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FYI- The party is over for me after passing the NCLEX-RN in California 2 months ago, it has worn off. anyhow, it is hard to find jobs in Southern California, every hospitals, hospices, rehabs, government offices, Dr. Offices, are all saturated with 400 -500 applications, one hospital in Southern Cal is only hiring from a local community college as they have a contract with them (unfair ha!), some hospitals will only hire that are freshly grad from OCT-DEC 2009 (which is unfair too), I guess is who you know, and if you have your foot already in the door..i.e. doing volunteer work or apply as a CNA (although you have your RN license) just do it, ALSO, SOME HOSPITALS WILL ONLY HIRE U.S. ACCREDITED SCHOOLS -NO OFFENSE FOR FOREIGN GRADS BUT I AM A U.S. GRAD THAT OWED STUDENT LOANS HERE IN THE U.S. (INTEREST, SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS FROM FEDERAL U.S. GOVT.)-I THINK THIS IS FAIR... ALSO, YOU HAVE JOHN HOPKINS GRADS, UCSF GRADS, STANDFORD GRADS, UCLA GRADS- WHO GETS THE JOB OF COURSE THE IVY LEAGUE GRADS...........SORRY FOR THE RANT BUT THESE ARE THE FACTS......

AB Normal- it took 7 days when my name got posted on CA BRN. Regards.... Sasha fierce

Hi Heckler- Don't give up with your dream. Majority of the posters that went all the way to the CC page, even me on my first NCLEX-RN attempt (I failed)- then with the next try it won't let me pay and I passed. Therefore, through my experience and the facts that back it up with this theory, yes, it is true. Stay positive, time will tell, and you will pass!!!

Dear Joshky- The trick worked for me from California, the very 1st to the 5th day, mine had the same message- delivery successful then it says....pls. contact your BRN...you cannot register at this time..... and I passed.... This is an indication that you passed too, congratulations, and start celebrating but keep us posted. -Sasha fierce-

Hello M.m.M- I took mine on Sept. 14, 2009 and saw my name on CA BRN on Sept. 21, 2009. The pearsonvue trick worked for me as well....pls..contact the BRN..and so forth....Some people that I know that had gotten the CC page- failed- but hey it was a long journey for me too...nursing school...and NCLEX.....it was an endless tunnel but finally my time has come I then received my California RN license card in 2 weeks then in 4 weeks the RN certificate license came in by mail, I was so happy to see my name engrave on the certificate and remembering all the hard work had been paid off. I can assume that if I can do it, then anybody can do it too. Regards to all the future nurses. -Sasha fierce-

Hi Peachez8207: How I wish that I was tested on the areas that I'm really strong with (wishful thinking)but the reality is- NCLEX/Pearsonvue and your school don't talk on what you are going to be tested on, they wil test you with random questions , schools and BRN will only communicate regarding your transcripts-that's it. However, I passed the NCLEX-RN as well 2 months ago and the exam was extremely hard (the computer shuts off at 75 questions),which is so dreadful...I can imagine, anyhow, at least we have that RN license under our belts now it is time to hunt for jobs but the search is so competitive outhere in California one reason being is due to the economy plus there are so many newly grads and foreign RN grads who are all vying for one position. I wish you all the best and congratulations too! Sasha fierce

Hi to the Superficial poster- I also graduated from Touro Univ. Henderson in May 2008, we were the 2nd batch (accelereated BSN/ELM), if I'm correct your group is the third accelerated BSN -your group is not the first BSN, the first BSN/ELM started in 2005 about 8 people were in it. Now, they replaced the BSN/ELM for a 16 mos. BSN, when I was still in nursing school- it was dreadfully hard ( exams, 5-10 chapters per week, clinicals ), if I have to start all over again I would have gone to a 16 months BSN or a 2 to 3 year program. It went pretty fast, however, if you have a very high IQ it's okay learning in 1 year then 6 mos. for the master's program is not enough and unrealistic, but I'm glad I did it and passed the NCLEX-RN (it's all over). The staff at Touro are very helpful and nice, they will provide you all the tools you needed to pass the boards....It was a great program!!! Hey you can't buy time but depending on your financial situation....I wish all the best for the future nurses.....

I wish all the best for everybody, great job- well done, although the tunnel is endless don't give up with your dream. I myself took the NCLEX-RN many times and passed last month....If I can do it, anybody can do it, so stay positive and get that RN or PN license......

Anybody can enter the U.S regardless nowadays, one can purchase a bogus SS# and greencard, it's a free country!

hi all: first, congratulations to all who passed that are officially rn, lpn, or lvn. second, for second timers and so forth, do not give up with your dream. third, i also passed the boards a month ago and it had changed my life irrevocably. however, it is tough to find a job for freshly graduate rn nurse in the united states. when i attended a local hospital for an rn open house here in california i was shocked with all these new graduates in california, bunch from out of states too, and foreign graduates from philippines, kenya, europe, and so on. majority of my classmates had been idled for at least seven months. there are lots of stiff competition out there but really the job market even for u.s. newly grads is tight. on the other hand, it will be harder for foreign grads to penetrate the market due to its saturation. i have a neighbor here in california who came from the philippines as a tourist and overstayed. he told me that he challenged the nclex-rn in california and passed. fortunately, he had landed a job at a rehab center who sponsored him, his wife and his kids.anyway, i am sharing this real story because it is tough for everybody right now. there are hiring freeze of jobs in northern and southern california. take care everybody

You are welcome and hang tight!

Hi Johnhoward: I have the same situation the first time I took NCLEX-RN. But with perseverance and prayers helped me get through and passed just last month.In addition, I've poured hundreds of dollars (course reviews) and time (studying 10-12 hrs. per day). As a result, it paid off. Now, I am an MSN,BSN, RN (attended an accelerated BSN/entry-level masters program). Just remember, whatever you reap you will sow it in the end. You can do it, anybody can, and stay positive! Sasha

Hi Sisig- I took my NCLEX-RN on Sept. 14th,2009, and saw my name on BRN by the 7th day- on Sept. 22nd. I believe it is between 3-10 days.....

When I took the NCLEX-RN exam 2 weeks ago, I thought I have failed..... I made some educated guess, the test was extremely hard but manage to passed...YOU PASSED AND CONGRATS!!!!I know it is a little bit premature to celebrate...However, my mind is telling me that you passed!!!!

Tompho- you passed, I have the same message. But if you wanted to ease your mind call the NCSBN at 312.525.3600 and your state BON, here is the trick, ask them if you should re-register (NCSBN) and send the reapply/re-exam fee (BON), if they tell you not to just in case you pass you will lose your money, that is a good indication, I know they can't tell you over the phone,,, but try...that's what I did and I passed!!!!