New Nurse Resources

Upcoming Events:

• MODNA Scholarship Application Deadline - February 18, 2022

General Career Information:

• Board of Nursing:  http://nursing.ohio.gov/
• The Ultimate Career Guide for Nurses - available from ANA
• Hints and Tips to Survive Night Shift
• New Graduate RN Survival Skills

Resources for students taking NCLEX before April 2023

• NCLEX information:  https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm
• NCLEX practice exam:  https://www.nclex.com/
• General FAQ about the NCLEX exam:  https://nursejournal.org/resources/nclex/guide/

Resources for students taking NCLEX during or after April 2023

• Information on Next Generation NCLEX:  https://www.ncsbn.org/next-generation-nclex.htm 
• FAQs for Candidates:  https://www.ncsbn.org/11436.htm 
• Next Generation NCLEX News Spring 2021 Edition:  https://www.ncsbn.org/NGN_Spring21_Eng.pdf 
• Short video from NCSBN describing Next Generation NCLEX, why the need for change, and what this new test looks like:  https://youtu.be/ZBXfkINlRF0  
• General FAQ about the NCLEX exam:  https://nursejournal.org/resources/nclex/guide/

Need help creating a nursing portfolio??

• Portfolio building tips:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=158&v=af0pCzaNGhs
• Examples of online portfolios:
  • https://portfolium.com/KelsyGompert

How to prepare for an interview

• Interview tips:
  • https://www.experisjobs.us/exp_us/en/career-advice/20-tips-job-interviews.htm
• Common interview questions: 
  • https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-the-31-most-common-interview-questions

Interested in getting involved??

• Nursing organization links:
  • https://nurse.org/orgs.shtml 
• Contact modna@modna.org if you are interested in joining the Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association's New Nurse Initiative Committee
  • We are always looking for new nurses to help us continue to promote a smooth transition from student to new nurse!