#NTNurses RNs (Registered Nurses)/Student Nurses Of NikeTalk Official Thread.

Just got my first job offer for an ICU RN position here in Socal 8)

New grad RN's out there, don't lose hope, things will fall into place
 
Studying for the HESI A2 right now to apply to some 1 year(ish) accelerated BSN programs in the NY/NJ area. Here's to the first step.
 
TH0MAS CR0WN said:
Just got my first job offer for an ICU RN position here in Socal 8)

New grad RN's out there, don't lose hope, things will fall into place
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CONGRATS SIR!!!
I just found out that I passed my boards today. Ranks right up there with seeing the birth of my son.
I been a PN for 3 years working FT whilst going to school to finish this, nursing school is hard but with a support system and dedication...it can be done.

And I have a job lined up in a hospital, but it's not a city hospital but beggars can't be choosers
 
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Cels The YoungGod said:
CONGRATS SIR!!!
I just found out that I passed my boards today. Ranks right up there with seeing the birth of my son.
I been a PN for 3 years working FT whilst going to school to finish this, nursing school is hard but with a support system and dedication...it can be done.

And I have a job lined up in a hospital, but it's not a city hospital but beggars can't be choosers
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Congrats to you my dude! That's a huge accomplishment and a great feeling. The hard work paid off :smokin
 
@Pdino had emailed me a study guide but besides looking at that a few times. I used the "Saunders Comprehensive Exam" book to study. It was really good because it basically highlighted what you should know about certain topics.

Just make time for studying without distractions and you'll be fine, you already know the info it's just how they are gonna ask it that you are studying for
 
I HIGHLY recommend the PDA book by LaCharity for Nclex-RN prep. It's a must in my opinion. Do all the questions in the book or use the code to use it online (what I did). Priority questions are heavy on the nclex and are considered high level/passing level questions, and this will help you be much more comfortable with those. It's pretty inexpensive too. Check it out.

Amazon product ASIN 0323113435
I also did the Kaplan trainers (which are free), and read up on content that I felt I needed to brush up on (Saunders, ATI comp book, etc will do).
As you go through questions, when you come across a topic/disease/etc you're unsure of, write it down and study later. I did at least 150-200 practice questions a day till my test date and read all rationales carefully. I'm a firm believer that all it takes is 2 weeks of solid studying to pass the nclex. Just gotta legit study, but don't burn yourself out either and remember to relax. Hope this helps, & good luck to all those about to take the boards!
 
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I have about 7 nurses that work with me. Of the 7, there's only one male. Dude is worst than most females. He's a snake and gossip queen. Crazy the things I've seen him do, like write up other co-workers for things that didn't need to be brought up to management, simply because he wants to make himself look better.
 
I went to school for LVN. NCLEX was no joke. But after finishing everything I realized nursing wasn't for me.
 
But how did you know nursing wasnt for you?

Did you try every field?

Been in the field since 2009, it took me a year to find my first job. Its a cold world for new grads SMH.

I took a PT position in an adult day care, and then a couple months later got hired at a psych facility, put in 4 years there and now I work for the county (sheriffs dept).

Keep on grinding fellas never stop learning and improving.
 
How much y'all nurses making and in what location?

I heard Texas has a healthy nursing market...

Had a buddy move his chick down from Chicago and she found a job in a couple weeks. Lol.
 
Fellow RN student checking in.

I wanted to shout out @bright nikes  because he gave me some advice a few years ago. I'm glad things are working out for you, fam.

Got another year before I'm done with my RN, but I'm looking forward to finishing up, taking the NCLEX, and start really learning how to take care of patients. Currently waiting on some externship decisions and might work as a CNA this summer. 

Few questions:

-you guys got any suggestions for comfy shoes? I've tried Birkenstock professional shoes and those didn't work out for me. I'm wearing Mozo chef shoes now, and they're pretty great so far.

-any NT fam in Cali? Portland? I'm probably going to look all over Cali and the PNW. Any insight would help. 
 
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Just took my NCLEX RN this morning does this mean I passed?
 
Pre-nursing student working on ADN then BSN. Getting CNA training done in summer.

Grats to everyone that made it, hope to join ya'll soon.
 
humpasaurus rex said:
My license just posted to the Florida Board of Nursing
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Congrats! Where in FL are you? I still want to make my way down there. I'm always hearing how Miami is awesome.

That's pretty quick too. I've been hearing different things about how long it takes for licenses to go through for different states. Heard CA is atrocious with the wait times. 
 
Alfa said:
humpasaurus rex said:
My license just posted to the Florida Board of Nursing :smokin
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Congrats! Where in FL are you? I still want to make my way down there. I'm always hearing how Miami is awesome.

That's pretty quick too. I've been hearing different things about how long it takes for licenses to go through for different states. Heard CA is atrocious with the wait times. 
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Thanks! I'm in the Broward area which is one county over from Dade-Miami. Yeah earlier this month it was 24 hrs to post, but most people are taking it now so it's been 48 hrs to post. Now looking for a job begins.
 
wow.

this thread is inspiring on how much people have grown and accomplished their goals. I'm actually heading to the nursing program this August at the age of 19.

It's an ADN program. 4 semesters total. Finished my gen eds last semester and turned in my application this semester.

Hopefully i can reply back and look back at this post once ive graduated like Drew!

question though, for those who are/have been in nursing school. Any of yall worked/working while in the program?
 
It's official.

Went to talk to my boss last week.  She know's I'm graduating in May, so I asked her what's on my forecast.  She offered me a spot on the cardiopulmonary rehab unit from midnight-8 AM.  I'm also fortunate enough to be working as a GN (graduate nurse) before I take the NCLEX in July.  $75K/year, 4 weeks of vacation, decent health benefits, and plenty of opportunities for overtime.

Needless to say, I'm happy.
 
KennethTheKing said:
 
wow.

this thread is inspiring on how much people have grown and accomplished their goals. I'm actually heading to the nursing program this August at the age of 19.

It's an ADN program. 4 semesters total. Finished my gen eds last semester and turned in my application this semester.

Hopefully i can reply back and look back at this post once ive graduated like Drew!

question though, for those who are/have been in nursing school. Any of yall worked/working while in the program?
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I've been working full time throughout the entire two years.  Granted, I've been working Friday-Sunday 8a-9p.  Long shifts have their pros and cons (more pros than cons though).

If you have some semblance of intelligence and time-management skills you should be alright.
 
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