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  1. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am strongly considering seeking employment in an office as a new grad. are offices open to hiring new grads? or do they prefer experienced rns? i would very much like to go straight into an office...

  2. Has anyone gotten the "good" pop up and failed the NCLEX RN?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PLEASE only respond if this happened to you. I took the test today and got a pop up that said "our records indicate that you're already scheduled...". I did not get taken to a screen for credit card...

  3. So tired of studying....really hoping I pass the NCLEX this week!

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to vent that I feel like my brain will pop and I'm ready to get this show on the road! Thanks for

  4. Pediatric Psych Floor....recommendations?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I will be starting a position on a pediatric psych floor. Can anyone recommend any books to read, offer any advice/tips, etc. for working in this area? I am very excited, but would like to study up...

  5. Well, I'm on my own as a HHC nurse and it's.....

    emptyboxcars replied to JJsMama79's topic in Home Health

    What kind of patients are you taking care of? What is their level of care? I'm asking because I've been a nurse for about a year and thinking about working in home health, but not sure if I'll feel...

  6. Nursing jobs that primarily involve teaching your patients...?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newer nurse and am wondering about what areas of nursing focus on patient teaching. That is one of my favorite parts of my job, I just wish I could do more of it! I would be so happy doing...

  7. Acute Rehab nursing....love it, hate it, accept it?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I will be starting on an acute floor and would love to hear from those who work in this area. Seems like certain areas tend to be well-loved, often hated, etc. Just curious to hear from you all...

  8. Any tips for taking the 50 lb. lift test?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I have been offered a position at a rehab facility pending a passing grade on a lift test/physical assessment test. I have to show that I can lift 50 lbs. without looking like I am struggling. Does...

  9. Any tips for taking the 50 lb. lift test?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thanks!

  10. New Grad Failed Lift Test

    emptyboxcars replied to KerriaBoo22's topic in Nursing Career

    Anyone have any further tips? I'm going to be testing for this soon myself.....little nervous about it. I need all the tips I can get!

  11. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    emptyboxcars replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know this is an older post, but I will be taking a physical assessment/lift test soon. I must pass in order to be hired. I must show I can lift 50 lbs without showing it's causing me difficulty....

  12. Night Shift Rehab Nurses-How do you organize?

    emptyboxcars replied to coopman712's topic in Rehabilitation

    Not to sabotage your thread, because I think it's a great one, but can the OP tell me what it's like working as a night nurse doing rehab? I am a new grad who will be starting on a sub-acute rehab...

  13. Nursing and being a mother....

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a stay at home mom for awhile now. However, I spent the last few years in school to be a nurse. I've finished my degree and am in the process of finding a job as an RN. BUT, having a...

  14. Nursing and being a mother....

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. I am focusing my job searches on part time (less then 12 hr shifts) and casual. However, I still struggle with wondering if this will be too much. I am encouraged by some...

  15. I can't seem to get a job in nursing, should I look into something else for now?

    emptyboxcars replied to FarmerFNP's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Curious to hear how you're liking this experience. I am considering a position as an RN with PSA, but am a little concerned about doing home health as a new grad. Now that you've been doing it for a...

  16. Took NCLEX today....

    emptyboxcars replied to LLL01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quote from Danielle318 I've NEVER known it happen to anyone personally but I've read a few stories in online nursing forums Interesting. The only stories I can find online are about false negatives....

  17. PVT trick

    emptyboxcars replied to obloom14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWESOME!!! Congratulations! ME TOO! I just checked Pearson Vue's Quick Results and I PASSED! I was quite dubious after leaving the testing center. And I had my doubts about that PVT, but I got...

  18. Took NCLEX today....

    emptyboxcars replied to LLL01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Interesting. The only stories I can find online are about false negatives. Thanks for responding. Guess we'll see what my official results are soon

  19. pvt tricks..

    emptyboxcars replied to jaisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! You have my admiration for taking this test with English being your second language. I cannot imagine doing that. I think it would be so difficult, since the test is so hard for...

  20. Took NCLEX today....

    emptyboxcars replied to LLL01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So you can actually get a false positive result then? I would love to know if that's

  21. PVT trick

    emptyboxcars replied to obloom14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry to hear about your result. (((HUGS))) You can do beat this test! Keep us posted on how your next test

  22. Got good pop-up - I think I passed :-)

    emptyboxcars replied to knitnurse72's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you find out if you officially passed? I'm wondering the same thing about the accuracy of this PVT thing.....I hope you had some good news. Please share and let us know either way to help us...

  23. PVT trick

    emptyboxcars replied to obloom14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope you hear some good news soon! Let us know how you did! I'm playing the waiting game, too.

  24. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    emptyboxcars replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So, I have not read this entire thread because there are so many, many posts. But I'm curious if you ended up passing the NCLEX because my experience with the test was very similar to yours. That...

  25. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    emptyboxcars replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is how i feel right now. I felt like a lot of the questions i was getting weren't anything like the ones I'd practiced. I'd used NCLEX 4000, Kaplan (the book not the Q bank) and Saunders. Most...