That ankle length quilted coat sounds nice! I have a GoreTex jacket that works great for hips up...but hips down to my ankles I am frozen. Half of us walk the almost 1 mile walk to the hospital but Chicago January winds are unbearable when you have...
It's not even the end of October and I am freezing walking out in the cold from the parking lot to the hospital. We have a shuttle bus but it takes 30 minutes between each pick up because the bus goes to a few lots. How do you all do it?
I would suggest working as a tech in an ER. You will gain lots of practical skills(Foley's, pt transport, O2 tanks, setting up various trays for LP's, Sutures, Gyne, I & D, asepsis, etc) Some nurses might even let you draw blood, start IV's. Yo...
Slow down and take a couple deep breaths. Here is what I did to at least feel I was keeping my head above water: Eat good, pack lunches and snacks for yourself Organize your notes, study material, etc. Have a good planner and keep it handy and jot d...
Thanks, the last breakdown of cities was especially helpful. I sent away for a bunch of info and hope to look through all the literature as it comes in. Can I throw in some other cities for a breakdown on.... Watauga Keller Southlake Thanks again i...
Thanks for the replies! Any ideas on these communities? They look good online but live and in person may be another story. We are looking at Lantana Plano Flower Mound Allen
We have to move to Dallas! I have been searching all of the websites and all I have found out is that the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is enormous! Main concerns for us are: 1.) Best school districts/areas-best overall reputations 2.) Which communities have...
Welcome to nursing! Nursing is tough, tough work physically and emotionally but it is also rewarding. You are coming into it with life experience and you will be an inspiration to your patients one day I promise you! I did my nursing clinicals at a...
I would say try looking into EMT or CNA. Also, most hospitals hire Patient Care Tech's and you don't need to be either EMT or CNA. Then again any certification never hurts. I worked as an ER tech and as a volunteer with Red Cross. Looked great on...
I thought about LGH for a second but Christ is closer so I'd be more interested in that location but have to admit a little intimidated by such a large system(Advocate) and it's recruiters that is. I am reworking my resume and trying to decide on a ...
Thanks for the info and words of caution. I will tread carefully! I am going to take a look at their website and see what positions are currently open.
Can anybody provide any information about Christ Medical Center such as working conditions, pt ratios(peds), acuity levels of certain peds units, pay scale, union?, recruiters, etc. Any information would be helpful!