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I personally spoke to Katie for my podcast, and she told me that for NY MED, they needed interesting nurses and she was one of the chosen ones. No one wants to watch boring tv. It's always easy to make assumptions and more about someone until you actually know them. But either way, their lives and successes will go on, just as yours will. The difference is what the levels of those successes will be.

I interview Katie for my podcast and she is a great person. She helps and supports all those around her. The actual issue is there are blurred lines with how something that is integral to society like social media is feared rather than being understood. If anyone wants to criticize Katie and say it's gotten to her head, that's one way of looking at it. But, with people like Dr. Oz on the tv. there aren't many ways for one to discount that there media always likes to have a point of reference. Whichever way your opinion goes, I'm proud that Katie has been up to bigger and better things like being signed by Dickies scrubs and more. Everyone wants to be regular and boring, but you're not utilizing your full potential if you're not USING your full potential.

Hi there! Congratulations on your success. I too would e grateful if you could email me the materials. [email protected] sorry to be a bother. I am waiting for my ATT and looking forward to taking my boards soon. I pray for continued success in your endeavors!

captainmeowbot Be aware that where ever you are in life, there are exceptions to every rule. To get a job as a nurse, you DON'T have to have had hospital experience. Of course, it puts you at an advantage to work in a hospital and it would help you out in more ways than you could imagine At the hospital where I currently work, there are tons of new grads that are hired without any prior hospital experience. What I have seen as an average wait time for grads from my associates program in NJ is that it took some just 3 months to get a job, and others, an average of 3 to 6 months (depending on if they were still trying despite not being called back). There are also people who take jobs at nursing homes for 3 to 6 months prior to working in hospitals (the ones that didn't sign contracts that would lock them to work for 2 years or more) and others that worked in surgery centers. Also, after your first nursing semester, the material you would have learned replaces going for a CNA license, at least I know that applies in the North East in New Jersey, New York and some other places, so taking a CNA course may not be where you wanna go. Also, don't be afraid, ask your professors in your program.

Congrats NurseLoveJoy88. You significant other can't have picked a more perfect time. For not only will you efficiently get married, but will also be enthused, happy, and a bit hard on using time. I wouldn't be surprised if you have your lectures with you right before you say "I DO". Congrats!

for me, it's 13 more days... it's my last semester in nursing.

I don't know about everyone else, but being my last semester, I have a set plan of finishing in May '12 and taking my NCLEX at the first available date. So taking a break is not all the way an option. I've been doing my readings and working and listening to pre-recorded lectures for the next semester. I plan on having an easier last semester of nursing. I do plan on enjoying New Years. Don't slack of fellow students. Do something everyday, what ever you can to organize yourself for the semester to come. Happy New Year All.

It's all good. Whether you get an externship or not bears no closure on you getting a job period. What do I mean by that? It means that upon passing the nclex, it may take you 6 months average to a year maximum ( though I have seen people who got jobs 3 months after passing the nclex with no prior hospital work experience), the bottom line is YOU WILL GET A JOB. The externship may serve an advantage to others and people like me who got it, but it doesn't stop you from not getting a job post nclex licensure.

Thank you all for your input. I am building myself up with my notes and keeping an eye on the class notes for the 4th and last semester of nursing school so that i'll have a much more interesting time finishing up as opposed to those who are just learning the material for the first time.

Hmmm..... Thanks for the advice. As much as I want to continue, I missed that aspect on the outlook of the situation.

Hi, I'm not sure if anyone has put up a post that addresses my situation. I'm a nursing student at PCCC and have to retake Maternity and Peds this spring. I've spoke with the Dean, and basically, the retake will have to be postponed till this Fall, which means graduation will be next year in May (2011) as opposed to fall 2010. I already have an idea of things I might do in the meanwhile. I do currently work at a hospital as an Aide and also have a nursing externship under my belt. Does anyone else have any suggestions. FYI: I do plan to go on for my Bachelors and from there, to become a CRNA ( nurse anesthetist) Any input is welcome.

By the way, I think your med-surg book for nursing 2 is still the same. I can email you the syllabus and the exam grid + the pharmacology exam questions so you can hit the ground with your sneakers on, ready to run. Let me know.

Glad to hear that you are blocking out the negativity. One thing's for sure, nursing 2 is different. The books below were helpful in nursing 2. If you are able to, you can take a trip to the barnes and nobles in Clifton during the semester and do questions from the following books. The Prentice Hall book is also a very good resource, just like the Saunders book to summarize each topic ( in case you cant/ or are not able to do all the reading from your textbook). On the other hand, the prices on half.com are pretty good for nclex books. Half.com: Prentice Hall Rationales(9780131195998): Mary Ann Hogan: Books Half.com: Mosbys Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN Examination(9780323047241): Dolores F. Saxton: Books Half.com: Practice Questions for NCLEX-RN(9781401805906): Donna F. Gauwitz: Books Happy Holidays!

Congrats NJgirl! I bet you'll be celebrating this Christmas like its your first. I guess I might've seen you around as I had nursing 3 at Passaic this fall as well. What a semester it was! Best of luck in the semester to come.

Congrats Michelle and Dee! Also for some reason, I never got any updates sent to my email, so I've not been on here in a while. Did either of you take Microbiology with Prof Areche in the evening at PCCC? I was in that class and I also saw a lot of classmates that got into the evening program. CONGRATS! :yeah: Also, let me know if you have any questions or if I can help with anything.