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Great Article.

I know it's been a year, but thanks for sharing.

Hi, one thing you have to realize is that you would always be a threat to the older employees wherever you go. It's even worse with those you have control over. They have ways they do things that they feel no one should tell them about. When you start enforcing rules it creates tension in the work environment. Start by getting to know them personally, appreciating their years of experience, and explaining that your license can be affected if residents get hurt due to carelessness. Go the extra mile to recheck the patients yourself as a precaution. As for your director, they sometimes create these kinds of problems by not dealing with them and instead putting you in the forefront. Do what you have to do to practice safely and hope for the best.

Hi, I'm a new grad still searching for job in Texas. It's great to have several options to pick from. From your write-up. it appears your heart is on the new skilled nursing facility. If that's what you think can fulfill your needs as a nurse, take it. However, one can not really tell what one would find in a new setting. On this note, I would suggest you take the nursing home job and go PRN at the clinic. This way, you can put your foot in the door in case you later decide to go there.

Waoh, Your experience is a lot more like mine. I started nursing school with three kids and a full time night job. I couldn't get enough sleep or study as I should. I managed to pass my nursing classes the first semester, but had a low GPA that prevented me from enrolling in the next semester nursing classes. If I had done my pre-requisite from this University, it would not have been a problem. But I transferred here from a college. As a result, my prior grades were not used to calculate my GPA. My GPA is calculated based on what I make in this school. My DON advised me to take other university classes to bring up my Gpa and then enroll for nursing classes the next semester. I made it and continued my nursing program. Along the way through all this stress, I found out I was pregnant again! I was devastated. My spouse became less supportive, away most of the time, and the bills started piling up. Coupled with this, I could not afford day care for my kids. Since I had already been given one strike by my school, I didn't want to get another one. so I withdrew from my BSN program to care for my kids. While at home, I did a lot of thinking, research, and praying. I re-applied to my former college for an ADN program and got the admission. I stopped working few weeks before I had my baby, enrolled for NCI child care assistance with the work source solution, when my baby was 6 weeks old, I went back to school. Today, I am very proud to inform you that I have my ADN and RN license. I am about to start working and doing my BSN online. Don't give up! Things happen, and people don't know what you go through. You alone know it all. Put it in God's hands and do your best. Look for every resources that you need. Your children are a blessing to you. The blessings of God added no sorrow. I don't regret anything whenever I look at my kids. Love them, hug them, kiss them everyday. You will make it if you are determined. And when it is all over, you have God only to thank, and everyone would want to be your friend, including your spouse. Good luck dear.

I support what the first speaker said. Give yourself more time to adjust to this new place. However, if you like OR, you can request a PRN position there to see if you would like it before moving there. Also, if you don't like nights where you are now, you can talk to your supervisor about this. Good luck!

Thank you all for responding so quickly. Sorry my computer has been down all morning and I got the Geek Squad to repair it. They did a fantastic job too. Can you believe it took over 6 hours to delete and repair all the threats on my computer? I wonder what my family and I have been downloading all these while, lol. Anyhow, back to the topic. PCA stands for Patient Care Assistant. Like a CNA, but works in the hospital. If I get the job, they would start me as a PCA II. You are both right, I should accept the position and move on when I get something better. I am just not one to break promises. They are not sure if I would stay after they offer me the job. Everyone wants me to say yes, but leave if the need arises. Also, I am thinking if I accept an RN job elsewhere, get my BSN and try to come back would they trust me to stay on the job? This is how I reason, pardon me. Anyhow, I would make the call to get the job. Thx & God bless.

Good day Fellow Nurses, Pls I need your help. I am confused. I graduated 2 months ago and passed my board recently. I started applying for jobs right after my finals and found out that I have to have my license before I could be considered. When I found out I passed my board, I updated my job profiles and did not get a call in two weeks. A family member then got me a connection in a hospital. The connection advised me to apply for a PCA position and then I can be hired as a nurse intern in January 2014. I was excited, applied, got a call, and went for an interview only to find out that the January Internship is for BSN holders. I have an ADN and am currently enrolled to begin a BSN/ MSN program in January 2014. But they need me to have it (BSN) before hand. The interviewers want to know if I would accept the PCA position until I get my BSN (A year from now), or if I would leave for an RN job if called. My connection at the hospital advised me to accept the job since there were limited RN jobs for new grads out there, and that this PCA position comes with a lot of benefits, guarantee, and the possibility of moving into an ICU position from his medical unit. He also mentioned that my experience of working as a CNA in a nursing home and home health might not get me the job I want compared to a PCA. I have up till Monday to decide. My husband wants me to accept the job and leave when I get an RN position, but what is the guarantee of getting an RN job as a new grad? If I do get it, would it be at a hospital or a facility that is flexible and would help me grow? This hospital is reputable and has opportunities for growth. On the other hand, should I work as a PCA for a whole year when I already have a RN license, just to get into the position I want? How can I convince friends that I am an RN when they see me working as a PCA? I know I shouldn't care about this, but people can be very mean with their tongues (This is not to underrate the position in any way. It's better than none). If anyone has had a similar experience or knows anyone that had, I would love to hear it. You might also have something encouraging to say even if you didn't have a similar experience. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks. RN.

Go for it dear. That's the name of the game, Connection! I've been applying for an RN position for the past two months, and the only one that has called is the one I have connection in. I am most likely getting the job too. Why wait forever for one that might not come? You mentioned that you won't be in the same dept as your mum, so why not? Take it! It's your luck.

It worked for me. Got a good pop-up and passed.

Congrats RN, you have an awesome story which I can relate to. I also took mine on the 7th and passed. Go on and be a great nurse!

That's right. It was for 6 hours. Nclex RN.

Thanks, It feels good to be called "RN" for the first time. Good luck to you too.

This might sound crazy, but it's true. I answered 167 questions in 6 hours and ran out of time. I'm a naturally slow person, but I also learned not to rush and start clicking away because of time. So I took my time to read and re-read the questions and answers before making a selection. I guess it worked, cause when I got home today and tried to re-register for the exam (Pearson Vue trick) I got this: "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your member board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time." I first want to give God all the glory for seeing me through this. Even though it's my first time of taking this exam, nursing school and life in the States has not been the easiest for me. I was determined to get to the end and God led me through. To everyone out there going through things, keep your eyes on the goal and work towards it. You alone can determine how far you can go and not your circumstance. I also want to use this time to thank the owners of this forum and everyone on this forum for all the encouraging words and tips posted that motivated me to go take the exam even when I wasn't sure I could go for it. I'm also reciprocating the gesture. I completed my RN program in August 2013 and attended a 3 days Hurst live review. I highly recommend this program. They teach you what to focus on and how to test. Do what it says and practice! practice!! practice!!! I also used the Saunders Comprehensive Review book and the NCLEX 4000 CD for practice. My school used the Pearson Ready Point Nursing review, but it was not of much help to me during my finals. So I chose Hurst Review. My average grade in the Hurst practice test was 84. To everyone trying to pass this exam, make time to study, know the nursing content, and understand what is expected in the exam, but use what works for you. Thank you all and good luck in your professional career.

Thanks a lot. Would definitely try it afterwards!