robi-d

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1. Fort Worth = Population Boomtown!

   robi-d replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas

   I live 12 minutes from the hospital district and my husband's office is nearby. Compared to 15 years ago - the area is vastly improved and I would not be scared to work there.

2. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

   robi-d replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Toxic attitude to others? I don't know where you live but she is right!!! I spent 5 years and lots of money to become an RN - I graduated in Dec. 09 with a BSN and I am having problems getting a job in the DFW area (TX). We need to warn people to go ...

3. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

   robi-d replied to eyeball's topic in New Nurse

   Congrat's eyeballs! I am 50, a new grad - and a whole month into a med/surg internship. I only agree with a piece of Jules response and that is anxiety at work. I believe because we are older that we have more life skills and recognize the repercussi...

4. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

   robi-d replied to mariposabella's topic in New Nurse

   I am a December 09 graduate and FINALLY landed a job that will begin next week! During my last semester I applied to jobs that I preferred, to no avail, not one interview. During the second round of GN opportunities, I applied to every GN position ex...

5. Midwestern State University

   robi-d replied to ser2011's topic in Texas

   To all my MSU incoming classmates, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :yeah:I'm sorry I haven't been in contact with all of you, it has been a busy summer but school is about to start and its time to get back into the swing! You may contact me via pm. I am happy to...

6. Weatherford College

   robi-d replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas

   When I was looking at WC for my nursing degree I was told to apply on the first day of the applications being accepted by one of the staff. It won't matter if you don't have micro complete - they will see on your transcript that you are in the proces...

7. Suicide On The Ward

   robi-d replied to NZPN's topic in Stress 101

   Thank you for sharing your story. While doing clinicals in the ER this semester I was called into a code - without success. After the physician pronounced the client dead, everyone left the room and I stood alone looking at the client then realized I...

8. Weatherford College

   robi-d replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas

   Any classes taken from a college receiving state funds in TX will transfer to another college receiving those funds (Weatherford to TCC, or Weatherford to MSU, ect). However, those classes may not apply to the degree that you are seeking and each col...

9. Midwestern State University

   robi-d replied to ser2011's topic in Texas

   Did you compare tuition prices? TCU and Baylor are private and VERY expensive colleges. However, my understanding is there are some monies available for scholarships and assistance. Midwestern was the least expensive when I started the nursing progra...

10. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    robi-d replied to Danielle7's topic in Relations

    I like LilyBlues response. While I have no nursing experience (I graduate in December), my life's experiences have taught me that when someone begins yelling - decrease your tone and remain calm, and most of all respectful! Call the physician sir/mam...

11. Midwestern State University

    robi-d replied to ser2011's topic in Texas

    Hi Rha, I currently attend MSU's Wilson School of Nursing in Wichita Falls. My entering GPA through community college was a 3.9, I don't remember my NET score, however, I bought a NET studyguide at the college bookstore and I feel it prepared me wel...