irise2014

I'm in the Atlanta suburbs. How about you? I wish I'd listened to what my gut was telling me prior to my last semester. I had a sit down with some faculty regarding withdrawing for a semester or 2 in order to work as an extern or tech. (I'm a single mom, and I couldn't do both). Everyone said, "No, don't quit - you're so close!" In retrospect though, it wouldn't have been quitting - it would've been finishing smart, for me anyway. I passed the NCLEX in 75, and I would rescind it if I could, work and finish my BSN.

In the same spot, but finding that employers don't seem to want to mess with volunteers in any capacity that involves hands-on contact, nor do they want the liability of employing an RN for a position with less responsibility.

I wish working as a Nurse Tech or Extern while finishing my BSN was an option. Part of me wishes I hadn't sat for NCLEX so more job options would be available to me....

Hi all, I'm a May ADN Grad, licensed in July. Good at the books and tests, but have no prior healthcare experience. I feel like I didn't get much hands-on in student clinicals. I was also disappointed/surprised to find out that my school did not be offer a senior practicum/preceptorship. If I could go back and do some things differently as a student, I would, but I can only move forward with things as they are now. No luck so far getting a residency or internship. I want to get any/all on-the-job experience at this point, but I'm nervous about PRN, agency or home health care because I'm afraid there won't be much or any training offered. There is so much equipment and care that I'm unfamiliar with - I sure don't want to end up by myself not knowing how/what to do for the majority of the job tasks. Any advice as to how to prepare myself, what to look for or types of positions that might allow me to get a toe-hold and build some confidence would be greatly appreciated...TY!