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  1. Kaplan Review

    senseiRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I am using the Kaplan Review to study for the NCLEX and I was wondering if anyone can share their experiences with Kaplan, what worked and what didn't........ I'm scoring decently but I have...

  2. Took NCLEX Today - it was HARD!

    senseiRN replied to 33762FL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Usually a lot of SATA questions is a good sign (from these boards & from people i know that have taken the nclex this

  3. how did you make money while job hunting?

    senseiRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading posts of job hunts in the last two years...... how did you pay for bills/living expenses while job hunting? some of the people who posted said it took them 6 to 9 to 12 months to find a...

  4. how did you make money while job hunting?

    senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies! I have worked as a waitress so I'll probably look into that.... Has anyone worked as a

  5. how did you make money while job hunting?

    senseiRN replied to senseiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated May 2011 and I'm studying for my NCLEX.... just wanted to know what my options are while I'm job hunting. Right now, I live at home and babysit for extra

  6. Failed again on 4th attempt pretty bummed out!!

    senseiRN replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, If you are getting 265 questions each time you have taken the NCLEX, it means that you are thisclose to passing. It would be a different story if you are failing at 75 questions. Don't give up,...

  7. Kaplan Review

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

    Thanks! I would really appreciate

  8. I got a job offer!

    senseiRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! How did you prep for the interview? What type of questions did they

  9. New grad moving from Phoenix to Chicago

    senseiRN replied to Chechy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey, I'm also a new grad and the market doesn't look good. HOWEVER, last year, new grads (that I knew) were hired either August/Sept or Dec/Jan/Feb. I suggest getting your license asap ( the places...

  10. acute care nurse practitioner

    senseiRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello, I am looking at post-grad opportunities and critical care is something that I would love to do for the rest of my life. For the acute care nurse practitioner (or anyone that has worked with...

  11. What are the pros and cons of studying in the PI vs US?

    senseiRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I just finished nursing school (in the US) and I'm just waiting to take the NCLEX & find a job. After I get a job, I am planning on paying for one of my cousin's education. My aunt/family...

  12. How long after passing do you receive your license?

    senseiRN replied to nikkimgxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know how long the wait in

  13. A normal New Grad

    senseiRN replied to hotscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations

  14. Just graduated!! DILEMMA: I don't have hospital experience other than school clinical

    senseiRN replied to new.grad's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the same boat as you. I don't have work experience outside of clinical rotations either :/ Right now, I am just focusing on passing the NCLEX. Where I'm from, unless you are applying for new...

  15. ICU/CVICU practicum

    senseiRN replied to wannabeRN11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I completed my last rotation on a cardiac ICU. The first day was overwhelming. I finally asked the nurses what are the common diagnoses (acute MI's, heart failure (left vs right), hypertension, renal...

  16. Applying for jobs before getting the RN?

    senseiRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied to positions a few weeks before graduating (I freaked out about not having a job hahah)........ For one of the positions, HR called back, asked if I had my license, and then told me to call...

  17. Graduated in May 2011 Waiting for ATT..Study Tips?

    senseiRN replied to Haylee1301's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    me too! just doing kaplan review........... definitely worth the

  18. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    senseiRN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated first week of May 2011. Have gone on one interview so far.... I'm giving myself until September to find a job... otherwise, I will be looking out of state (probably Texas or

  19. Thank you card after interview?

    senseiRN replied to TrinCell's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really? I feel weird writing a thank you note via e-mail. It seems insincere. Has it worked for you? Do they reply

  20. 7 weeks wait to hear about a job...

    senseiRN replied to MelissaRN.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this a residency program? I feel like 4-6 weeks is normal due to the large volume of applicants where I'm from. Good

  21. Possible Job in the ICU as a NEW GRAD

    senseiRN replied to John Johnson's topic in Critical Care

    Jacks76, I'm thinking of going straight into ICU (I'm a new grad). I have a couple of questions for you. How long was your orientation period? Was the ICU position overwhelming in the sense that you...