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I took the NCLEX for licensure in Utah just over a month ago. I do not recall the actual RN application for DOPL asking about mental illness. You must download the application form and its 2-3 pages of questions regarding your address, college, and whether or not you do drugs (no, DOPL didn't test my pee, but my future employer sure did). Based on ADA laws, I don't believe that you can be denied the opportunity to get a license, or the opportunity to be hired unless your mental illness affects your ability to carry out required job tasks. That being said, I'm not sure whether you are trying to get your license transferred to Utah or are applying to test for a license in Utah (its very possible that you included that in your original post; its late where I am and I'm tired ) But I've been treated for mental illness in the past and also got accommodations for AD/HD during college, and none of that was an issue while trying to get my RN license in Utah. Best of luck! Feel free to pm me with any questions you have.

Update! I was more nervous during this job interview than I was the first time around. I felt like kind of a fumbling bumbling idiot, but it must have paid off...at least I didn't come off conceited, right? After my interview, HR spent a week trying to figure out why I was in the system as a former employee and deciding whether or not I needed to resubmit my references after first telling my that they didn't need or want my references (I did end up doing so haha...does anyone in the world actually feel like their HR department actually has their stuff together? ). Although only one of my newly submitted contacts had filled out the "reference survey" I RECEIVED A JOB OFFER THE NEXT DAY!! Apparently the interview process and whatnot was indeed even more of a formality than I thought. You were right, everybody. Thanks again to everyone who responded for the words of encouragement!! Now its time to jump into the roller coaster that is being a "new nurse."

Great advice, thank you for helping to calm my nerves a bit! Its been such a whirlwind for the last 6 months since I graduated. I've been doing all the odd jobs that came my way to pay bills, while still leaving time to prep for the NCLEX. From working temp hours at a previous IT job of mine, pet/house/baby sitting, caregiving, washing windows, mucking horse stalls... Had I not passed this time around, I would have had to move on and go toward a different career path (at least for now) in order to make ends meet. 10 days ago, I had no idea what was in my future, and now suddenly I'm an actual licensed nurse and its full speed ahead! Hopefully I can keep my head from spinning long enough to get through tomorrow's job interview as smoothly as I did last time. Wish me luck!

Hello, fellow nurses! Dang, it feels good to finally say that. Before I graduated from my program in May, I was offered a position on a unit for immunocompromised patients at the children's hospital in my city. It was my absolute dream job, the interview went wonderfully, and by the end of the interview it was clear that this would be a great "fit." Fast forward a month or two...after I was unsuccessful in taking the NCLEX the first time, they graciously delayed my start date for 60 days. When I did not pass on my second attempt, they had to rescind my job offer. On Friday 10/14/16, after taking my test the third time, I sat down for lunch and happened to check my email while waiting for my mother to join me. My former manager had just emailed me to tell me that a New Grad position had just opened up, and they would love for me to apply. We've been corresponding since then...my name and license number posted on the state's Dept of Professional Licensing site a week later, I submitted my application over the weekend, and on Monday I got a call to schedule an interview. I'll be interviewing on Thursday 10/26/16, and I'm nervous about two things: What if I they ask me the same questions again and my answers are basically the same? I'm afraid of sounding like a broken record. Also, should I expect questions about how needing to retake the test has made me a better candidate, or given me more insight? If so, that's fine. I just am nervous about what to expect, more so than I was for my original interview. If there are any people out there who have been in a similar situation, or anyone who has interviewed people under unique types of circumstances before, I would love some words of encouragement and feedback on what YOU think I should be prepared to encounter during this interview. Thanks so much :)

Hey all, I'm studying for my NCLEX. I did ATI through school took the HURST review (required by my program after graduation). For practicing test questions, I've been using the HURST practice tests and the review cards from the RNntertainment NCLEX examination review game by Silvestri/Elsevier. Each time I review my completed test questions on HURST, my confidence takes a blow. One thing that really got me was an SATA question - The nurse is teaching a group of teenagers about breast self-awareness, which statements indicate that teaching was effective? I incorrectly selected "It is important to know my maternal health history." The rationale behind this: Talk to both sides of the family to learn about your family health history. When I look at this answer, I see it as a true statement. Although it doesn't include the importance of knowing paternal health history, it is still true that you should be aware of your maternal history. Meanwhile, I specifically remember getting an ATI question wrong last semester when I selected "I should wear SPF 15 or higher" as a correct statement regarding sun protection. I got it wrong with the rationale that SPF 30 or more should be used. And then I got one of the Silvestri questions wrong when I DIDN'T select "SPF 15 or higher" When do I eliminate answers based on whether they are lacking correct information, even if the information presented is correct? I'm getting so discouraged. (I took the NCLEX once already and was above or near competency in all but one section. I have a job waiting for me...my dream job, actually. But if I don't pass this time around my offer will be withdrawn.) Please help! SaveSave SaveSave

I had no idea that there was an ATI comprehensive review book :) I have three more ATI exams to take (Med-Surg, Leadership, and the Comprehensive), and two final exams within the next three weeks. You may have just saved my academic life by mentioning it in this thread. I ordered the comprehensive NCLEX ATI today, hopefully it will cut down my ATI study time so that I can focus on my course exams. Thank you!!