VitalSmiles17 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas
Also, it's not so much the school getting you ready for employment as it is being aggressive, putting yourself out there and seeking employment or externships early. I'll still be graduating with a number of students who don't have jobs lined up yet...
VitalSmiles17 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas
Hmmm I don't really know how it's going for Brookhaven students, although I did have friend who graduated from Brookhaven last May, and she got a job on a tele floor at Baylor Plano without any tech experience. Also, for my L&D rotation, I remem...
VitalSmiles17 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas
As far as I've seen, the big hospitals in the Dallas area, like Baylor Dallas, only want BSNs now. Considering your situation, I think that your best bet is to secure a job as a nurse tech while completing your ADN. You may not make as much as you ...
VitalSmiles17 replied to mom35's topic in Pre-Nursing
Mom 35, I've just applied for this fall semester with an expired HPRS 1204 (I took it Spring '08) and they basically told me I'd get 3 chances to re-demonstrate and pass all of the skills again, instead of having to take the class over. However, you...
VitalSmiles17 replied to murse2011's topic in Texas
CONGRATULATIONS FUTURE TWU NURSES OF 2011!!! I'm so happy for all you guys!! I'm trying to take in all this excitement and positive energy to relieve my own nerves as I wait for my letter from El Centro. :) And special CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS WANNA...