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I am currently in a position that I find very boring so I totally understand! Looking to go back into inpatient after the summer.
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Hi! I've been an RN for about 3 years. I've worked in med/surg most of that time but now am working in a cardiovascular lab. Its way less stressful but doesn't seem challenging enough for me. I was wondering if others had ideas for what nursing job they've really enjoyed. Thanks!
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Hi all! I live in Seattle and have been a med/surg RN for nearly 3 years. I commute down to Federal Way, making it about a 40 min drive. I have been really needing change in my life so started applying to a bunch of new jobs just to see what would happen. I got a ton of response but now am having a hard time making the right choice. I am sick of med/surg but don't know if the clinic would keep me on my toes. So here's my options: Option 1: I was offered a 0.9 FTE Days at Swedish on a med/surg floor. Pros: Closer to home, keep updated on critical thinking/skill set, avenue to get into a different specialty through Swedish. Cons: STILL med/surg, high acuity, same crap Option 2: I interviewed today at a fertility clinic in Seattle. Pros: WAY less stress, very welcoming environment, better morale Cons: I feel like I'd lose some critical thinking skills, can't move up in specialty if I decide I want to (I still have not found my niche in nursing so I'm not dying to do any one thing) **I was thinking as an option too with the clinic I could work per diem at my current hospital on the weekends to keep up with skills** Pay is pretty competitively the same. What are people's experiences, opinions? Thanks so much!
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Also on the waitlist for AGNP-AC track. Not completely denied, but still bummed. Congrats to all who got accepted!
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Still haven't heard anything. Will they be mailing us acceptance letters or do you need to check the status of your application?
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Hello all nurses! Has anyone applied to the DNP program at the University of Washington? I've applied and just want to hear people's thoughts and when/if they've received notice from the University if they're been accepted or not. Also, does anyone know anyone who has gotten in? What do they think of the program? Especially with managing a full time floor job. Thanks!
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Submitted my application last night! Good luck to everyone!
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I had to take it 3 times too! It's a tough exam! You can do it though - here's my post about what I used to pass: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/took-nclex-3-a-888541.html Hope it can help!
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Yes! That's the study guide I was referring to. Thank you! It really was useful. I went through it 4 or 5 times. The important thing is to NOT GIVE UP! It's so easy to believe that you'll never pass after you've failed over and over. But you can and will pass! Dedicate your time to studying. And don't just put in x amount of hours, it's all about comprehending the material. Pretend it's your first time taking it the next time. You can't change the fact that you've failed. But you have control over taking it again. It's a hard test! Don't get down. I hope that my suggestion of study materials help! You really can do it. Take this disappointment of failing as fuel toward your drive to pass!
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Like many of you, I did not pass the NCLEX on the first attempt. Whether it is your first time or your 5th time, we all know the NCLEX is a tough exam but not impossible! If you made it through nursing school you can definitely pass the NCLEX. It took my 3 times to pass. Heartbreaking the first time I found out I failed and even more so the second! I had 143 q's the first time, 265 the second, and around 220 the third, though I didn't look at the exact number I was on when the computer shut off. "A dream delayed does not mean denied" I wrote this and put it up on my mirror to remind me that I could and would pass. Here's my study strategy for my third attempt which lead me to success: Saunders - Comprehensive NCLEX Review 5th edition: An absolute MUST HAVE book. This book reviews everything you learned in nursing school. After the end of each chapter there's a mini quiz. It also comes with a CD. Do as many pharm questions as you can from the CD! LaCharity - Prioritization, Delegation, & Assignment 2nd edition: The NCLEX has a ton of these types of questions so this book is very helpful! It's just all questions. It really helps with differentiating between roles of an LPN vs. an RN. Kaplan Question Trainers: They can be found online for free! Just Google "Kaplan Question Trainers" Allnurses online study guide! If you can't find this, I can email it to you! (I don't know how to attach on here otherwise I would) NCLEX-RN 3500: Free online! Also, it's important to WRITE DOWN all the rationales and topic you didn't understand after taking quizzes. Reviewing these is key. I had a notebook with me that I could look at when I had a little time here and there when I was out and about or at work. The cool thing is you don't have to spend a lot of money. I rented the books and a lot of the online resources are free! Remember: You can and will pass the NCLEX! Good luck everyone!