First let me ask, what makes you want to move to Hawaii? I don't think mcubed45 was being hostile, it really is the harsh truth. Finding a job in Hawaii is extremely difficult. There are RNs who have...
Yeah, you can't use any skills while volunteering. BUT it looks really good on your resume. Employers like to see that you are active while unemployed. Its a good way to show you a determined. Once I...
Add all of your volunteer activities onto your resume. It will help a lot. I was in the same boat with lack of work experience, and I was fortunate to find a job. So it is very possible. If you can,...
The good news is... this is not one of the hardest places to find an RN job. Although its hard, it's very possible. Where I'm from, there are RNs working as aides/techs for 1-2yr and counting with no...
I have a friend who works at Queen's, and she told me they posted fliers about a new grad program and to look out for it on the website. It never came on, and she said it's probably because it's in...
Congratulations on two amazing job offers! Because of your goal to be a flight nurse, I would say stick with the ER. I was fortunate enough to work with a flight nurse one day, and he told me that I...
Hi pidgz, I've talked to someone over at HPH, and they pretty much told me the only way to even be considered for the new grad RN program is to work one year as an aide/tech. There's a possibility...
If you have a Kaplan book or have access to one, their test-taking strategies section goes over the different types of questions and strategies for each. It's not just ABC/Maslow's. There are also...
No, But do you have Saunder's? They have a pharmacology audio tape that goes over strategies and how to identify/remember certain drug classes and medications. Its really
Throughout nursing school I had to do ATI as well. Those finals tests/predictor was so hard!! Honestly, I felt like ATI was much harder than the actual NCLEX. ATI's questions were more confusing I...
Congratulations! I agree with your post. I feel like there really is no "right" way to study for the NCLEX. That thing will throw random crap at you no matter what. Haha. I think its great that you...
It happens to a lot of us. We weren't scoring that high with our practice tests. So don't freak out because it doesn't mean you don't know your stuff or that you're going to fail. Remember don't get...
It really is. Much harder than it sounds. Don't listen to anyone. Do what's best for yourself. In the end, it all comes down to how you feel and what works for you. Stay confident. I know it's hard,...
That's a good sign. That's what is referred to as the Pearson Vue Trick. If you get that pop up, it means you passed. If it takes you to the credit card page, you failed. Congrats! I'm sure you got...
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If I could turn back time, I would have gotten a job as an CNA or PCT during nursing school. The experience will help you tremendously when its time to look for that first job as a new grad RN. I...
Thank you for all the info! I will definitely look into Straub and Pali Momi's new grad programs. I wouldn't mind moving to the Big Island, honestly. I would love something new and closer to home. If...
I think you made a great choice with your strategy. Don't forget to read through all the rationales. Understand them, don't memorize. If you don't understand something, go back and look it up....
It mainly boils down to your preference... Kaplan - Test taking strategies Hurst - Content review If you want to study on your own, Saunders is good for content review. It also comes with a bunch of...