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Wow, it's been so long since I've posted on here..Since my last post, I've gone from ADN to BSN, and most recently, I'm working on my MSN. I'm currently in a FNP program, but have been thinking about changing to clinical nurse leader. I just wanted t...

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm currently in TX so hearing about the new job opportunities is promising. I'm going to do more research before I make any changes though. :)

I think taking boards and becoming licensed is the first thing you should do. Then look for jobs. It may be hard, but eventaully you'll find something. If possible, why not search for jobs and do the RN-BSN program at the same time. I found the onlin...

Hello Everyone, I am writing this thread to ask for some advice. I am currently a new grad nurse with an Associate's degree and was recently hired on a Med-Surg/ Teley unit here in Illinois; however, I'm planning to move to TX sometime next year. ...

Thank you all for the advice. It's really helpful. :)

Congrats!!! I'm a new grad RN as well. I'm almost done with orienation and from what I've been experiencing I would say STAY STRONG & learn as much as you can from your preceptor. Learn about the doctors, the other nurses, and just people period ...

Well as for the expiration date I know that here in IL we all renew our license every 2 years on the even numbered years. No matter when you get it you'll be required to renew during those years..it's just a standard/generalized requirement for every...

Oh my goodness, THANK YOU so much for sharing your experince. I am a new grad RN who's been on orientation for the last several weeks and I must say it's very tough. I often find myself discouraged and ready to call it quits, but I can't. I refuse to...

@teenytinybabyrn: i was thinking about moving to houston or dallas.

Oh my goodness, I'm so excited now. Thank You so much. You were very helpful.

throughout nursing school I received only one "a", one "c" and the rest b's. I graduated in may and just took NCLEX on July 20th and passed on the first try at 75 q's. I did use Kaplan, but I think as long as you begin studying a few weeks before the...

I took the Kaplan review course in which I think was really good as far as boosting my confidence level, but as for everything else it was OK. I didn't care too much for the in- person portion but I did like the online portion (trainers and q-bank).....

Yes, it is very normal to feel anxious, nervous, excited, happy, fearful and everything else. You'll be having these feelings all throughout the program, especially on test days and the start of a new clinical rotation. Don't worry though because it'...

Right now I'm really thinking surgical or pediatrics.

Hey everyone :), I was sitting here thinking about my first year of nursing and has deiced to make a post about it to see how the rest of you all feel too. It's funny how fast time flies and how much I have learned in a single year. Even funnier, is...

Hi, I agree with the previous posts, I think you just need to stay strong and do what you have to do to get through this. In life we are all faced with difficulties but that doesn’t mean that you give up, instead it just means that you need to t...

I totally agree Nursing school is one of the hardest thing for me also. In my previous classes getting A's was nothing, but when it comes to these nursing classes I now find myself sometimes satisfied with B's. But again, like everyone has already st...

I paid over a $1000 for books and only used about 2-3 out of a list of about 7-8. I would definitely find out those that you really need to buy and one's you can rent from maybe the school or go without. I would also recommend buying them used from o...

Thank you!

i tend to second guess myself a lot also but i’ve been dealing with it by not changing my answers unless i’m about 65% sure that my original answer was just wrong...anyhow, i think getting a "b" out of nursing isn’t bad at all. i'm also use to gettin...

congrats on starting so early… i just started the nursing program & i am 21 years old. i’m not that young but i look kind of young for my age. i find that most people think i’m still in high school and about 17-18 years old and it can be kind of ...

just a month ago i was asking people the very same question. anyhow, i agree with auburngirl95 when she said that nursing differs from taking & studying for biology classes in that it requires a different way of thinking. in nursing not only do y...

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that gave out tips, they were all very helpful. Initially, I was having trouble finding the brachial pulse but now I feel more confident.

Hey everyone, I just completed my first two weeks of nursing and so far everything has been going well. I'm really enjoying class and i'm very excited to be in the program. I just wanted to know how is it going for all the rest of you all. I hope eve...