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  1. Has anyone passed the NCLEX the first time without a review course??

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for all the replies and advice. I'll look into those

  2. success although bittersweet

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Two people I have met have the same charge as u (underage drinking) I don't think this held them back from receiving their att they haven't tested yet. Also the assistant director of our unit had the...

  3. Any June NCLEX Test Takers Out There?

    jaznia15 replied to Missy BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take mine June 3rd @

  4. success although bittersweet

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hmmm I don't think a catfight constitutes a probationary license but we'll see. I'm gonna keep people

  5. How fast did you find your first job?

    jaznia15 replied to casnee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated this month (May) had an offer for a nurse extern graduate position since March started last week. Take nclex June 3rd and as soon as I receive my license # if I pass I'll be immediately...

  6. success although bittersweet

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    LOL thanks I was nervous about my criminal background but I guess here in Georgia they are just looking for Someone with a pulse but I do think it depends on the hospital's needs. The job I got is on...

  7. success although bittersweet

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have a job have been hired since March but just started in May at the second largest hospital in GA as a nurse extern graduate which will go to clinical nurse as soon as my license # posts. I also...

  8. How long did it take to receive license after passing boards?

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm hearing GA is slow in posting your name especially now with one furlough day per week. I've heard it can take up to 4 weeks after passing the NCLEX. I got my ATT yesterday after applying...

  9. Just a Question about the BON background checks...

    jaznia15 replied to chinacatSN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In the state of GA you have to divulge any arrest whether found guilty or not and turn in the proper court documents. It should be outlined in the Iowa application what constitutes a yes response to...

  10. Fired after 16 years related to my felony

    jaznia15 replied to nursester's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I thought GA was an unforgiving state as well and even though I have just applied to the Board with a misdemeanor affray(fighting) on my record, I have already got a secured job despite the conviction...

  11. Don't know what to do (job offer)

    jaznia15 replied to optimusRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I ended up taking the job offer from MCCG despite the 18 month contract. The benefits offered to new grads are you get hired on as a nurse extern grad which only pays a little over $12 an hour until...

  12. RN's, how much did you borrow for school?

    jaznia15 replied to steveogurule's topic in General Nursing

    I'm about to graduate Next Saturday from a BSN program. I had $25,000 worth of scholarships and grants and borrowed a little over $25,000 in loans. The hospital I am going to work for is going to...

  13. Coliseum Medical Center

    jaznia15 replied to Missy BSN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I got an offer from there the other day for the cardiac stepdown unit, unfortunately I had already accepted an offer from MCCG. Coliseum does not do the new hire 18 month contract, MCCG does. I...

  14. Night shift and Sleeping

    jaznia15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a spinoff thread from the thread about the nurse getting caught sleeping. I have always wondered if everyone stays awake on night shift (RN Wise). I am a CNA (getting my BSN in May) and...

  15. Did it take longer to get licensed even after revealing your jaded past?

    jaznia15 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Ok I'm quite confused because many people have told me that my misdemeanor charge of affray(fighting) should not keep me from being licensed or even be a problem as long as I am truthful and of course...

  16. nurse residency

    jaznia15 replied to hopefulnurse11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Georgia is not necessarily a bad place for new grads. Its hard for new grads to get positions at Atlanta hospitals because they usually want you to have a year or two of experience OR do their nurse...

  17. Are misdemeanors a big deal in Georgia??

    jaznia15 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I must say I have never been scared that I would have a hard time getting my license until after reading posts in this forum. I was found guilty of misdemeanor affray (fighting) two years ago and had...

  18. Looking to move to a different state, but where?

    jaznia15 replied to JEP2011's topic in Nursing Career

    I got a question for the original poster??? Why do you want to move soon after graduating rather than after you gain experience (1-2 years) at a hospital in Michigan. The spanish population is...

  19. Is there really a nursing shortage? I am starting to think not.

    jaznia15 replied to sc0628's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, I am also graduating in May from a BSN program at a state university and our program has required 240 hours for our practicum hour requirements and most of us are in specialty areas of ADULT...

  20. Hello I am a new CNA I am 19 Years old and had a question for everyone

    jaznia15 replied to Anthonyp's topic in General Nursing

    Hello I am 21 now and have been a CNA since I was 18 as well. I am proud to say I am graduating with a BSN this May. I used being a CNA as a stepping stone and have worked in a nursing home setting...

  21. Did it take longer to get licensed even after revealing your jaded past?

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    @IcuRN, yes ma'am I have already gotten the disposition of my case and am working on my letter now. I have talked to my advisor about doing a character reference for me as well. I don't graduate...

  22. nurse residency

    jaznia15 replied to hopefulnurse11's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm so glad I didn't go then, I figured maybe that's what they were doing just inviting everyone that

  23. I wish I would have never went into nursing... :(

    jaznia15 replied to believeallispossible's topic in Nursing Career

    From what I can tell from your story, you have not actually worked as a nurse as of yet. Why not get the license you've spent money and time to attain and actually trying working. I know school is...

  24. Did it take longer to get licensed even after revealing your jaded past?

    jaznia15 replied to jaznia15's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am so glad to hear that, so many people that I know tell me not to worry and just to be honest, but then I get on here and see so many posts where people are having trouble with a criminal...

  25. just took the NCLEX!!!

    jaznia15 replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know if Pearson is the politically correct term, but one of my classmates told me a quick way to find out if you have passed the NCLEX is to try to register to take it again after you have...