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you are fine. the harder the questions (i.e. 35% SATA), the better. everyone thinks they fail it...and most don't :) congrats!

yes, it works. you passed. congrats!

Ohhh!! That's almost as good as the kid named Meconium! (seriously, people.)

ScottE! Positive words, my friend. Let's boost this girl up! We all know that life can suck sometimes, but why not make the best of it Here's the deal. Nursing is a great field to be in because you have so many options! Dislike med/surg? Dig your...

If I were in your shoes, I know I'd feel the same way. As a new grad (and scared to death I wouldn't have more than one offer!) I had accepted one position this summer - and sure enough, a week later I was interviewed offered my DREAM position. I fe...

Personally, I think they try to throw you off base with questions. If you have the perfect answer for everything, then why are you in nursing and not sitting on a pedestal somewhere? :) It's okay on occasion not to have an answer. Shows that you ...

Doesn't Kaplan have a guarantee of sorts if you don't pass? Perhaps it was only because we took the class through school, but they offered 1-on-1 tutoring if you did not pass the first time. Perhaps a Kaplan tutor will help. I only used Kaplan an...

...also, remember that if you do get more than 75 questions, it does not mean you failed. I know PLENTY of people (very smart ones, mind you) that ended up with 200+ and passed. I also know someone that got 75 and did not pass...so do not let the nu...

I agree...network. It is not what you know...it is who you know. I graduated with a BSN in May and had 3 job offers waiting, all due to connections. Also, I live in a very saturated area...not many jobs to be had at the moment. Keep your head up...

I am an L&D new grad, and aside from caring for mom, one of us will take on the role of 'baby nurse.' As a baby nurse, we assess the baby, measure and weigh, give vitamin K and erythromycin, foot prints, and swaddle them :) We are all NRP certi...

Ambien will not bother your test. I take it regularly and it didn't show up on mine. If you have a script, there is no problem. They are looking for what I call the 'heavy hitter' drugs and in large quantities in your system. Chill, my dear :) You...

Good evening, all! :) So after orienting on my unit, I will be going to the 3-11 shift. I need a little boost here...all I keep hearing from nurses on my unit is how bad 3-11 sucks, and how my 'relationship will go to hell' and that 'no one ever wan...

Thank you for the kind words, everyone! I will definitely try to attack this change with a positive attitude! :)

So....I am an nurse (with $50k in loans). And I am marrying a doctor!!!!!! :) :) (who has $250k in loans). Make you feel better? Teehee. We all have loans, that's life these days. You'll make it work - and someday you'll have your boat and your fa...

Can you work at a pediatric hospital as a student nurse assistant? Make connections with your peds classroom and clinical instructors...that can be key in getting into specialty positions in nursing as a new grad! :)

:hpygrp::hpygrp::hpygrp: congrats! you can breathe now...it's a great feeling!

I started applying in March before I graduated in May. My patience was tested, as I didn't hear back from anyone until the first week in July...but when it rained, it poured! I had 3 interviews and job offers from each in once week! All of your hard...

Thanks to my preceptor who has taken me under her wing and has been teaching me the ropes on our L&D unit. Because of you, I will undoubtedly develop into a top notch nurse! :)

Oh, and btw...I wore a professional-looking dress for one interview (it's one piece, but has a grey pencil skirt and black blouse combo - if that makes sense!), and to the others I wore black slacks and a button-up blouse with black patent flats.

I didn't wear a blazer to any of my 3 interviews, and I received job offers at all 3 (btw, all prestigious Chicago hospitals). As long as you don't look like a shlub, and your personality shines through, you'll be fine. In my opinion, if they are r...

I just started in L&D myself, and I am a new grad. Although I don't have any good advice for you yet...don't let anyone tell you what you can and cannot handle! If it is your dream job, go for it! You won't know until you try, an you may surpris...

I work in L&D :thankya:

I was in this same predicament...VA new grad program or L&D new grad. It was hard to give up the bigger salary and benefits at the VA, but when it came down to it, I went with my heart :) L&D for me!! It's great that you have options! Go wi...

I live in the extremely-saturated IL job market. Graduated in May with a BSN...had been applying for jobs since at least March, and was of the mind to take whatever I could get. In the end had my pic of 3 different jobs. All new-grad programs and ...

Sold most on Amazon...I kept med/surg and OB (because it was an older version!). I figure you can always look any information that you would need up online