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  1. NCLEX exam without going to nursing school?

    jabroadwater replied to Mora101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just for your edification, an ADN program requires the same number of clinical hours that a BSN does. A BSN just requires a few more courses such as arts, history, and some nursing management that...

  2. Starting school at older age! :(

    jabroadwater replied to Lessh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're in your 20's and worrying about starting school at your age....!?! I graduated nursing school a month after my 50th birthday!! You're never too old. Regardless of how old you are, if you...

  3. RN Boards failed 3x

    jabroadwater replied to shopgirl571's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Hurst Review. In fact, it was the only review I used and it helped me

  4. Do Navy Nurse Reserve OFFICERS have to complete boot camp?

    jabroadwater replied to BorgQueen1701's topic in Government, Military

    EVERYONE going into the military attends SOME type of basic military training. Not sure how long the Navy's officer training is

  5. Leaving After 10 Months

    jabroadwater replied to DEgalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't necessarily think you're making a mistake if you are changing jobs into one you like, and already have a job lined up. If you were just quitting without having another job in the works, I...

  6. New Grad Job Hunting

    jabroadwater replied to NewRNin2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In today's market, where everything is going electronic, it is very rare to speak with a real person when either applying, or hearing a response from a job application. I graduated in December, took...

  7. Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    jabroadwater replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have to agree with the last poster, in my case, it wasn't so much the associates degree as the lack of experience. I graduated in New Orleans and couldn't find a job in the area. Every place I...

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    jabroadwater replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of the girls I work with calls a Mepilex a

  9. insignificant complaint...lol

    jabroadwater replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Our name tags don't have out last names on them either, in fact, I can opt to use my nickname as opposed to my given name (ie, Jimmy for James) on my badge. I personally prefer the use of the first...

  10. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    jabroadwater replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I live in New Orleans and graduated in December 2010. I didn't even begin looking for a job until I passed my boards in Jan. It took me until March to find a job. While there are LOTS of nurse...

  11. New grad and I love my job!

    jabroadwater replied to 1968cowgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a 50 year old who had a mid life crisis and decided to change careers late in life. I graduated last December and started my first nursing job in March. My ambition was to work ER, and I...

  12. Advice for a first year nursing student

    jabroadwater replied to ceebee530's topic in General Students

    Just to offer my "two cents' worth"... I'm a recent grad as of December 2010, who went into nursing as a second career, starting in my late 40's. During that first sememster of school, I like a very...

  13. Uniform color by discipline

    jabroadwater replied to annetter's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it as an issue of being able to "wear what you want", many companies and organizations have uniforms (police, military, mechanics, just to name a few). I personally like the idea, not so...

  14. A Kind Act....

    jabroadwater posted a topic in General Nursing

    The nicest thing happened today, and I just wanted to pass it on. I am a new grad, and in the process of getting hired at a large hospital in Jackson. I went up this morning to do my HR processing,...

  15. States without reciprocity requirements??

    jabroadwater replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Mind if I ask what state you're in, and how far are you looking to relocate? I went to school and graduated in New Orleans. After being unable to find a job in New Orleans, I immediately applied for...

  16. Continuing Education

    jabroadwater posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I could research this, but I'm gonna take the lazy way and ask.... During clinicals, I met an RN, and during conversation, she said that she wanted to go back to school and get her BSN (she had...

  17. Any other "late Bloomer" RNs out there?

    jabroadwater replied to hgorrondona's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    That's exactly why I went to Jackson. I must have applied for two dozen jobs with Ochsner and was denied for every one without even a call for an interview. I also applied for a job with West Jeff,...

  18. Are Lafayette hospitals hiring new grads rns?

    jabroadwater replied to Medtech2005's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yep, graduated in December. Hang in there and don't get discouraged, something will come along. Just apply for everything you can find and keep your options open about

  19. Any other "late Bloomer" RNs out there?

    jabroadwater replied to hgorrondona's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm in the New Orleans area. I just took a job in Jackson MS. I'm not relocating; I have family in that area and the work schedule makes it feasible to go back and

  20. Are Lafayette hospitals hiring new grads rns?

    jabroadwater replied to Medtech2005's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    There were several openings at University Hospital in Lafayette. I was called for an interview for an ER position a couple of weeks ago, but I had already taken a position with a hospital in Jackson...

  21. Any other "late Bloomer" RNs out there?

    jabroadwater replied to hgorrondona's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I graduated in December 2010, a month after my 50th birthday. To make it more unique, I came into nurse from a totally unrelated career field, having never worked in medical/health care. While I...

  22. Most common psych meds?

    jabroadwater replied to Calt's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Calt, If you'll PM me with an e-mail, I'll send you a GREAT handout that we got in school at the start of our Mental Health rotation that might be very useful and answer any of your questions....

  23. Anxious about upcoming Nclex Rn exam,Need suggestion

    jabroadwater replied to pinky26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I attended Hurst and it was AWESOME. They boast a 98% pass rate on first time

  24. A little advice poowease

    jabroadwater replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Whispera, the RN to BSN programs at Louisiana State and Southeastern don't require any clinicals and all those classes can be completed online. Our professors at my ADN program told us that we were...

  25. A little advice poowease

    jabroadwater replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    One other question; what part of the country are you in? I ran into a similar situation. I graduated from an ADN program in New Orleans. I waited until I took my boards to start looking, but like...