meggo

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1. New RN with 6 month gap. Need help brushing up!!

   meggo replied to loquero's topic in New Nurse

   I also graduated in Dec and had a 6 month gap before working. Recently I read over a handbook that I bought back in school that goes to my huge med-surg textbook just to brush up on common conditions, assessments, etc. I was nervous at first but ever...

2. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

   meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

   You hit the nail on the head with not being able to get a job because you don't have experience and not being able to get experience because you don't have an RN job. Unfortunately thats just the reality of DFW therefor we all have to fight over the...

3. Possible Relocation TNtoTX(DFW area)

   meggo replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Texas

   An internship is just what they call the orientation / training period here. They are geared toward GNs and RNs with little to no experience. (A GN is someone who has graduated from nursing school but hasn't taken their license yet.) The unit you are...

4. Possible Relocation TNtoTX(DFW area)

   meggo replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Texas

   Oh and welcome to the site! I wanted to add that I'm really glad to see that you don't mind driving, working nights, and working on floors that some may consider less desirable - that attitude will greatly help you land a job

5. Possible Relocation TNtoTX(DFW area)

   meggo replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Texas

   I'm glad you've done the research so it won't come as much of a shock when I tell you that DFW doesn't have enough GN jobs to support the new grad population here. There are also lots of new grads (like me) moving here fighting for these same spots. ...

6. interview next week!

   meggo replied to turnforthenurse's topic in New Nurse

   It sounds like you are pretty prepared already. Make sure you dress professionally and bring extra copies of things like your resume, letters of recommendation, things like that. Prepare TCU/ICU related clinical situations you have experienced to ans...

7. New grad survey! Bsn over adn!!??

   meggo replied to mirc88sl's topic in New Nurse

   You need to look into the area you want to work in and see if they are preferring BSNs. Its a big deal in some places and hardly anything in others. Here in Dallas most of the hospital applications say "BSN preferred" or "BSN required" even though m...

8. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

   meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

   I hope you get a job soon too!! I graduated in Dec so you are already way ahead of me! Honestly I'm pretty sure that I got all those interviews because I was already a RN, BSN on paper versus most of the other applicants which were students. I hope y...

9. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

   meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

   Princess_WannaBe - I will be starting in June. I can't wait!! mzsantana - I'm glad to hear that you have had some luck talking to recruiters! Being aggressive with your job search can make all the difference in this area which is flooded by new grads...

10. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

    When I was waiting for my ATT I called and asked the BON how long it should take and they said 10 business days after receiving all of your info. If you want to take the test ASAP I found that dates become available late at night due to people cance...

11. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

    You can get the number to a hospital's HR department from their website and once you call just ask for a nurse recruiter who deals with GNs or internships. If they don't answer the phone just leave a message explaining who you are and what position y...

12. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

    I hope you hear good news soon if you haven't already! I got a phone call from the recruiter at 7pm a few nights ago saying I wasn't chosen for the position so take comfort in knowing they are working down a list calling people and its defiantly good...

13. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

    Right after I applied I would call every 2 weeks and if I didn't hear back from them or if I really wanted a specific position I would write the recruiter a nice short email saying who I am and why I would love to work in their dept. Once I knew thi...

14. Need help passing HESI

    meggo replied to yu-li's topic in Student Assist

    First off, please don't ask people for specific questions as that is defiantly cheating and will not help you learn what you need to pass this test and eventually NCLEX. When you read the information in your book are you comprehending everything? The...

15. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas

    Yeah when I moved here in Jan and found out that the internships don't start until summer I called around and asked about other work I could do. The idea of me being a tech with a RN license didn't go over well with any of the nurse recruiters I spok...