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  1. How much am I going to be in the hole?

    Peppermint_RN replied to missmagee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For nursing books, I spent around $1000 altogether. I always checked amazon, Chegg.com, and Half.com for cheapest prices. That includes extras like the Success books, pocket guides, and care of...

  2. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    Peppermint_RN replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dropped out of his school at age 15. Ended up getting my GED the same year I should've graduated (2004). Didn't consider going to college until after 6+ years working at a dead end fast foods job. I...

  3. New Grad, new job as Mental Health Nurse! So excited/nervous!

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May, passed NCLEX in June and have been putting in the hours job hunting these past few months. Just got the call yesterday that I was accepted into the position at a mental health...

  4. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

    Peppermint_RN replied to tdabney427's topic in School, College Programs

    As a former student & recent grad, my advice is if you have everything turned in you need to turn in, then RELAX and spend time with family and friends! Enjoy these last few days! :) Good luck to...

  5. I want to cry! still can't find a nursing job...

    Peppermint_RN replied to sarabella11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you trying for specific positions or are you open to nursing homes/LTC? A bunch of my classmates have only heard back from LTC facilities. Have you tried putting in apps/resumes in person? Ask if...

  6. "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a new grad, newly licensed RN, I've heard it a hundred times from instructors, other nurses, and all over AN. I understand the reasoning behind it, to "gain those valuable skills and lay a strong...

  7. OccuVAX...? Or other flu/vaccine clinics...

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not sure yet. I signed up and did their orientation session (which is just a PowerPoint you read and sign at the end saying you read it all.) Haven't heard back from them

  8. rodp a&p with microbiology

    Peppermint_RN replied to kimberly08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They didn't require me to be on a certain times. Tests would open for a day or 2 (can't remember how long), so you could get online when convenient for you to take them. They were timed, and make sure...

  9. rodp a&p with microbiology

    Peppermint_RN replied to kimberly08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken all 3 (A&P I and II, and Micro) on RODP. It was pretty rough but can be done. I found it hard because we were given a large amount of material to know before each exam and the exams...

  10. nclex resource materials

    Peppermint_RN replied to cjdmomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed on the first try with 75 questions on June 14, 2013. All I used to prepare was: * Hurst Review (live) - highly recommend! I went to the 3 day live review then did the online portion that comes...

  11. First job, mandatory overtime every other week...

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I'm pretty sure I've got the job (second interview is Friday!) The only thing that worries me about it is I will be required mandatory overtime every other week. One week will be three 13 hour...

  12. "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks everyone for their opinions and advice! Like I said before, I'm a new grad RN looking for my first job in this tough economy, so I'm pretty much going to jump on whatever is offered to me (have...

  13. Need help with finding a good place to start

    Peppermint_RN replied to neal8006's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Check indeed.com and careerbuilder.com for job postings. Also, you may call some LTC in the area and ask if they are hiring. Good

  14. I have not heard anything from HR since i submitted my resume, should I call them?

    Peppermint_RN replied to jennyx33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with those who say to call. I'm in the same boat. All hospitals I've applied at, after a couple weeks I would call HR and ask if there is a nursing recruiter I could speak with. They gave...

  15. Study tips

    Peppermint_RN replied to cjr2619's topic in General Students

    The best thing I found that worked for me was to read (as much of) the required reading the night before. I would look over the powerpoints before class (if they were posted), so I had a little bit of...

  16. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    In 2012, Motlows NCLEX pass rate was 99%, and I tink it was 98% in 2011 (I had to do a speech for winning a scholarship for the nursing class so I researched it!) I think this past semester was just a...

  17. Nursing Books

    Peppermint_RN replied to merricks4's topic in General Students

    Chegg.com & Half.com are where I got most of mine. Chegg was probably the cheapest but some of them weren't available there. You can also try Amazon if all else fails. They usually have good...

  18. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Mostly them wanting experience & the positions that are open for new grads are being flooded with applications (my theory at least!) I am applying to anything and everything! Gave up on being...

  19. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Side note: I have put in maybe 150 applications/resumes since May within an hour & half radius around murfreesboro... I've only had 2 interviews from those, with the exception of attending 2...

  20. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I graduated in May. And yeah, I am still looking for a job. A few friends were hired on for a New Grad Residency at Saint Thomas but they've been told there aren't enough positions for everyone once...

  21. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good luck to both of you (and everyone else in your class!!) It is a really tough program, I won't lie. The hardest thing I've ever done. But also the most

  22. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My favorites are all still there (except 1, the one having the baby). They are really good. Very hard on you at times, but if they know you are doing your best, they're there to

  23. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Peppermint_RN replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    My nephews half sister is named Winter Isis. Her sister is Hallow Eve Ghostly. Poor

  24. Motlow Nursing Instructors

    Peppermint_RN replied to bdb1550's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The director left because she found a teaching position at another college that she really wanted. One instructor is having a baby and took the year off, another got married, and one was let go. I...

  25. Nclex tomorrow... need some positive thoughts

    Peppermint_RN replied to kdmama's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds like you did all you could do to prepare, so just remember to keep calm, breathe, and know you will succeed!! Good luck!! Wishing you the