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I suggest no more than 4 people for a group, any larger is too much. Make sure it's to study, and everyone needs to be prepared ie... have read the material, listened to lectures etc... and have notes ready. The benefit actually comes from one person...

My is 1. If you can do a study group-limit it to 4 people, and it is to study, not socialize. 2. Buy the book "Electrolytes made Incredibly easy"- you'll love this book, and you need to know the information forever. 3. Go to clinicals prepared. 4. b...

They are more of a way to see what kind of person you are. Loyal, team player, or loner, so they can see if and where you will fit in. I think they would still interview you. Hope this helps.

The nerves will be there every semester until you get going. Orientation may actually get them going more, as you anticipate the start of the new semester. The nerves will also get worse getting ready for the NCLEX, and then again getting ready to st...

Don't be competitive, be friendly and helpful. Karma works both ways, and it can pay dividends. Avoid drama, and start great study habits and stick to it. Do your studies, unfortunately you will have almost no life other than studies, but look at the...

One thing I will throw in.... buy a pocket recorder, to record lectures. That way you can listen again to the lecture, it clears up questions you may come across in your readings, at least it worked for me, and you can listen to them when your drivin...

My program was excellent, and we all had to take the ATI test in last semester which was the majority of my grade in one class. We also did the Kaplan program after graduation, and I passed first time, with 75 questions. The main thing to me was ATI ...

5-10 minutes early, no more. Earlier you seem desperate, and force them to be uncomfortable making you wait which can work against you. On-time is too close to late, which makes them wonder if you wait till last minute to show up to work.

Go for it! I'm 58, and start my job on Monday as an RN. I just graduated in May, and passed NCLEX on the 6th of this month. It's never too late, if you don't let it be. You CAN do this, just study hard, and remember no matter how hard it may seem, it...

I will only throw in, it is better to be happy in your career. If you are as unhappy as it seems, your health and wellbeing will suffer in time. On the other side, I would really look into whatever field you may be interested in to make sure you don'...

I wouldn't put it on your cover letter or resume'. It will ask you if you have ever been arrested on the application. They will ask you for the backround during the interview if they're interested in knowing. The intent of cover letter and resume' ar...

I am 57 and graduated May 10. Waiting to take NCLEX, still waiting on ATT.

I gave a big old yell for joy, I'm sure my whole neighborhood knew. Now if I could recieve my ATT, I could set-up to take my NCLEX and get back to work. I so look forward to finally working as a nurse.

Good luck on your results! How long did it take you to get your ATT, and was it e-mail or through post office?

Just to throw this out there, you said you like to teach your patients. Med/Surg. would give you the best opportunity to do that, get you experience, and allow you to broaden your horizons later. Just a thought, but I would look at option 1 or 2. Opt...

I wonder if those nurses are PRN?

Hi, congratulations. I have recently graduated, and I know how excited you must be. A book that helped me out a lot and I recommend to get ahead is the "Electrolytes made Incredibly Easy". You'll need to know this from now on, so this will get you st...

Ok, I just graduated, so I am going to pass on one really big help-buy the book "Electrolytes made incredibly Easy". Read this book from cover to cover, more than once if needed, but read this book. You need to know these, and they will be with you f...

I have tats on both arms, and one on my hand. I wear long sleeves, and yes for interviews, too. The one on my hand hasn't stopped me yet, it gets covered by gloves, so far no problem. Don't roll up your sleeves, and it shouldn't be a problem. It does...

Hi, I'm 57 and just graduated. It's my second career, and really wished it had been my first. I am waiting to take the NCLEX, and then I can start my career. It is definately doable as you can see. I took a long time to decide what I really wanted to...

I too, am one of the older group. I just finished school and have graduation next week. I got in first time (Two years ago) in an ADN program. It can be done, GPA is the important part, also put in all of your community stuff, it won't hurt a bit. Go...

I think your golden. It is an old opening, and hasn't been filled yet. Relax and if you don't hear from them, call next week and get the good news.