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Sorry to hear that you're having difficulty where you are. I can understand as I just resigned my position as an icu trauma RN at my level 1. We just got a new director as well after the last one was let go... And there have been many management changes in the year and a half I have been there. Turmoil. If you are comfortable where you are, stay as step down icu and continue to apply to other hospitals until the right position comes available. It sounds like a blessing in disguise that you have not been able to move into the unit as of yet. Stay positive and know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Be patient and keep applying.

I'm currently in the same situation. I am breaking a contract as a new grad and have locked in a travel position. My choice to leave has been a result of another nurse's repeated bullying of me and managements' failed attempts to stop her. Other issues such as PTO taking 2 months to get paid and safety concerns. With email documentation of each incidence, I plan on using it to back up my reasons for breaking contract when or if they pursue me.

South university?

Student moral - mixed. It's a lot of hard work and it feels unorganized at times. Professors - 90% are great. There will always be some sour ones anywhere you go lol. Just about everyone passed the boards and majority of my classmates have jobs surprisingly lol. I graduated in May and had a job by early July. I work in an ICU at a level 1 trauma hospital and love it. Up here pbsc grads are favored. If you want to work in this area, pbsc is a good choice.

I graduated from pbsc. It was rigorous and I feel I was very prepared for the nclex. You def get what you put in, so be diligent with your studying and you'll do well anywhere.

If it's pharmacology, I have the third edition of the book. Let me know if you want it - $10. Most of the time the edition changes are minute, but it's best to ask the professor for their opinion.

What class is that? Name ?

Type in Nclex 3500 on yahoo and click on "review content select -nclex RN 3500-institutional review". Once your on the page, click on the first bold print: nursing topics. It will give you a list of topics to select. This site was extremely useful to me throughout nursing school. Hope that helps!!

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There's one that covers everything- from fundamentals to OB. It will be useful for all hesi tests you take from beginning of school to end.

My tip is to get the hesi book for your hesi exams AND to practice doing nclex style questions for EVERY test. The tests are not like tests you've had in the past. I wish I had started doing questions in first semester. I started second semester and it helped get me in the right mind frame for testing. It also helped me with nclex. I was able to take my nclex 3 weeks after graduation because I had been doing questions since second semester. It helps for school exams and for your long term goal of passing he nclex :-)

Congrats to those accepted. I'm a May 2014 graduate. Pbsc is a tough program so be prepared!! Best part is that I feel that I was well prepared for my nclex. I found a job quickly and it seems pbsc students are favored for hire :-). I have books and uniforms (xs) that I'm selling if interested. Again, congratulations and good luck!!

I'm currently at smmc and I love it. I work icu. If you are looking for variety it's the place to be. There is a critical care course you can take and transfer to icu or step down if that is your goal. My mom works for VA and lives the benefits so there are pluses to each spot. Just depends on your goals :-) congrats! If you have specific questions you can message me.

That experience will come in hands when you look for jobs, so no worries!!

Graduated May 5, 2014. Passed NCLEX May 27, 2014. Interviewed for 2 jobs on June 26. Got offered both jobs on July 9 - both are new grad programs in critical care. It can be done. Don't limit yourself. Apply everywhere, make sure you have an awesome resume, get extra certs if you can (I got my Acls and pals to be more marketable), have confidence and a positive mindset, network and pray!! :-) good luck!