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I became a nurse in 2012 with the intention of becoming a CRNA. I worked in Med/Surg, a Medical ICU Stepdown and CVICU. While in CVICU, I intended to apply for a CRNA program after one year. I eventually applied to one CRNA program and thought tha...

I recently applied to a position at the VA. The application status currently says "reviewed". Does that basically mean I don't qualify for it and will not be referred?

Has anyone taken their NCLEX in May or June gotten their license from NJ yet? I want to know how long is it taking since they say they have a new system. I've taken mine over 2 weeks ago and have yet to have it processed into the system. I have fr...

Hey, I too moved to west Texas to get some experience and just recently got a job in DE. It is definitely easier getting a position here after a year experience. Where in west Texas are you?

Ordered "Move Yourself" and should receiving it anytime now. Hoping for an interesting read as I have started to go back to the gym a couple of months ago.

I will be starting on 4/8.

I'm currently enrolled in N3645 and would like to meet others who are taking the course as well. Hopefully this thread can be of help for those in the course as well as informative for those looking to take the course in the future. I never writte...

Thank you for your helpful information and advice. I have created a template for APA and looking to begin my personal philosophy of nursing.

I currently work for a county hospital and feel like the medical benefits here are very expensive. I pay $200 bi-weekly for my family and have copays of $25 for primary and $50 for specialist. Dental benefits are virtually non-existent with a tier ...

That's unbelievable! I guess I shouldn't complain after seeing that kind of benefits. I was just comparing to friends who are working out of state and pay only $59 biweekly for benefits that are 10 times better. They only pay $10 copays for primar...

I'd like to, first, thank the AN community for all the helpful information and for taking the time to read this entry. I am currently working on a med/surg unit that is very busy with admissions and discharges. We see everything from GSW to MVA to...

She maybe busy and you should leave her a message along with a reply to her email. If you want to be persistent, you can continue to call her till she answers. Best times to get them are probably first thing in the morning or right after lunch.

I have no insight on nursing in Texas as I'm a new grad starting work next week. Just glad to see a fellow New Jerseyan in Texas. I don't know about el paso but I love it here in Lubbock. No traffic, great people and a city with a small town feel.

I went on an interview at Fort Duncan and was offered the position with 24k sign on bonus but the pay was something like $21.39 with $2.00 night differential. Had to sign a 2 year commitment, 7:1 patient:nurse ratio, 4 or 5 day work week, 99% spanish...

TX - post surgical

A little history about myself: I am a new grad with no prior medical experience from NJ seeking to relocate to Texas. My career goal is to be in ICU but feel that I want to build my nursing foundation before jumping into ICU. I have interviewed an...

Are these new grad rates with or without shift differentials?

I graduated in May with an associate and no prior medical experience. Has anyone been hired as a new grad and could tell me about your experience with the preceptorship. How is it working with 7 patients on med/surg with a majority of them Spanish sp...

I really would love to find a position in Houston but it seems really difficult as a new grad from out of town with an associate. I'm looking to gain the experience at the moment before I lose any advantage in being hired with new incoming classes gr...

Have not heard anything back from them and have not been able to reach a recruiter for more information.

I graduated in May 2012 with an associate degree. I have no prior experience in the medical field and would like to eventually work in the trauma ICU. I am enrolled in an RN-BSN program in the Spring '13 and have possible job lined up in med/surg tel...

I am schedule to take the nurse career battery test in a week and would like to know if it's a personality test or are there clinical questions. Besides the strongly agree/disagree type questions, how should the other questions be answered?

Anyone have any advice on what the test is looking for? I have to take the test and would like to prepare for it. Is it just a personality test or are there clinical questions

Apparently I passed and will be interviewing in 2 weeks. It'll be my first interview

Has anyone taken the prophecy test? I am very nervous about taking it because it seems like a lot is at stake. The test consists of behavioral, situational and clinical portions. Need some advice on what to expect and if there is anyway to prepare.