I know I haven't updated this thing in ages. I'm sorry. The past few weeks have been hectic, exciting and just...yeah. But I'm done with nursing school. Yep. I graduated on May 9, 2011 from school and have been enjoying the happiness ever since.
So, I passed PCN 4 with flying colors. I went on into preceptorship on a med surg floor. I was assigned to work with a charge nurse which was very interesting. She not only had her four patients, but she also had to make assignments for everyone else. To say the least it was an interesting experience. My 96+ hours on that floor will be memorable. I have to say I got a bit too attached to my patients up there, but it's hard when you spend 12 hours taking care of them. You learn more about people when they are sick I tell you. I got a great evaluation and left their feeling like a nurse. It was a great experience.
I did not go to the pinning ceremony. I just didn't see the point. I had a pin, but I just...didn't want to go. I didn't get overly attached to the nursing program so being pinned wasn't something that meant much to me. I believe I'll be happier about my accomplishments when I'm actually a licensed nurse. I honestly think pinning should take place after you take and pass the NCLEX, but that's just me.
Um, I attended graduation. It was hot as hell that day. The black dress I wore soaked up most of the sweat, but the drive to the center was torture. The program took forever to complete, but it was nice for what it was. My family was there to congratulate me which was all I really cared about.
I just went to my first nursing interview on Friday. It went well for the most part, but I'm sure I could have done better. Nerves...they will be the death of me. Hopefully I'll hear back from them soon about whether I got the position or not. -crosses fingers-
I got my ATT to take the NCLEX. I've been studying here and there using saunders, but to be honest studying questions just seems like a waste of time. I'll keep at it. I've done about 200 questions so far.
If any of you are in the process of preparing to sign up for the NCLEX please take note of the following prices. Had I known it would be this expensive I would have saved more than the money I did.
NCLEX- The actual exam is $200
Board License Application- This pays for the license you'll get when you pass the exam- $40
Background Check- $50
Total= $290
The process to sign up is fairly simple. I signed up right after the first HESI attempt which sped up the process after I graduated.
1. Sign up and pay for the NLEX exam. http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex/
2. Go to your state Nursing Board site and pay for your license. In my case I had to go to http://www.sos.georgia.gov/plb/rn/. You MUST go to your own state's website.
3. Get your background check. We used Cogent. You must pay online. Print the registration code and take that with you to the site. This is the website we used. http://www.cogentid.com/index.htm
After you've done that your school will email your transcript to the board and they will make sure that you have everything else completed (application and background check). To check on your status you can log into the board website. Everyhing should say Completed and not Pending when everything is done.
The Board will send you a ATT (Authorization To Test) through your email if you put an email or by mail/phone etc. I chose email since it's faster. You log into the NLEX website on Pearson and schedule your testing date. That's it. You're done.
I wish someone would have explained that to me before hand. I have to say I was lost. Hahaha
I'm waiting to hear from my sister. She's driving me to the testing site since it's almost an hour away and my car won't make it. I'll hopefully get to take the exam this month. Wish me luck.
Well, that's all for now. If you have any questions email me at dragonlvr452@yahoo.com. I don't check the comments sorry.
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