kplp1111

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1. Stress, and a new grad.

   kplp1111 replied to kplp1111's topic in New Nurse

   I'm getting good feedback. Management and preceptor say I'm doing great. But I feel as if I'm underperforming. Thank you guys for the reply.

2. Stress, and a new grad.

   kplp1111 posted a topic in New Nurse

   First, I should not be complaining. I will be the first to admit it. I was able to land an amazing job across the country from where I graduated. I make a livable wage, and received a 17% bump in pay. I am an operating room nurse in a renowned hospit...

3. IHS repayment and the va?

   kplp1111 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello! I am am a relative new grad with a few months OR experience under my belt. I have about 46k in student loans from a BSN nursing degree. My tuition was paid for because I'm a disabled vet, the loans were for childcare and housing, really so we...

4. Baylor GN Internships June 2015

   kplp1111 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas

   Mine was a contract, it listed benefits and certain details etc. It was all very official.

5. Baylor GN Internships June 2015

   kplp1111 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas

   I was offered the OR internship!!!! Super excited!! Any advice guys? How do I prepare!? Aside from passing my boards of course...

6. Baylor GN Internships June 2015

   kplp1111 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas

   I had my interview on Monday. it went well I think. I stumbled on a few questions, and really looked dumb on a very important one But I think I recovered well. Is anyone else here applying for an OR internship not at BUMC? I am super anxious!! I was...

7. Baylor GN Internships June 2015

   kplp1111 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas

   I interviewed for plano and Carrollton. My phone interviews were really weird. I am an out of state applicant and they want me to have an in person interview. Which I am going to set up today, but the phone interview felt really weird.

8. Baylor GN Internships June 2015

   kplp1111 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas

   I was called today and have set up 2 interviews, one tomorrow and one on Friday. Does anyone have any advice? It is for the OR internship.

9. Baylor GN Internships June 2015

   kplp1111 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas

   I had a medsurg, and OR interview last week. They tried to sway me towards Garland and Dallas for medsurge and Carrollton and Plano for the OR. I was denied the ER internship literally 30 minutes after I submitted the initial application and chose 3 ...

10. Texas License, out of state applicant

    kplp1111 replied to kplp1111's topic in Texas

    Ok! I think I have rectified my misstep in reading the requirements. Listed below is what is required to fill out the application: [h=3]Guidelines & Eligibility[/h]In order to apply for an initial Texas Nursing License by Examination Online you ...

11. Texas License, out of state applicant

    kplp1111 replied to kplp1111's topic in Texas

    I am really confused. I went to the Texas-BON and hit apply (under examination) and it asks for my Texas DL.... Thank you guys for the comments. I seem to need to search harder.

12. Texas License, out of state applicant

    kplp1111 replied to kplp1111's topic in Texas

    So because I am a legal resident of Washington, a non compact state I would be able to apply for a Texas License with out needing to prove I am a Texas resident?

13. Texas License, out of state applicant

    kplp1111 posted a topic in Texas

    Hello, I need clarification. I will be graduating from an accredited program In idaho. I will be moving to Texas 15 days after graduation. What is the process for applying to take the NCLEX in Texas, to be licensed in Texas? Looking at the Texas BON...

14. Sherman Texas

    kplp1111 posted a topic in Texas

    Hello, I am wondering what the new grad pay is in sherman texas? I have heard pretty low numbers in the low 20's. I will be a bachelor prepared nurse and may have a job offer in the works. Was just wondering what I could expect and if I can negotiat...

15. How do I become successful?

    kplp1111 replied to kplp1111's topic in Job Hunt

    I know! Most instructors I talk to say getting a job right out of school in the OR will be tough. I have worked as a CNA for a little over 6-7 months would that be enough? I am torn on where I want to work really, I would love to work in the OR or Ps...