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Yeah this is probably policy-related, so you just need to ask your nurse manager to help you out.

Lippincot..hmm. I've never liked Lippincot's books, found them a bit dry and hard to understand. I would try Kaplan or Hurst, I had good luck with Kaplan. Do questions every single day. It really helps!

My testing center was more lax then some, I got away with chewing gum and I got to keep my earrings lol. But it really depends, I did a good job hiding it under my tongue I guess.

I would also recommend taking 6/8 off from studying, it'll only stress you out more (in my opinion). Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!

Our Kaplan course week was basically useless, but all the resources they provided online were super helpful. QBank, QTrainers, and content review really helped me.

I used the headphones and found them to be really helpful! I recommend it!

The NCLEX actually stops at 75 questions, so you can certainly pass it in that amount of questions. Generally it takes somewhere in the 120s-150s, but don't freak out if you haven't finished in 150 questions. It'll be fine, try and stay calm :)

Not much to be found in MN either.

It really varies from state to state how things are done. Here in MN, students generally start applying for jobs in early April, but most institutions won't know if jobs for new grads are really available until May or June. However, you should still ...

Generally you can apply for positions before you even take the NCLEX, so I would absolutely go on ahead and apply. I take the test in June and I've been applying since Mid-March. It may vary from state to state (I'm from MN).

Hey guys, So I've been scouring the websites of various hospitals in the Twin Cities, and it seems like all the jobs are either .8 or less. Is anyone aware of any currently externally posted full-time jobs? Thanks!

Yeah I know, pickers can't be choosers, but one can dream...

Don't lose hope LittleMiss, the economy will hopefully improve while you are in school. It's already improved since I started 4 years ago, which was right after the major collapse in 2008. No it's really not that great right now, but I have hope that...

Hey now, this probably isn't the student's fault. If the assignment was to do a survey about the OP simple question, then that's the question that needs answering. The responses I've seen are well thought-out and informative.

You can do "Risk for infection related to surgical incision wound, open fracture of RLE and indwelling catheter. Or, related to disruption of normal tissue integrity and indwelling urinary catheter". Risk for infection is an established nursing diagn...

You know, I'm a senior in my last semester and I still haven't figured out how to study for a cumulative exam. It really depends on what kinds of stuff the prof gave you for study materials. For example, my profs teach via powerpoints, so studying th...

So it told you that you passed this morning?

This sounds like my school. The profs are trying to get you ready for the NCLEX I'm assuming. The questions on that exam are going to have 2 answers that are both right, and it is your job to pick the one that is best. Sometimes it's hard because you...

I'm also going to graduate in May, and people in my class are friends and supportive but no one talks about jobs or job interviews. I would say it is out of respect; eliminating the stress of hearing about other people getting job offers while you do...

Hey guys, So I'm slotted to graduate this May with a BSN, and I'm going to be applying for hospital jobs in the Twin Cities in MN. The hospital I'm applying to is asking me on their application to enter what my preferred starting salary per hour or p...

Also, is it even POSSIBLE to get a job in postpartum/L&D/NICU as a new grad? I'm having trouble finding something that requires less than 2 years experience in either of those fields.

Unfortunately the area to enter the salary requires a number :-/