haemma

haemma has 4 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. TX PRN agency

   haemma posted a topic in Agency

   Hey everyone! I am wanting to start working PRN through an agency. I have 1.5 yrs in med/surg/tele. I need to have more flexibility with which days I work due to some issues with my kiddos. Hubby also works 12's so when we are on opposite days we ha...

2. Web-based interview/assessment for RN position

   haemma replied to haemma's topic in Job Hunt

   "the dark ages.." lol, made me laugh! I needed that. On the first one that I failed, I even asked if there was any chance I could come in and they could determine my personality face to face. The answer was no, of course, due to the HR policy. The n...

3. Web-based interview/assessment for RN position

   haemma posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I applied for several jobs at a local hospital, and they sent me a web-based interview assessment/test to complete. It is also sometimes referred to as a personality test. I have taken one of these before and I did not score "correctly" and therefore...

4. Need time mgmt and organizational help

   haemma posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi all, I am at a post acute SNF, and am really struggling. Our mars and tars are not organized very well and we can't change them to make more efficient. I know every place will b different, but is there any general advice that can be given to help ...

5. What time are clinicals at ccccd and how do you get assigned to them?

   haemma replied to davidirvan's topic in Texas

   As of now, it is 2 short days, usually from 6:30-11:30, and the long day would be 6:30-4:00, these times also depend on what facility you end up at, but it shouldn't be too different. Where you do clinicals is totally random. There is no choosing. Th...

6. Has anyone gone to CCCCD McKinney or going there now?

   haemma replied to Tysmommy's topic in Texas

   When you register for the PSB they will give you a little packet of sample questions. I also used these two sites to study for the test. http://www.cfcc.edu/learninglab/PSB/PSB.htm http://www.testprepreview.com/nursing_practice.htm From what I rememb...

7. Collin County Community College

   haemma replied to txranchgirl's topic in Texas

   I am currently in the nursing program there. I agree with everyone out there, all of the programs are very competitive. The program at CCCCD is quite rigorous as well. Don't give up on your dream, if one way doesn't work, try another. Also try to get...

8. Pay higher if you don't take benefits?

   haemma replied to haemma's topic in Texas

   That is a substantial difference. I am thinking in that case that if you made 20 more per hour that it would almost make up for any chance time off or say if hubby lost benefits. Thank you for your input!

9. Pay higher if you don't take benefits?

   haemma replied to haemma's topic in Texas

   Thank you both very much for the info!!

10. Pay higher if you don't take benefits?

    haemma posted a topic in Texas

    I have recently been told that there are hospitals in the Dallas area that will give you a higher pay if you don't take insurance benefits. I was told that it could make a $15 difference in hourly pay. I am just 2nd semester in nursing school so I st...

11. Should I take a PICU job as a new grad??

    haemma replied to LyndseyER's topic in PICU

    WOW, that is so awesome!!! I wish you the best of luck and hope you get the opportunity to touch many people's lives!

12. Has anyone gone to CCCCD McKinney or going there now?

    haemma replied to Tysmommy's topic in Texas

    They use a point system. you get points for how many pre-reqs you have completed and then you get points for your pre-req gpa, your overall gpa, and for how well you do on the PSB test. Look at their site and it will make more sense. http://www.ccccd...

13. Am I too old?

    haemma replied to hgmama610's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from. I am almost 30, we have 2 - 10 year old girls and a 4 year old girl and a 16mth old boy. I am just starting my pre-reqs this summer. My prob is that do to my age and my oldest child's age that I feel like I nee...

14. Biology and A&PI in summer

    haemma replied to haemma's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank You for all of your thoughts!! I will not be working through the summer however I have 3 of my own children and 1 stepdaughter. My stepdaughter will be at her mom's most of the summer. My biggest fear is not being able to study due to the kids....

15. Biology and A&PI in summer

    haemma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am trying to get through the pre-reqs as quick as possible but with the best grades possible as well. I just registered for Biology and A&P I summer classes. I am now panicking at the thought of doing these classes in one month each. Can you pl...