Smara

Good luck, everyone!

This week I learned that what seemed to be a promising HIV vaccine, was a fluke. The researcher botched the whole study and will do prison time.😁 Researcher who spiked rabbit blood to fake HIV vaccine results slapped with rare prison sentence - The Washington Post

I only used ATI, 75 questions and passed the first time

I applied to my states BRN right after graduation however I received a job offer from out of state and I did the following: 1. Go on the new states BRN website or call them and figure out what they need in order to apply to their BRN. Although I was not in GA I was told that I needed a finger print card, the application, show that my school is accredited, transcript and the fee to process your application. 2. Overnight all of this to them. 3. Call Pearson Vue to change your jurisdiction which will cost you approximately $50. 4. Wait for the ATT; you'll be able to test in your state for another states license once you are approved. 5. Figure out what your weakness content wise and study your butt of. Good luck!

The trick worked for me. I took my NCLEX 4/23 and ended with 75 questions. I put in an invalid expiration date on the check out; I got a "good pop up" 1 hour after the exam, and 24 hours after. 48 hours later I checked quick results and got a pass. Good luck everyone!

I haven't heard anything about either. However, I accepted an offer at another hospital for labor and delivery. Good luck guys!

I haven't heard anything 😕

Do you know which units?

I haven't heard anything either which worries me since they started interviews 😕

Yes, it is.

Thank you so much!! Congrats on your interview! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you ☺️

Thank you so much for sharing! HR is making the calls, rather than the managers themselves? That is interesting, I thought it'd be the other way around.

Congratulations!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for your top choice! Which units did you guys get call backs for?

No. It seems like they started calling for many units, but then it came to a halt 😕 Monica- Congrats!!!

Psata- I agree with you 100% on the danger of attending a for profit university, as you made some great points. I just wanted to show the original poster that although the risks are high, as it the tuition, it works for some students. I defended the university to show a different point from what everyone is saying. Not that any of those things are not true, because they are, but there are other things that he or she could factor in.

Mcg11- You search for the job, and then click apply for each one individually. Mine didn't restrict me to 3. Mellie- The new grads from a couple cohorts back said that the starting pay was around $23, plus night and weekend differentials. The email did mention that the interviews will start next week. I am keeping my fingers crossed!

As far as accepting anyone, yes I completely agree. As far as not failing anyone, I absolutely disagree. Based on my experience with WCU, I saw numerous amount of students fail class after class. The university has a policy that after two fails you are dismissed. Therefore, if you are able to keep up with the school work you will be fine, if you choose to attend. This policy lead to weeding many of the "bad apples" out thereby increasing the NCLEX pass rate. As far as job placement rates, for one we are in southern CA making the job market for new grads is not great. Additionally, new grads need to bust their butts during school, and obtain many certifications in order to appeal to employers, which has nothing to do with the school you attend. I see posts on here all the time where new grads not only from WCU, but other schools and/or states are still unemployed. I would suggest doing your pre-reqs at a community college so that way the tuition is cheaper, however talk to them first and make sure that they will accept those classes. Then apply for financial aid, and scholarships. The school itself, offers scholarships as well. Good luck, wish you all the best!

I'm from out of state too. Maybe I should call and let them know my availability as well since these are my last two weeks of school.

Mine are all under review as well. I applied to 5 😁

Which unit did you get a interview for, if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you so much for the update! Good luck in your program and congratulations!

Ktlam- Thank you so much!!! We are so grateful for the tips you provided. It really is a huge help! Also, the words of encouragement are greatly appreciated, as I am sure everyone is stressed out since there are so many great candidates. ☺️

After a email issue last night, and a frantic morning, I finally applied! Good luck everyone!

BCBRN- Thank you so much!!! This definitely gives me hope and the encouragement! Thank you for sharing your experience and congrats on your success in getting into the program ICU.

Woot woot!! Congrats!! ☺️