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I'm at UH. The clinic has this computer test that's pretty involved from what I hear. They also have this physical test where you push against some kind of machine. Never did those myself just heard about em. I wouldn't let those deter you though.

I have personally only worked at UH but I know lots of people who chose the clinic too. The pay is very close, UH pays a better shift diff for nights and has worse benefits. Both systems have their good floors and bad floors though. I'm working as a new grad in ICU and I love the environment in the unit. UH has treated me well overall and I've had some excellent opportunities there. Granted the clinic and metro both have epic which is a much better charting system than UH. At the end of the day for me it came down to who would make me an offer in a better situation. Look for the environment and career opportinity of the floor. I think good opportunities are out there in the Cleveland market at all 3 systems. The pay differences work out to be pretty minor for the most part. Unless top grade health insurance is a must for you then go with the clinic for sure.

I would say Uwolrd was very comparable to NCLEX level difficulty. I took my test on 7/23 and passed in 75 questions. Many people on allnurses have averaged in the 50s and passed no problem. Don't focus on your percentage at this point. Relax and walk in there with confidence and kill it! You can do it. Confidence and staying calm is key. You can only study and prepare so much... Being the day before I would just take it easy.

My average in Uworld was 73%. I started out in the 60s but I brought it up with lots of content review and just getting used to the question style. I've heard they recommend an average of 60% before taking the NCLEX. I've also seen lots of people post on allnurses who've avergaed in the 50s and done just fine too. What was especially difficult on the NCLEX itself wasn't necessarily the question stem or what they were asking. A lot of times it was the choices they gave you that made them harder to answer. Two interventions that both make good sense to do, but there is a 'best' one in there..

I recently found out that I passed! Took my test 7/23 and finished in 75 questions. I did a local, live review course here in Ohio run by Renee Buszta which was good for the content. They also had us do questions as homework. I also used the UWORLD and NCLEX Mastery banks. Both are decent. I think UWorld probably has some higher level difficulty questions that are more on the level of what I saw on the actual test. On a side note I really felt that I failed the thing walking out. There were actually a handful of questions I know that I got wrong as I was thinking about them afterwards. Confidence and getting some quality content in there with the questions is what got me through..

I have heard of a few people getting the Ohio BON to respond to email. Back when I was waiting for my ATT I couldn't get through by phone or email after multiple attempts.. Unfortunately we have little recourse in this situation. They are ultimately the gatekeepers of the nursing profession and if they're underfunded/incompetent about getting things posted, we have to wait a few extra weeks/months.

i just took the test 7/23... no results for me yet. But I knew someone who took it 7/11 and didn't get results until 7/16. With the whole system conversion they are running into delays.. At least we have quick results in Ohio so it could always be worse..

I brought both my driver's license and passport to the NCLEX. My drivers license does not have my middle name and I was worried about the same thing. They took my driver's license though no problem. I would suggest calling Pearson Vue to double check, but I think you're fine with just the driver's license here.

I'm taking my test 7/23. I did a local live review course here in ohio (Buszta) and also use the UWorld bank. Lately I've been mixing in reviewing content and questions by using the search feature. So say I'm studying hypo/hyper thyroidism, I'll search for that and pull up all the related Uworld quesitons/rationales and fitting that info to what I've been stuyding.. I'm trying not to focus too much on my UWorld scores and just want to make the most of these last few days...

I'm taking mine 7/23. I'm also struggling with whether to hit content or just more questions as it gets close! It will definitely test our nerves but the good news is most people pass this thing first try. I did a local live review course (Buszta) and have been studying with the UWorld bank. I don't think there is a magic number score out there.. just keep hitting the content & questions without going too crazy and walk in there with confidence.

Here's two other ways to get a hold of them if you haven't used these already... For questions, the Division of Nursing may be contacted at 216-987-4067, or e-mailed at [email protected] They respond pretty quick to email too, but they have some good people in the office you can talk with too. Sometimes I had to call a few times if they get busy.

The VA & Metro both have great insurance and retirement since they're government gigs. Metro is part of the SERS (state employee retirement system) same that teachers are on. UH is 26-27ish for new grads to start. The clinic used to pay the lowest but that changed a few months ago and they've mostly caught up to the rest of the Cleveland market. The shift differential at the Clinic is terrible though, while UH has a great shift diff. Clinic has better insurance than UH. Some say UH is more nurse friendly than the clinic though with lots of nurses running the administration. I work at UH and really like the downtown campus. The clinic has deeper pockets though and will spend more on their IT, equipment, facilities etc. All are good systems to work at in the end though. They have their good floors & their bad floors.

I do not work at the VA but have friends that do. I hear it is not for everyone, but many people love it there. It also depends the floor you end up on. Pay and benefits at the VA are above average for the area from what I hear. That being said.. apply early. It can take months to hear back from them. Not going to be the most organized process to try to get in there.

I'm currently finishing up my last semester of the Tri-C program. I can say from experience it has been an excellent program. Faculty are great, most of the students work and more work also with kids (I really respect these people, it's tough) but it is do-able & probably the most flexible program out there. I didn't come in with a healthcare background but many students did so it was great to learn from everyone. Several of the people in my clinical group were paramedics, engineers, accounting, nursing assistants, we ended up getting a good mix of backgrounds and a great learning environment. There are many good professors, a few challenging ones, but overall I am very happy I went with Tri-C. Their paperwork can be a bit challenging to work through - some red tape involved but hey they all have rules. Here's a link to the admissions webiste with semesters they're currently placing in. I would try to get them on the phone, that's typically the best way to get a hold of the nursing program. Fall 2016 says open! I would apply soon though, they sometimes have a waiting list and it can fill up. Also don't listen to rumors about accredidation issues, it's been cleared up years ago now... Program Placement information for Tri-C Nursing Program: Cleveland Oh

Hello, I found myself in a very similar situation 3 years ago. A little background on me... I started in finance with a 4 year finance degree from Kent State. Decided to change things up 2 years into my finance career and switch to nursing (long story...). I'm going to Tri-C, the generic ADN track at night and on the weekends while I've worked full time. I'm 1 year into the nursing program now and work as a patient care tech at UH (hospitals are more likely to hire you with nursing school experience for the tech roles). Many of my classmates also have full time jobs and kids at home which they somehow manage to juggle. It can be difficult but it is possible! Several routes you could look into to break into the patient care world are EMT-Basic, Phlebotomy or STNA. I tried with the STNA route and didn't have much luck. The way I did it was I worked in finance at UH for just over a year then transferred to a patient care tech role. UH was pretty friendly to those in the system in administration who were wanting to pursue nursing. UH is also associates degree RN friendly (but they do require you to bridge to a BSN within 5 years). With the accelerated programs lots of people do - you can't really work. You have to do these full time. Plus they involve student loan debt which I wasn't willing to do (they will run you $30k+ for the 12-18 months it takes to finish them). But as a first step you could always start taking prereq's at cuyahoga community college (Tri-C). They're affordable and credits are widely accepted by the 4 year schools. You'll want to take chem 1&2 there (Chem1010+Chem1020), Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2, and bio 2500 (just to get you started... lots of prereq's if you don't have a science background already =). The prereq's for the ADN program at Tri-C are the same as the accelerated programs at 4 year schools (Kent State, Cleveland State, BW to name a few). The difference is Tri-C lets you apply to the nursing program sooner whereas the accelerated programs require you to have 100% of the prereq's done before you even apply. Hope this helps. Good Luck! -Nick