback you guys have to offer. :) This is kind of a...

  11. NCLEX ATT Nightmare ... Anyone else experience this?

    BlackSweater replied to BlackSweater's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was able to talk to someone at the BON - I was told my fingerprints were rejected .... no big deal, just have them done again... and they assured me it wouldn't take another 7 weeks. I was told I...

  12. NCLEX ATT Nightmare ... Anyone else experience this?

    BlackSweater replied to BlackSweater's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the reply, I have paid for the test already. I thought I remember reading either on the TX BON site or on the L-1 Identity Solutions (company that does the digital prints) page that you...

  13. skills check-offs are killing me!

    BlackSweater posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    looking for any helpful hints of advice on this one ... in the program i am in right now, we have 3 chances to pass a skills check-off before we get "remediation" and once that happens, they...

  14. skills check-offs are killing me!

    BlackSweater replied to BlackSweater's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanks. i think part of the problem is that we get absolutely no time in the lab as a class to practice... they literally show us a video and say, "Good luck." we get next to no instruction at all and...

  15. Do I pick what kind of nurse i want to be??

    BlackSweater replied to al_e135's topic in Government, Military

    That really depends on the unit. You could go to a unit in either branch that rarely deploy, or ones that deploy every cycle. Most of the Air Force folks I know go on shorter deployments than the...

  16. Do I pick what kind of nurse i want to be??

    BlackSweater replied to al_e135's topic in Government, Military

    Most folks I know in the military didn't end up with any of their choices, CONUS or OCONUS. The only reason we wound with a place on our list is because it just happened to be home of one of the most...

  17. Dallas Telecollege A&P

    BlackSweater replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took SCIT 1407 and 1407 online through El Centro Community College, which is in the DCCCD network. Both transferred to the school I am attending now in Tennessee with no problems! I highly...

  18. Do I pick what kind of nurse i want to be??

    BlackSweater replied to al_e135's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking from experience, the "three places" list you make is pretty much a joke. You will be placed where the military needs you. If you are needed in multiple locations, and one of those locations...

  19. Both Husband and Wife in Navy??

    BlackSweater replied to HealthNut12's topic in Government, Military

    From my understanding, if both of you were to approach a navy recruiter with your situation, I think they would be willing to work with you to see that you are stationed in the same location. My...

  20. Questions from a very lost potential Nursing student..

    BlackSweater replied to Mayelin's topic in General Students

    math is not my best subject either... i struggle with it. i'm 22, just applied for the RN program out here and got accepted on the first try. my school bases admission on pre-requisite completion and...