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Hi all. I have a quick question about IV therapy certification course. I plan to take an IV therapy course next month, but I hear different opinions about it. Some said that since you are already an RN, you won't get CE units for the course but will get a form indicate that you are competence for IV and blood draw. I had the same form provided to me by my nursing school couple months before I graduated that said the same thing. Do you guy think that I still need to IV therapy class ? can I use the form that my nursing school gave to it as a proof for IV therapy certification and put that on my resume ? I graduated on Jan 2012. Let me know and thanks in advance for all the help.

Thank you so much for all responses and advices. I just felt frustrated and angry at the situation because I was really freaking out. It has been 6 months since I graduated from nursing school and I have not been able to land any jobs any where. That 50 applications that I mentioned above are only for hospitals that near where I live. I also applied to some SNF facilities and did not receive any response. I'm afraid because I don't know how long I have to do this. This job hunting is just so depressing. Also, I really need to get a job so that I can give my family a break. I really put them through hell with my 2 years in nursing school. However, I felt a lots better after reading all your responses and advices. At least, now I know I'm not alone in this situation. @ Ct22: It is nice to know somebody who are also in the same situation. Thank you so much for all your advices. I have my ACLS, ECG certifications ready and schedule to take PALS at the end of this month. English is my second language, so I will pay extreme caution to grammars and spellings. Good luck with your interview and let us know how it going.

Hi all. I'm a new grad RN. I graduated on Jan of this year and passed the board on March. After passing NCLEX, I spent hours to hours to look for jobs online and send out almost over 50 applications but have not heard back from even one hospital. I 'm very frustrated with the situation and upset. Is anyone here in the same situation ? any advices ? Thanks

I'm an upcoming nursing student this Jan. I'm very excited about the school but also very nervous. I know nursing school will be very hard and I just hope that I can make it through.