Pecked2DthByChickens

Pecked2DthByChickens specializes in Emergency Department.

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1. Are there enough "New-grad" positions in your area?

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in General Students

   Dallas is the same...very few new grad internships available. I am applying everywhere possible.

2. RN Job Bonanza in Dallas?

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to solneeshka's topic in Texas

   I saw that newscast too and just had to laugh. The vast majority of hospitals are not hiring much at all and some are shutting down altogether. The majority of the students in my class, including myself, are all having problems finding GN jobs in May...

3. NEED feedback from El Centro/Northlake RN grads. and current students

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to mom35's topic in Texas

   Yea I've had some really nice ones and some real stinkers. One made me cry but I was just having a bad day already and she set me off. For 1st semester I had Mr. McCarty - he is the nicest instructor by far! I definitely would recommend him. And good...

4. Methodist Hospital of Dallas

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Nurse008's topic in Texas

   i am currently an extern at methodist dallas in the er. plan to apply for the internship to start in june. i absolutely love the place. best hospital i have worked with or had clinical experience with. i also worked at st. paul for a bit last year as...

5. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

   Admitting Dx: "Can't Stop Crying" (for 3 days straight)...and she was right. She sat in a bed in the hall and cried for hours!

6. Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

   I had it done about 3 years ago. Best decision I ever made! Wish I had done it sooner! No pain, just a bit of nerves. Over in just a few seconds!

7. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

   Which semester was your worst and best... so far for me: 1st - EASIEST 2nd - BEST (I really liked OB/Peds) 3rd - WORST/HARDEST 4th - TBD (should be the best since it's the LAST!)

8. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

   LOL Yang - me and and a fellow classmate are also wanting to take a cruise when we graduate! We just took our final today. I got an 82 which was enough to get me to 4th semester. I am so glad to be in the final stage of this. Next Monday I start my ...

9. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

   Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

   I am so jealous. I am studying for my final cumulative exam for tomorrow. I need a 65 to pass. Surely I can do that!!!! Then on to 4th semester. Just 6 more months - yay! Which was the worst semester in y'alls opinion? Third has kicked my butt!

10. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    Well I had my interview and was hired! I am super excited. Everyone was so nice and really put me at ease. Orientation starts Dec 15th. Woohoo! Now if I can just pass this final cumulative exam for 3rd semester - ugh!

11. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    ER is kind of intimidating but I know I would learn a lot...if I can keep my nerves under control

12. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    Has anyone here taken an extern position at Methodist? I am interviewing for a spot in the ER. Just curious to see how people felt about it.

13. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    "Hell Centro" ... love it! and totally agree! Had my cardiac test today too - got an A and definitely worked my rear off for it! Yay, I'm not failing anymore - woot woot!!

14. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Pecked2DthByChickens replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    I hear that! I am carrying on from 1994 - gheesh wish I could go back and do it all different...live and learn huh!?

15. El Centro/Northlake • Fall 07

    Pecked2DthByChickens replied to PreNurseKirk's topic in General Students

    Has anyone heard of the Parkland SNAP (Student Nurse Assistance Program)? You work part-time as a Student Nurse and they pay you $2550 per semester - for each semester you must commit to 6 mos of work at Parkland upon graduation. Just trying to decid...