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While applying for positions, there is a question that asks if I have taken a stroke course or if I have a stroke certification. Can I take a course and get certified as a new grad? Or is it kind of like a specialty certification?

Ultimately, it's between you and God. Your relationship with Him is what you have to give time to. Yes, we are called to do many things and sometimes are very own churches can expect a lot from us. But they're plenty of ways to be filled with the wor...

I am 100% sure it still counts. It's the reason behind true action that counts. It will not go unseen.

In California, you can do your pre reqs for nursing at community colleges or state schools. Look up the schools that have nursing programs. Community colleges have Associates degrees and state schools/private universities usually offer bachelors. Dec...

You can sync gmail to the mail app that comes with the iPad. You can adds few accounts to that. Skype: for group projects or studying Pages: note taking with a keyboard Evernote: has an online note taking feature that you can access with any device....

It would be great if you could add volunteer experience relevant to nursing. I know there is a debate about resume length, but if possible you can squeeze it in. It will show your interests. Use your cover letter to show your individual skills and w...

Good job!!!!! What a relief !!!

Yeah, Santa Clara is nice. They are opening the new 49er coliseum there!

...still nothing, aren't they interviewing this week?

Go straight for the BSN RN. Here in Cali, all hospitals "prefer" BSN. The hours are just a bit longer. Totally worth it though.

As for housing, if you're looking to save but still live in a nice area you can look into Newark or Fremont. They are right over the bridge from Palo Alto. Avg rent for a one bedroom is about 1200-1500. Rent had recently increased even more. Palo Alt...

I wonder if people are still getting declined?

Thanks for the update! I also hope that's good news.

Be calm. Don't worry. It will not do you or baby any good. Your first RN job may come with a bit of stress because your out on your own finally. I agree with a sit down in an office or something. You want people to know ASAP because there indeed are ...

Hey ICUmurse, do you know if they have already sent out declination emails?

Passed nclex in may, apples to about 50 positions. No calls yet!

I haven't gotten a call or status change.

Be a Public health nurse!

Have you heard of concept maps? That's what helped me pass patho. Google it if you don't. You can take his notes and make patho flow sheets out of them. Let me know if you want to learn more.

Worked for me! Took exactly 2 weeks to get official results.

Thanks!!! Do you know if they have declined anyone yet?

Sometimes stress can make you lose motivation :/ It's happened to me before. Drink coffee and read/watch something inspirational. You have to do self care!!

If you need to strengthen your content you should really really get the HURST online videos. I honestly think I passed because of hurst and practicing questions. It comes with a workbook. make sure you get the workbook.

I come from a very low income background. My parents couldn't even afford my books in their budget. I worked part time during nursing school. I also searched for a ton of grants which helped a lot. During my education, I would make small payments to...

They won't even consider it. You have to retake your prereqs within five years or something like that in CA. absolutely don't worry! I don't even think an explanation would be necessary. You can try to call someone from admissions of some schools you...