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It's going well! It's def a learning curve from school and a bit overwhelming right now. But I think we're making progress. (At least hope) although I'm really not impressed with the classes were attending twice a week. Most of us feel it would be more beneficial to be on the floor since the classes cover basic things we learned in school but I think their going to revamp it for sept!

I'm going to be on days!

Atrium as well. Well be on the same unit :) it's going well so far!! It's only my first week on the actual unit so I'm learning lol feel free to private message me if you have any questions!! I'm not sure if my account is old enough to message you.

Hi! I noticed your from Carlisle oh. Are you talking about the premier health system? It sounds super familiar. I'm in the July cohort now so I was just curious! I don't really have any tips since this is technically my first week on the floor lol

I'm also a new grad, so I understand the need to get experience before more doors open. However, I couldn't imagine just receiving one week of orientation. Especially, since you could very well be the only RN on duty at the time. I just don't believe I would have the necessary skills and mindset to take on that challenge so early in my career. I would seriously consider looking for something that you will have more support and training with.

I have a bsn. That may be why your having difficulties if you have your asn. I know this area is moving toward bsn nurses because many hospitals are trying to get magnet status. I graduated with my bsn and probably half of my class had offers before graduation. I know some will still hire asn but just require that you complete your bsn in a certain amount of time. Most of the residencies begin this month but some have another start date in the fall.

I'm from this area as well and a recent grad/just passed my boards. I had a position before I graduated in a residency program. Your a little late now for these programs since most have done their hiring, but I would look into the mercy health system, christ, and bethesda. If your willing to drive, premier health is nice too.

Hey Everyone! I'm a long time lurker/new member. I've went through these boards starting at pre-nursing and now I'm posting as a new RN!! I found out that I passed my boards today! I just wanted to tell a little about my journey, and hopefully it will help calm some nerves. I did pretty well through nursing school, but I was by no means a straight A student. I lurked on the NCLEX boards about different studying methods and to see kaplan scores from other students. My school required us to purchase kaplan and it was integrated throughout our program. I began looking for what others scored on their kaplan tests to see if where I needed to be to take the dreaded NCLEX. I became SO discouraged when reading posts about others scores. I only averaged a 61% on all the QBANK and I also completed all of the trainers. My highest I scored was a 57%. I thought there was no way I was going to pass with those type of scores. My kaplan instructor recommended pushing the test date back with any score under 60% on trainer 7. I only scored a 54%. To say, I was very discouraged after getting that score is an understatement. My point of this post is to follow your gut. Even though I wasn't scoring high on kaplan, I felt I had made strides in figuring out how to prioritize and critically think throughout the questions. I finally got my att (I had to wait a month after graduation for it) and scheduled it within 4 days. I felt I wasn't going to learn anymore content and I've practiced my fair share of questions. I PASSED in 75 questions and felt confident through the test. I actually walked out smiling because I just felt good..of course the aftermath set in and I started thinking about all of the questions I didn't know and the doubt came full force. I just want those of you that don't achieve the desired scores on kaplan to be confident in yourself and not be discouraged like I was. TRUST yourself. If you think your ready, go for it regardless of what a study program may recommend, but in hindsight if your not learning and continually becoming more confident/improving then you may need more time. It's not all about content, but how to apply the content and information you know. GOOD LUCK TO ALL FUTURE TEST TAKERS!! YOU GOT THIS!