smiles&prayers

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1. Pre-Employment Physical for NICU

   smiles&prayers replied to gibson0726's topic in NICU

   they now make all nurses take a pre-employment physical no matter what area you work in at most hospitals. It is standard, and required for hire. Very easy, nothing to worry about.

2. Dallas, TX- Baylor or Parkland?

   smiles&prayers replied to Jewels10RN's topic in Texas

   Actually baylor is "not for profit".

3. Relatively new nurse- unhappy and unsure with job. anyone else?

   smiles&prayers replied to roadrunner25's topic in New Nurse

   How long did it take you to find a new job? I am in a similar situation, and misrable. I feel trapped. I have less than a year of experience so that really limits where I can go, but if I stay where I am, I will go crazy:(

4. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   smiles&prayers replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   I passed with 75 questions!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy and relieved!!!!!!!

5. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   smiles&prayers replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   OMG, I have always wanted to do the same thing!!!! I have just started a job in a NICU in Texas (and I am already learning so much!), however, I too, would like to be a WHNP,CNM, and work in labor and delivery as well as the nicu in the future. Good ...

6. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   smiles&prayers replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   I take the NCLEX Jan 20th. I have been trying to study a little each day (2-3hrs.) and do lots of practice questions. I took the HURST review too. Im so nervous It makes me sick to my stomach just to think about it...:/

7. Parkland Hospital

   smiles&prayers replied to Stef104154's topic in Texas

   OMG, trying to find somewhere to live has been the biggest headache! I live in fort worth now, so it sucks to have to move, however the pay at parkland is a lot better than fort worth. I found some apartments called The Madison at Cedar Springs and ...

8. Parkland Hospital

   smiles&prayers replied to Stef104154's topic in Texas

   the user is actually finallyat40 . try to pm her

9. Parkland Hospital

   smiles&prayers replied to Stef104154's topic in Texas

   I got offered a job in Parkland's NICU too, and just recently accepted it! The user finally40 (i think thats right) works there, and told me a lot about the program. She really helped to convince me to accept it. Where all are you considering? If yo...

10. Baylor Hospital

    smiles&prayers replied to Best.at.heart's topic in Texas

    I work at JPS as an extern in L&D right now, and I can honestly say it has been the best hands on experience that I could ask for. It is VERY busy, so be prepared to work HARD, however, you will learn ALOT! I have worked there for almost a year...

11. Dallas RN Position - Parkland Vs. Baylor

    smiles&prayers replied to TK80's topic in Texas

    to PV101, I am an extern in Labor & Delivery now, so I was able to put that on my resume, and I included all other health care related jobs that I have had as well. So, I guess if you have relevant experience include it, but if not I am sure tha...

12. Dallas RN Position - Parkland Vs. Baylor

    smiles&prayers replied to TK80's topic in Texas

    Thank you!! Im really excited! Scared and nervous....but really excited!! Now I just have to find some place to live in Dallas.... lol

13. Dallas RN Position - Parkland Vs. Baylor

    smiles&prayers replied to TK80's topic in Texas

    I am not sure what the atmosphere is like, but I applied for the OB internship and got offered a position, but actually ended up accepting a position in their NICU (which is just crazy considering I have planned to work in their L&D for forever!!...

14. Please Help me decide what job to take!!!!!!

    smiles&prayers replied to smiles&prayers's topic in Texas

    Well guys, just a quick update.... I officially turned down the position at childrens, and l&d at parkland. It was heartbreaking. This week I make my final decision about parkland's NNICU. I have one interview left on thursday, and I still ha...

15. Please Help me decide what job to take!!!!!!

    smiles&prayers replied to smiles&prayers's topic in Texas

    Thank you all so much for the feedback! The crazy thing is, the training program at Children's sends you through Parklands residency training program! You start off with all of Parkland's residents, and then when you are done with your residency yo...