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I graduated in October with an ADN and got my dream job in the OR! I started orientation last week! What was difficult for me, wasnt the type of degree I had just trying to get the interview and the hospital only offeres OR internships for nurses a c...

:yeah:There seems to be quite a few of us starting OR orientation in July! I start mine July 11th at a large teaching hospital that is a level 1 trauma center too Im so excited and nervous! Im a new grad and like you said that first year is going to ...

OMG I start my OR orientation July 11th also!!!!! Im so excited and nervous! my orientation will be 6 months! Good luck to all of us OR newbies!!!!!:clpty:

I have an interview tomorrow for an OR Nurse internship, I have never interviewed for OR before and only have 4months experience in skilled nursing/LTC. I want this sooo badly!!!! Can anyone give me any tips on what to expect for this area in an int...

Thank you! I did look back at previous posts, which was helpful (Dont know why I didnt think of that first) Interview went amazing!!! It was a panel interview with the clinical educator and about 5 other team members from OR, we all clicked really we...

I graduated nursing school in October, took Nclex November, and was extactic to be an RN.....until 100+ applications and rejections Ugh....it's enough to knock anyone down, So imagine my surprise when I got a call OFFERING my a nursing position!!!!! ...

Wow!!! I don't know what I would do without this site!! The support, wisdom, and encouragment is great!!! I have my first day of orientation Friday! I will definately pay close attention, take notes, and ask ask ask!!! I will let you all know how it ...

OMG Thank you BOTH soooooooo much!!!! I take your replies to heart and will definately use the tips mentioned....the cheat sheets for meds and codes are brilliant! I feel a little better already! Oh and of course I will ask whenever Im in doubt (just...

I would love a DVD like that, Im a new RN and don't have a job yet, but I feel like school just doesnt prepare us for real life nursing, and being able to refresh and learn new things is always welcomed!!

I agree....there has to be a better option, this really saddens me, I say use the dogs for the residents, it seems the best solution and most compassionate idea.

wow thats a shocking request!!! I really hope you dont and wont sign those papers!

Yes I agree, at least we are struggling together and it's a blessing to have this site for support!! I graduated in October and have been unemployed since January so the pressure is mounting! I did not get the psych position due to lack of experience...

So, I had a meeting with HR of a local hospital last week and went in for a 2nd interview with the unit manager of the floor that I am applying for. I feel like it went really well but with so many people applying and all the competition and the fact...

Thank you so much for your response, :hug: you are absolutely right! Im going to apply at a LTC facility where I know someone that can put in a good word for me, I also applied to an oncology clinic and have an interview for part time psych rn posi...

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I waited 3 weeks after the school sent my stuff to bon to get my ATT, and then depending on how many people have scheduled exams....you may not be able to get a test spot right away. Dont worry about it too much and focus on studying while you wait.

Im not sure how that works, but why did you go to a non-accredited school? You should call your local board of nursing and ask to be sure!

No....They decided to go with someone who had experience. Story of my life!!! how can I get experience if no one will hire me? Im feeling so defeated I'm starting to feel like I may have to apply to LTC facilities but my heart is in acute care, not...

GOOD LUCK!!!

I didn't take Kaplan and I passed, I took a much cheaper review class in the midwest by Mark Klimek. A lot of people liked Kaplan that took it, but I believe people can pass without, just my

CONGRATS!!

I studied from the moment I graduated till I got my ATT and then tested right away....about 3 1/2 weeks, did Lacharity: 1 chapter/day focused on content for about 3 hrs/day and did questions from nclex 3500 about 75-100/day focusing on rationals pass...

Words cannot describe how the rollercoaster of emotions, I rescheduled nclex 3 times, every time an earlier spot became available, I booked it!! I felt that the longer I waited to take the exam, the higher my level of anxiety would be. I took it this...

Got my official results today!!! I passed!!! Im officially an RN!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!

Im officially an RN :heartbeat:D!!!!!!!The Trick worked for me!!!!!!! Tooked boards nov 17th, went home, did the trick and got the good popup and then today I saw my lic.# on the BON website!!!!!!! WOOHOOOO!!!:monkeydance: