solson87

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1. Successful night shift stories...

   solson87 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! I graduated in December and licensed in Feb....it's been a loooooooooong road trying to get a job, but it finally is about to pay off! I couldn't be happier!

2. Successful night shift stories...

   solson87 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

   YAY!!!! I'm so excited after reading this post. I start my FIRST RN job on monday (although the first week is all orientation 8a-5p)! I was a little worried about working nights b/c I am married but after thinking about the pros and cons and reading ...

3. Please help!!! Job decision

   solson87 replied to solson87's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it is! And that's what I would prefer....lets just hope the interview goes well!!!!

4. things to do on your night off

   solson87 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

   oh man! I'm so nervous!! I don't have any kids but I am married, and it worries me that working nights may be detrimental to my marriage! I'm not quite sure what to do at this point!

5. Please help!!! Job decision

   solson87 replied to solson87's topic in General Nursing

   Mesa~ Thanks for your advice! That is what I did as well. I got several opinions from people who do a lot of hiring themselves and they all said the same thing you did. Be honest but spin it in a way that shows you want to make the best decision for ...

6. Please help!!! Job decision

   solson87 replied to solson87's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just a little hesitant to do that b/c I'm afraid that will burn a bridge and maybe I'd like to work there in the future...I don't want to leave them with a sour taste in their mouth, and they have expressed that they don't like it when RN's start...

7. Please help!!! Job decision

   solson87 replied to solson87's topic in General Nursing

   It's a part-time home health company it's a M-F 9-5 job...the hospital job is a night shift. I don't want to do both, but haven't been offered both jobs....yet....I don't want to lose an opportunity in case I don't get the hospital job, but don't wan...

8. I just took the NCLEX-RN today and i am freaking out!!!

   solson87 replied to kt424's topic in NCLEX

   Just to let everyone know....I did the PVT when I took NCLEX, got the "good pop-up" and it DID work!!! So anyone who gets that, have some confidence!!

9. things to do on your night off

   solson87 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

   Question?? So people who work nights...do you always stay up all night on your days off and then sleep during the day?? I'm possibly getting a night job and I'm married so I would like to at least see my husband on days off.....what do all of you ni...

10. Please help!!! Job decision

    solson87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice ASAP!!! I have a part-time opportunity with a home health company and need to call them back with a decision. However, I also have a GOOD chance of getting on with a local hospital (which I would prefer) I haven't heard back from t...

11. My life is about to completely change.... Nervous/Excited!!

    solson87 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice but Congrats!!!! I just took NCLEX today and think I passed (according to Pearson Vue trick haha)! I really want to work in any area that involves babies or peds but have a feeling that I will have to put in my time before I ...

12. I just took the NCLEX-RN today and i am freaking out!!!

    solson87 replied to kt424's topic in NCLEX

    Ok! I just got home from the testing center, I too shut off at 75 Q's...did NOT expect it to tho!! I had prob. 6-7 SATA's and a few nutrition...I wasn't going to do the PVT, but after reading everyone else's posts, I did and it gave me the "good pop-...