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Is there any graduate from UPCN that got his/her license here in Florida? I have a question regarding the evaluation of our curriculum. The Florida BON found out that our curriculum lacks several theory hours on medical, obstetrical and psych nursin...

Hi! I just passed my NCLEX-RN exam last December and I'm now starting to apply for a job. I'm really considering (and hoping) working for Baptist Hospital (particularly in their Mental Health Unit. I love MH Nursing). This is my first time applying f...

Congratulations~!! But I don't know how much impact the omitting of previous work experience could affect the offer... hadn't experienced it yet.. Hope eveything will turn out ok still.. :)

Congratulations~! Impress 'em~! Sell yourself like hotcakes~!! lol. :)

ABC should always come first in your assessment. But of course you should not overlook LOC- as this will provide additional cues that will support your ABC assessments.

I think initially, they allow you to leave the SSN number blank then you have follow up qs on why the area is left blank. You can choose the answer- "choose not to provide SSN" or "Dont have SSN" and if you choose the latter, you have to explain why ...

I am aware that such questions are offensive and discriminatory. Learn more about the other possible dark sides of the facility and decide if you want to deal with that kind of management in the future. But if I was you and I was desperate, I would p...

Probably go with the neutral solid colors or any color that has cool-dark undertones (navy blue, forest green, dark magenta, etc.)- that way the interviewer will not have headaches or a whiplash from the warm/bright colors. Your can stand out from yo...

Know what you really REALLY want to do and start from there. :) Sounds like youre not fond of doing the med-surg stuff- the hands on clinical/medical (invasive) procedures. There are a lot of options for you and you said yourself- the OB clinic. You ...

Self-awareness and compassion I think are two of the major factors that will help any nurse in the mental health field. You can't deal with someone else and their 'issues' if you have unresolved issues your self or if you don't have a clear idea of w...

Being a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse has always been one of my dreams~ and I got the offer for it too as my first nursing job after graduating and passing the NCLEX December last year. I sent the DON an email directly and he replied after about 3 ...

Very good advice. :) Exploring by asking open ended questions would provide you with more useful cues regarding your patient's status and behavior. :)

I had my interview for a position in a behavioral health unit early february. The questions were generic "tell me about a time when you.." and about my mental health background during my clinical rotations. I asked about the orientation length (2 wee...

Evening shift is puurrfect~! :) at least IMO. Since I usually wake up at around 9-10 am and be active throughout the remaining hours of the day until 12mn. I also dont have to worry about missing family times since my uncle is usually asleep around t...

^^^ THIS. THIS is so true! got my dream offer in a Behavioral Health Unit because I stepped up my game- sending your resume online doesn't really do anything much now a days. You have to go out there, stand out, sell yourself and exude confidence! D...

Hi! don't despair! I was like you during the first month that I passed my nclex and still no job offers... but READ THIS! https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/i-got-job-532817.html I did what was enumerated in the article and BOOM! after 2 mont...

Congratulations~! :) I got 2 peer interviews from different facilities and luckily (ableit somehow stressfully) got 2 offers. No matter who or how many you are going to be talking to, just put in mind that this is your time to impress and sell yourse...

If you have a student loan to fulfill, I would suggest taking the full-time job. Besides, it has benefits too. I'm a recent new grad and had a chance to be offered a position in a LTC as a full-time charge nurse. I am aware that it could be tough (30...

I experienced the same thing- I sold my credentials to the DON in this hospital unit i'm very interested to apply in via email. He replied after 2 business days and was very interested in offering me a full-time position (woot woot! I'm a new grad, ...

Take a refresher course and probably enroll in a NCLEX review course (I *kind of* went to some online classes offered by Kaplan.. they teach you about test-tasking strategies which for you, might need working on if you are failing the exam multiple t...

NYBON does not require licensure in your home country. BUT your problem would be your non-immigrant status as you need to provide your Social Security Number in your application/s. And you wont be able to have one unless you're lawfully allowed to wo...

I kind of in the same situation like you. But in where I have applied, international background check conducted by GIS should take approximately 10 -15 days of completion.. They didnt say anything about it taking a month. It's been a long time since ...

This strategy works like a charm! I had 3 interviews and 2 offers in one month after doing this. :) I got my dream job offer today and will start orientation on the second week of march! I couldn't be happier! I'm a new grad (and from a foreign unive...

THIS WORKS! I got my dream job offer (a full time position in a behavioral health unit of a university hospital) by doing this! will be signing the acceptance paperworks tomorrow! THANK YOU SO MUCH! >

The board approved my application. Probably due to excess hours.