Ryan, If you do decide to apply to LSU make sure to turn your application in as soon as possible. I turned mine in in Nov. and was accepted in early Jan. before interviews were even suppose to begin. The interview is formal but still relaxed. Make...
yes, i found that info and am picking up my physical tomorrow and mailing it off. i'm a bit paranoid when it comes to dead lines for paperwork, registration....and so on. (moderator edit of name/initials) told me the same thing so, i guess we just ...
I'm moving from Houston in the next couple of weeks to attend LSU in NO and I wanted to meet as many classmates as possible. There doesn't seem to be to many of us on this site. I've been searching for feed back on the program but have not had much...
I've been accepted to the CRNA program at LSU and start this August, and I like you failed a class, Med Surg II. I applied to 9 schools, was granted 7 interviews, and only Wesleyan Univ. asked about the class I failed. They wait listed me but I was...
Gerlich8 replied to northcoastnurse's topic in MICU
In Houston: we closed down our CV ICU on Sunday and Monday morning because of a low census. This is the first time this has happened in the three years I've been here. I must say, it was nice to be off for the International Fest.:)
I work in a CV ICU and I have never seen a Doc yell at a nurse or been yelled at. I've heard of Doc's yelling, but I've never seen it in the ICU. I have had incidents where a Doc got mouthy with me but I did not let them get away with it. I stood...
I agree with all previous post and would like to add that when your NM is writing a letter for you you can also give her a copy of your updated resume and copies of other recomendation letters from charge nurses, staff, instructors and so on. I did ...
Good luck to you and I would recommend trying to find a job in MICU or SICU at night. The pt ratio is 1:3 or 1:2 and the night shift allows you to acclimate to your new job. Once you find the right place, you will be happier.:)
Gerlich8 replied to bioniclewoman's topic in New Nurse
The attractive students do have an advantage because they are nice to look at but conducting yourself in a positive, confident manner and remembering to smile goes a long way. Make sure to prepare before you go on your interview ( "knock em dead" bo...
I think you should go speak with the manager from the baby unit at the hospital that is 20 miles away and let them know that you are interested in working on their unit even if there isn't an opening yet and that you will be taking a position at the ...