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I had my (virtual) interview today too. I was extremely nervous. The interviewers were very warm and friendly. I was told they would make a decision in about 4 weeks.

Congrats!!! That’s great

I couldn’t find a thread on 2021 either. I was hoping not too many people applied lol! I applied as well. Good luck everyone, let’s keep each other updated on the process.

I'm not trying to be rude or sarcastic....but....just because you can do something under the "influence" does not mean you should. I agree with Fribblet! Please just hear me out before you flame me. There are many functional alcoholics who drive around without getting into accidents! I knew someone personally that had a "perfect driving record". Does this mean it's okay for him to drive while under the influence of alcohol? Yeah I know there is a big difference between someone voluntarily drinking and someone involuntarily developing a disease such as fibromyalgia and taking Vicodin as ordered. However, the underlying principles are still the same. They are both drugs and they both legal. It's only illegal to drive while drinking and the same should apply to narcotics. What's next pilots flying planes while under the influence....yikes!!! We have to be careful what we wish. Do we really want to open this can of worms? I just think that nursing is a very critical area. People's lives are on the line and I would not feel comfortable with nurses walking around "under the influence"....as you put it. Furthermore, you stated your job will be "pushing papers" soo in that case no one should know about your medications. The medical field is a whole other animal and patients have the right to be in the hands of nurses, doctors, etc. who are not under the "influence".

Congratulations!!! I guess things are getting better for new grads! I just got a job too. I'm in Miami, Florida and the job market here has been terrible as well. I graduated Dec 2009! I just got a job offer this past Friday after hundreds of applications! I'll be working nights too, on a Telemetry/Diabetes floor. :yeah:As a matter of fact, I just got home from the hospital doing all the pre-employment physicals,paperwork, etc. It all seems like a dream. As I filled out the papers I looked at the top of the form and the job title had "Registered Nurse" in bold letters! WOW! I will never forget this feeling that I'm feeling!:redbeathe Yayy us!!!

Thanks OSouthern:)

Thank You!!! Sorry i am just responding. How was your interview? Waiting is the tough part of the process. I did not sleep for three days while I waited to interview and then for their decision. Hopefully you will get this job! Let me know how everything turns out and good luck!

I'm sooo excited!! I finally got a job!!! The Florida job market is one of the toughest areas in country right now! Its been very hard to cope with not finding a job for soo long. I graduated Dec 09! It's such a blessing. I've been reading the threads and a lot of new grads have been looking for a job whole year with no luck. I feel soo blessed to have this position! Anyway, I'm going to be on a Telemetry/Diabetes unit at a major hospital system! To all you new grad still desperately searching hang in there your day will come!:) Keep applying something will happen!Yaay me!!!!!

That's interesting, all this time I was under the impression BSN and ADN took the SAME CRITICAL THINKING NCLEX EXAM:lol2:

I'm sure you are frustrated. The economy is the blame for most facilities wanting experience. Imagine my frustration I can't get a job@all! Most employers want experience in any area. I'm a new grad(Dec09), no luck with a job! All we can do is be patient and keep applying.

I graduated my generic RN program in Dec 09 passed boards on first try Feb 10! I didn't feel like (or afford) to pay nearly $400 for licensing application and test. Then turn around and spend $500 on a review! Especially since my school gave us a big HESI review and study material at the end of our program which is similar to most nclex-RN classes if not better! I just felt like my school prepared us very well with their very critical thinking style of testing throughout my nursing program. I figured if I made it there I could make it anywhere lol!I had my own study sessions at home and practiced whatever review questions I could get my hands on!I was right and saved a whole lot of cash! Tht was just my personal experience but if you feel grossly unprepared than by all means get some help! Just weigh the pros and cons!

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There are some schools that have the lectures online soo you don't have to go to the classroom for lecture but you still have to go in for clinical hours. Its not fully online...

Well I researched some online programs before I started my traditional generic classroom program. However, I decided not to go that route....but hey that was just my personal preference. I completed my classroom program successfully! I graduated Dec 09 and passed boards Feb 10(btw most new grads are having difficulties finding jobs these days no matter what type of program...but that's another topic) The point I'm trying to make is any nursing program is going be difficult and is not something you will be able to do in your spare time! Being a nursing student is a full-time job which requires a lot of personal sacrifices in order to be successful! Tons of studying, projects, clinical hours in a hospital(my program required close to 900hours)etc. Even if you do online lectures you will still be required to go to clinical sites for your hours. If you really want to be a nurse go for it! I did it with two small children....but I had to rearrange my life around school not the other way around! It takes a lot of discipline to accomplish a nursing degree I think it will take much more to do it online. If you feel like this is something you can handle then do it. I just think you should go into this prepared to make some changes in your life in order to adapt to nursing school! You have to live,sleep,eat,nursing lol!(seriously) You will probably need your family to be your support system. There were many nights I could not do my normal daily home activities and my family helped me out soo I had time to study or they would drop the kids off/pick them up from school while attended clinical rotations at hospital(12hour shifts 2days a week from6:30am-7:00pm). My intentions are to give you the heads up I hope this helps! Good luck with whatever path you choose to take!