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hi doglover14! i went to harbor college and it was an outstanding experience.it is an extremely tuff program, but it prepared me for nclex. they have a very high pass rate(check the BRN). where do you live because the 2 schools are in opposite directions. i went to southwest for a few prereqs as well. caffeine

Oh dear:arghh:, not what I was hoping for. Thanks for the response though. Caffeine

My supervisor or QA person will send the oasis back to you and you resubmit with corrections. Caffeine

Hello nurses!, For those of you with experience,is the computerized Oasis document quicker/easier to complete than the old fashioned 20 page hand written one? Thanks in advance, Caffeine

Pm me. I'll tell u where I went and the ends and outs. There is hope;) Caffeine

In my opinion, it was definetly "not a joke". It wasn't impossible but definetly the most stressful test I have ever taken so far.Caffeine

In California, gum was not allowed too.And when you went on break, finger scan, ID check, empty out pockets,tcdb:)Caffeine

Hey Ruiz, I just pm you. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Caffeine

Hi, I too was an LVN to RN and it was not easy. As an LVN, I was not used to the paperwork and nsg care plans at all:madface:. I struggled big time and needed help badly. I did find help with my classmates who were generic RNs. They had the solid foundation and knowledge from 1st semester that I did not have. Ask your generic RN classmates for guidance /suggestions. I wish I would have sooner so that I wasn't playing catchup. You can do it. Good luck, Caffeine

I am a fresh, new grad RN. I have seen a few ads seeking new grads and I have been lucky enough to get several interviews. Once I get there why do they ask " So do you have any experience?" I thought this was for a new grad!!!!!!??? To make it more interesting they also ask " So what other languages do you speak?" What!!!!!! I'm just a new grad RN who is not multi- lingual, nor do I have any acute experience in a hospital:no: What I am is extremely passionate, a patient advocate,who would love to show you what I can do. PLease give me a chance. Just a rant, Caffeine

I totally agree with Begosh. The NCLEX is not content only, but test strategy. ABC's, stable vs unstable, real vs. unreal etc.. Kaplan was a huge help imo. I did the live classroom version and online. I felt this was similiar to the NCLEX. Good luck 2 u - u can do it! Caffeine

UPDATE I had to turn down the SNF RN position. The manager was not willing to extend me an orientation beyond 2 days. Some new grads perhaps could have handled the stress but not me:no:. I feel good with my decision. The patients deserve someone competent and prepared. I tip my hat to those new grads who managed to tuff it out working with 40+ residents and 24-48 hour orientation. Good luck to us all in the struggle, Caffeine

Too long:crying2:. I got my LVN in 2000 and waited ,waited, waited. I could've had my NP by now but oh well. I graduated in June 2012 with my ADN. Do it now!!!!! Caffeiine

If I only could! Caffeine:roflmao:

Yes, I have:crying2: Caffeine

Yes,I have. Caffeine

LOL, If I only could;) Caffeine

Awesome Great response, Caffeine

Thanks guys for the replies. I was told not to leave it blank on the application. I wrote the lowest salary that I'd be comfortable working for. Needless to say, I haven't heard back from any of them lol:yawn: Caffeine

Hi, I have applied to a few places who ask "Salary Requirement"? What is the purpose of this? Don't they know their budget or is this a way to weed out the expensive? I did not want to put too little or too much but geeze... They also ask for a specific figure and not leave the answer blank. Thanks in advance:nurse: Caffeine

This would be my dream profession. Any RN's in S. Cali who are living the dream have any advice/suggestions on how a new grad can break into this profession? I know there are $2-3k certs that I can take but this won't guarantee me a job ;( Any good words or suggestions for me? Thanks in advance, Caffeine

My orientation was postponed to next week. Will report back:barf02: Caffeine

Thanks, but after I asked for a longer orientation and to possibly shadow a nurse, I never heard from the agency again. I don't regret my decision or theirs. It is now understood that I probably would not have gotten the support I needed with the agency's response anyway. I'm hopeful for something more substantial and I will keep plugging away at the employment crisis. Caffeine

Thank u. I am actually not looking forward at all but I'm trying to keep an open mind. My RN license is everything to me.Caffeine

Thanks for the advice. My orientation is this Thurs and Friday. I will see how it goes but I'm already making alternate plans. Caffeine