Two questions...

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Wow, I can't believe that when I joined this forum I had just decided to go back to school, and now, here I am 3 months away from graduating!

So, just wondering...How long did you wait to take NCLEX after graduating and how long did it take you to find a job?

Specializes in Operating Room, LTAC.

Graduated in May. Took NCLEX and became licensed in July. Started working in September.

Good Luck!

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Don't wait too long to take the NCLEX... do a good review but take it while the info is fresh in your head. I graduated mid December and took the NCLEX end of January on a Friday and started my job on Monday. I passed with 75 questions.

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Bought an NCLEX book prior to graduating and once I graduated, I took it right away. Get it over with!! Best of luck!!

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Graduated December 2012, RN program, took NCLEX January 2013, got my first job February 2013

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Graduated March 2012, took NCLEX in May 2012. Landed an internship in October 2012, and got a job offer by Dec. of the same year.

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I graduated December 14, 2012

Took NCLEX the first available date which was February 4, 2013

Just got hired yesterday (2/12/13)

Start orientation next week.

I started applying even before graduation because I knew it might take a while to get interviews and hired....and since I applied early, I knew I had to take NCLEX asap. Everything fell into place nicely :)

Now I'm just scared and nervous to start my career!!!

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So you guys are saying don't wait? lol

I want to get a job ASAP but I also REALLY want to take my kids to Disneyland before I end up with a new job and not able to take time off! We'll see... Maybe I'll just take my son out of school in May and go then! lol

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