MissLouda

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1. Possible relocation to Tyler, Texas...

   MissLouda replied to MissLouda's topic in Texas

   Hey everyone, Well I made it back safely from my trip to Texas and decided to take the position on the General Medicine floor... I start Sept. 28th so that means I have to pack up everything and move to Texas real soon... Thanks for all the comments!...

2. Possible relocation to Tyler, Texas...

   MissLouda replied to MissLouda's topic in Texas

   Hey ncube, I wanted to work on the tele floor but they had no more openings but I am excited to interview for the general medical floor and hope that when next week, when I head out there, a tele positions will open LOL... probably unlikely but I a...

3. Possible relocation to Tyler, Texas...

   MissLouda replied to MissLouda's topic in Texas

   Hey Sharkasurf... Well hopefully if I get the position we will be working together *wink*

4. Possible relocation to Tyler, Texas...

   MissLouda replied to MissLouda's topic in Texas

   Thank you AVMADD. I am going to be visiting August 10th for about a week. I am excited to see what Tyler has in store for me.

5. Laughter, the Best Medicine for Nursing School Blues

   MissLouda replied to sailgurlie's topic in Humor

   I have to agree that nursing school hasn't changed much. My OB rotation was pretty interesting as well.... after watching and helping out, I realized that I am not ready to have kids.... for a long, long time. It is interesting to hear the perspec...

6. What can you do with a BSN if you decide to leave Nursing?

   MissLouda replied to nikkir386's topic in ADN/BSN

   I think nursing as a career choice has many options. Burnout with nurses is very common but their are many ways around it from what I was told. I am a new graduate and looking for a job but I do know that with your BSN you have the opportunity to d...

7. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

   MissLouda replied to muesli's topic in New Nurse

   Graduated in December 2008, passed my boards in March 2009. Only recently had a phone interview and flying out to have a person interview... (out-of-state job). Be prepared to be searching for a while. Those who received jobs right after graduate...

8. What # of questions did u pass the NCLEX with?

   MissLouda replied to teresab_2000's topic in New Nurse

   Passed with 75 questions but left feeling like everything I learned in nursing school evaporated from my brain during and after the exam.... I spent 2 days looking up the process to retake it.... I am so glad I am finally over that test... Next tas...

9. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

   MissLouda replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   I have an interview for a medical floor, which I am very excited about. I have read everyone's advice and they are great!!! I know that if I end up getting the job and working I will definitely freak out... but I know it takes time to feel complete...

10. Possible relocation to Tyler, Texas...

    MissLouda replied to MissLouda's topic in Texas

    Thank you for your input. I plan to visit for a week in August for interviews and to get an idea of the area. I am sure coming from Hawaii that it will be very different but exciting. I am looking forward to it

11. Possible relocation to Tyler, Texas...

    MissLouda posted a topic in Texas

    Hi everyone, After a long search for the perfect new grad position, Texas has been very welcoming and promising for me. I recently got a call from Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler, TX for the general medical unit and wanted to ask my fellow Texans,...

12. Let's introduce ourselves...

    MissLouda replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

    hi everyone, i am a bsn graduate and passed my boards in march 2009 . i have been trying to look for a job ever since... i have my rn license in the state of hawaii & washington but after searching forever i have now given up on those 2 states...

13. What does a New Grad have to do to get a job???

    MissLouda posted a topic in Career Support

    I graduated in December 2008 with my BSN and have an active license in the State of Hawaii (where I live) and in State of Washington (where I was hoping to get a job but was greatly disappointed)... I have now started to look in California, Texas, an...

14. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

    MissLouda replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I currently live in Hawaii and graduated with my BSN in December 2008 and passed boards in March 2009. I am deeply saddened with the shortages all the new grads have to face. With my student loans kicking in soon, my hopes of becoming successful an...