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1. Transition to ER from med-surg/tele

   TCU-Trauma replied to CC89rn's topic in Career Support

   I say just take whichever one you are offered first...19 bed EDs are very small either way but would probably be a good way to transition from med surg. The 19 bed ED with more hospital beds would probably be nice so you would have better throughput...

2. What does it take to be considered for an ER position as a New Graduate RN?

   TCU-Trauma replied to mikeynizm's topic in Emergency

   I have been an ED RN for 2 years and the best advice I can give you is to apply for ED residencies and internships. It's not a type of nursing that any certification can prepare you for. I had an EMT-B and many certifications and most of the other ...

3. Snack bar in the ER?

   TCU-Trauma replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

   Our snack bar is overpriced and nasty. But it's nice to have somewhere to send the hungry not NPO patients. Funny how arriving at the ED makes everyone hungry and creates a need to pee!

4. Snack bar in the ER?

   TCU-Trauma replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

   This cracked me up!!! I work in a super busy ED and we have a snack bar in the waiting room as well. I've always found it funny to sell junk food while promoting the opposite! I agree with the open bar idea! Would definitely cut down on the DTs!

5. Anyone know what to expect for Parkland Dallas medication test (pre-employment)

   TCU-Trauma replied to TCU-Trauma's topic in Texas

   So I interviewed and took the medication test...test was very similar to the ones we had to take every semester so not bad at all. (could be bad if you're out of practice on dosage calc...which is scary altogether if that's the case... :) All wen...

6. Anyone know what to expect for Parkland Dallas medication test (pre-employment)

   TCU-Trauma replied to TCU-Trauma's topic in Texas

   Thank you guys so much for the tips! I feel better about it now! Ashleyr214, how long did it take for them to hire you after the interview? I have the interview this week and need to know what they think asap!

7. Anyone know what to expect for Parkland Dallas medication test (pre-employment)

   TCU-Trauma posted a topic in Texas

   I was just curious if anyone has had to take the Parkland hospital medication test. I have an interview there and they said that if they choose for me to go on that I will take a med test. Thank You!!!

8. JPS Internships

   TCU-Trauma replied to whit16's topic in Texas

   I just accepted a GN job here and I love this hospital!! I had almost all of my clinicals here and I am excited to start working. I don't know if you've found a job yet but I suggest JPS!