Sloan-Kettering advice

Could you tell them you waited a year because you had personal matters to attend to and you also wanted to take time to prepare for the NCLEX (like take Kaplan, etc.). Maybe you could also tell her you were taking your time in researching hospitals and decided that Sloane-Kettering was your top choice. Make sure you have some good info on Sloane-K. in case she asks what swayed you.

Hope this helps.

Tell the truth. Tell them you did not pass first time and that you became discouraged. tell them you took your time and studied hard to prepare for the nlex second time around and that you passed it. (did you only take it twice) I think honesty is the best policy. HR is propably well used to the fact that some people take the nclex more than once. I f they discover that you lied to them about the nclex they will definitely see you as a dishonest person and will not hire you now or in the future.

hey! actually, jtjames, what you said to say is very close to what I did say... I took responsibility for not being prepared to pass so I studied very hard to make sure I passed the second time...but the recruiter didn't seem to think it would go over well with whoever makes the final decisions...she said they'd "ask questions" and that there are just so many new grad applicants...it's ok, I did get a job at Bronx-Lebanon...not the same of course, but at least it's a job!

Hey there!! I actually work there, in Sloan-Kettering (ICU). First of all, i don't even see why it's relevant for HR to ask you why you waited a year. In my opinion, as long as you have your license, that's all that matters. I agree w/ the rest, just tell them the truth. I truly think that this won't hinder you from getting a position. Hope to see you around & Good luck w/ job hunting.