avhoney

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1. Wow... I Took NCLEX-RN Today! 8-24-13

   avhoney replied to kerrynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations!

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

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

   I believe that if you are doing everything that you are doing then maybe the right position for you hasn't been available. I believe that in time, it will happen! Keep contacting the recruiters but...

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

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

   Hi, It is definitely hard to get past the computer application BUT you should call and talk to the recruiters of the hospital! First apply online to all the jobs that you are interested in. Then do...

4. No name nursing school OR one with minimal clinical time

   avhoney replied to SBSN's topic in General Nursing

   No matter what school you go to, make sure to do an internship or externship! I did this plus worked as a nurse tech and this made me stand out as an applicant. I know other nurses who did this and...

5. No name nursing school OR one with minimal clinical time

   avhoney replied to SBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Honestly, there is always a risk with newly accredited places. When I was interviewing for jobs, I asked the hiring manager why they had openings on their unit. The person told me that they had to let...

6. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

   avhoney replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

   I started nursing school when I was 18 and I graduated with my BSN when I was 22. Although I do not have any children, I had colleagues who were married and had children. You are never to old to start...

7. Passed NCLEX on third try and this is how... Summer 2013

   avhoney replied to avhoney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Good

8. Passed NCLEX on third try and this is how... Summer 2013

   avhoney replied to avhoney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   A555, I kept a list of my scores from Saunders CD rom practice tests and Kaplan qbanks questions. I constantly kept track of strengths and weaknesses and renumbered them. As I was studying, I kinda...

9. Please tell me why you dreamed of being a nurse from a young age

   avhoney replied to avhoney's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you to everyone who posted! Thank you for sharing your stories!

10. Passed NCLEX on third try and this is how... Summer 2013

    avhoney replied to avhoney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck anneontherocks! If you were near passing, you were so close! Good luck! Stay focused! I wish you the

11. Passed NCLEX 2nd Try

    avhoney replied to SamIam13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!

12. PASSED NCLEX second time with this study plan

    avhoney replied to pilgrim192's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

13. Please tell me why you dreamed of being a nurse from a young age

    avhoney posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I love being a nurse! However, I am that nurse who did not dream of becoming a nurse as a child. Even when I worked in the nursing home (a job that I loved), I swore that I would never be...

14. Passed NCLEX on third try and this is how... Summer 2013

    avhoney replied to avhoney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi mnh03! Where to start studying? That is a really good and hard question to answer. I would say first make two list that prioritizes your weakness to strengths. Put in order these.... 1. Psych 2....

15. Forceful opinions

    avhoney replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    If they are not a nurse or did not go through nursing school, they don't know what they are talking about. It is their best way to be able to relate to you. I cannot tell you how many times family,...