kelbell22

Good luck! :) I'm taking mine the 29th. Praying for good news for everyone taking it this week! :)

Thanks for all the input! :)

I'm scheduled to sit for the NCLEX the end of May. Recently went through a live review of ATI and the professor mentioned that the NCLEX was changed to only providing the trade name for the medication instead of both the generic and trade names. Has anyone recently taken the NCLEX and seen this pattern? Thanks!

Is the 2007 (1st edition) Alternate Item Question Book currently the most relevant?

I'm definitely going into this with both eyes open. Applying to any open position that will help me build experience. Actually just received a call back about my application to an SIU opening. I'm reading up on meds, rhythms, etc to prepare. I think I will look into taking the ACLS course as it will be good knowledge to have going into my last semester. Thanks!

So sorry to hear about your brother, but it's great that you feel called to nursing! There are many options in regards to nursing school. Many places are looking to hire people with a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) now. If you already have a Bachelors in another subject then you could consider looking into a transfer to nursing program. Otherwise many schools offer year round schooling and you can complete your Bachelors in 3 years. I would search online BSN programs and see what is offered if you don't have a school near you.

I would say it depends on what kind of job you are applying for. If you are graduating nursing school and applying for an RN position then I would leave the clinical hours off the resume because everyone has to take the same clinicals to become an RN. On the other hand, if you're applying for a CNA position while in school then I would make a section called "Related Experience" and add which clinicals you have had so far. You want to focus on adding things to your resume that make you stick out. Good luck! :)

I'm graduating with my BSN this coming April. I've been job hunting lately and would like any insight into entry level RN positions? My neighbor has been an RN for about 15 yrs and she suggested starting out on an ICU floor or med-surg and then go from there. Also was wondering about getting ACLS certified. ICU jobs require it, so if I apply for those jobs would I then go through a basic course before going through the ACLS course and skills test?