NursePati87

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1. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

   NursePati87 replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in New Nurse

   Being in the nursing honor society does not make you better than any other candidate in the application pool...at least that's the case in this area of the US (Texas Medical Center)...it's more about experience such as were you an EMT, paramedic, CNA...

2. Paying for your own training as a new grad

   NursePati87 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi Guys- A former classmate sent me an email that went something like this: Hospital X will be hosting their first new GN fellowship program starting March 2011....basically the hospital will train you for 6 months...the pay is a monthly stipend...an...

3. I cannot believe it! I got it!

   NursePati87 posted a topic in New Nurse

   You know how people say things happen for a reason? Well they really do! I have had such a long and hard journey to land my first new grad RN position! and guess where? The NICU! That's right the NICU...when I received the phone call that I had been ...

4. Questions to ask during a peer interview?

   NursePati87 replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

   You can ask: 1) What are the most challenging aspects of being a new intern? 2) What processes are established to develop the current employees? 3) What is the turnover rate for new interns? These are just some of the ones I can think off the top of ...

5. BSN needed to work in Texas?

   NursePati87 replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in Texas

   HawkinsRV is correct...here in the Houston Texas Medical Center Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson, and Methodist all require a BSN. St.Lukes, Ben Taub, and LBJ accept ADNs but prefer BSNs...you may think wow there are so many hospitals here so it should ...

6. Language or Experience?

   NursePati87 replied to thmpr's topic in General Nursing

   Well I would think that communication is key when working with any patient...on that same note...there is a hospital in my area that gives preference to bilingual nurses because their patient population is 50% hispanic so for them that makes a lot of...

7. Bad Interview?

   NursePati87 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in New Nurse

   Relax...don't read into anything...be patient and wait...that's all you can do...why worry about something you don't even have control over anymore...I had a friend who interviewed for a pediatric surgical trauma position as a new grad intern here in...

8. What should I expect from my preceptorship?

   NursePati87 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

   I would suggest to keep a personal journal with you throughout your preceptorship experience...on this you may want to write down goals that you want to accomplish for the day and week (for example for the first week you may want to learn how to admi...

9. You Guys Are Making Me Worry.

   NursePati87 replied to bella_autore's topic in General Nursing

   My biggest advice that I can give to you and any other new nursing student is to work student externships during school...as this seems to be the deciding factor if you dont have any healthcare experience...yes try to maintain a high GPA but this wil...

10. Thinking about jumping in..

    NursePati87 replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

    I say if you have the passion then go for it! Passion is all you need :) Luv->NursePati87

11. Thought Interview went well, then a denial...

    NursePati87 replied to NurseVN's topic in New Nurse

    Hi anuong05, I applied to the hospital where i completed my preceptorship. They required 2 letters of recommendation from clinical instructors and i decided to provide them with a total of 4 (2 from clinical instructors + 2 from their own nurses that...

12. Life as a New Grad Sucks

    NursePati87 replied to lifeasanewgrad's topic in New Nurse

    The reference to Brett Farve was quite funny!

13. New Grads: Don't give up hope

    NursePati87 replied to msmoore's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks so much for this post :) ...coming to this site and reading other peoples comments always bring a little hope to this difficult job search as a new grad in Houston.