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I think it depends on the market/ area you are in, if you are in a poor hiring market for new grads then take the position if you think you can stick it out and wait for a better position then do that. I took a job in a methadone clinic which is cons...

I was asked some basic questions, the first being "tell me about yourself" this is in my opinion where they figure out what type of person you are. I usually talk about my schooling, academic accomplishments and about my jobs during nursing school an...

I will be starting a position in a methadone clinic shortly and would like some advice on how to adjust my schedule to the early morning shift (starting at 5:30am yikes!) as well as any tips and tricks experienced nurses can offer. Also I am a new g...

does the facility you work for offer tuition assistance or reimbursement? this will help you paying for school. If you wish to be an RN I would go for the RN instead of doing the LPN route, but If its not possible for you due to financial reasons or ...

I took some time off after graduation not too long about two weeks to relax and enjoy my accomplishment. I personally felt Kaplan was the closest to the nclex exam. I used their 5 week study program and passed in 75 Questions. I also used ati with k...

I used both ATI and Kaplan, Ati was included with my schools tuition and we were strongly encouraged by the school to use ATI. I personally felt I got more nclex style questions with Kaplan. Ati seemed to be more basic knowledge based questions and ...

I tried applying to quite a few hospitals upstate myself without any luck. I applied all the way up to cooperstown, ny which is about 5 hours away from the city. good luck in your search the market is rough everywhere for new grads and will only get...

look into other areas where you can be a nurse such as mental health facilities or even schools. If you don't feel safe in a facility you should not work there.

sadly I can relate to your pain. I have settled and taken any job that I can get, I too wish to work for a PCU/ Tele unit and eventually do critical care. I am in NYC which is probably just as bad as Cali these areas are just not new grad friendly ...

I got my first nursing job on craigslist as a school nurse

I will be starting as a school nurse this fall. I graduated with my associates degree this may but I am starting a bsn program at the same time I will be working at the school. This school has hired associate degree nurses before as long as they are ...

I agree, im a new grad (ADN) in nyc so i know what you are going through. I sent out over 100 applications up to an hour away from where i live. I finally received 1 interview and a job offer I accepted as a School Nurse. It isnt ideal, but its a ...

So I just accepted my first nursing job ( graduated in may) at a special needs school. I do not know much about school nursing and wanted to know if anyone has any advice to share with me. It would be greatly appreciated. I will be working with a ...

Thanks so much for all of your support! I will try to get my hands on a copy of the textbook. I will have one tube feeding and a ton of PO psych meds as well as inhalers. I was able to spend a couple hours with the nurse who is leaving but other than...

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I didnt mean for it to sound as if LTC was beneath me. I have just heard of people who have started out in LTC and had a very hard time transitioning into the hospital systems.

I am also a new grad in an RN-BSN program and wondering the same thing. my passion lies in critical care and i want to know if taking a nursing home job for a year or 2 will jeopardize my future chances of obtaining a career in critical care or in a ...

hi my name and license # appeared on the nys professionals website the day after i took nclex before i got my quick results!! I think i was one of the lucky ones though i have had classmates wait about a week to see their name appear good luck!

Congrats to everyone entering Hopfer. I am graduating this May and can only say the 2 years fly by. there is a ton of reading and it does get overwhelming at times, but dont get discouraged. The staff was always available and eager to do their best ...

Hi there, I am graduating this semester. my experience at hopfer has made me truly appreciate private small schools. the professors are always available to you even after you have completed the semester they teach. Clinicals were a wonderful experie...

you are a licensed vocational nurse and did not have to take anatomy?

i have experienced the same thing you have. my hair is much thinner than it ever was & i actually have an appt set to see the dermatologist. nursing school def takes a toll on your health if you cant manage stress well. good luck hopefully we won...

trach suctioning is my weakness especially when the patient gags/coughs and turns colors while your doing it. i had a patient once during clinicals that had to be suctioned atleast every hour( but it was more often than that) and had a very full con...

dont worry im mathphobic also! get comfortable with ratio & proportion type problems thats what my program uses & it can be used for pretty much everything. the book we use is Calculate with confidence, see if you can find out what book your ...

you definitley need common sense, not everyone has it. and a sense of humor especially during clinicals and finals to keep yourself sane