veggiegarden

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1. Experience in Med/Surg or not?

   veggiegarden replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

   Having gone though a bit of med/surg--which I was not interested in at all, but knew it would be "good for me"--I say go with what interests you. True, I learned a great deal in my short stint in med/surg--and anyone who goes the "med/surg-first-rout...

2. Is this area right for me?

   veggiegarden replied to juicyfruit06's topic in New Nurse

   CaseManager, thank you for your support and insight. :) It seems you have made quite a career of nursing in your 38 years of service, and that is certainly commendable! I quote the above because I often hear from others to "hang in there for a year,...

3. Is this area right for me?

   veggiegarden replied to juicyfruit06's topic in New Nurse

   I've been at my job for a couple of months and I could have written this post, especially the bolded part. I'm really not happy in the area I'm in (med/surg), but in my experience that is where most resumes are forwarded to from HR...hence, that is w...

4. Doula services for Fetal Demise, Miscarriage, Stillbirth

   veggiegarden replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As someone who has personally gone through a fetal demise in the hospital, I came to post something similar--but now will just reiterate this point. After the devestation of what happened, I would not have been happy to have had to pay for yet anothe...

5. How to ask manager for different preceptor...

   veggiegarden replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

   I would ask what was being said about me as well. It is your right to know. I asked for and ended up getting placed with a new preceptor in orientation, and learned that someone (or more than one) person was starting rumors about me and my perception...

6. Just need a hug.. Anyone else??

   veggiegarden replied to healer27's topic in New Nurse

   Yep, I hear you. Feeling the same way, too. Many (((((hugs))))) sent out to all.

7. Circ on a 2yr old?

   veggiegarden replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

   ITA. And as for the OP, I would *not* let my husband influence the 'circing of my son. I think it is a very unnecessary procedure. In this instance, not my body, not my choice.

8. Am I in jeopardy??

   veggiegarden replied to pugg's topic in Texas

   No, I don't think that is right for you to be responsible for both of those duties. That is crazy. Your instincts and common sense are telling you that this is not right or feel comfortable. I hope your DON takes your concerns very seriously.

9. Is nursing school really that hard?

   veggiegarden replied to aggieamy5's topic in Texas

   I found it challenging physically & emotionally (on my feet for long hours at clinical, sleep deprivation-which can make anyone nuts) and intellectually (in a good way). I'd like to echo the poster that said it was demanding, because demanding it...

10. Austin Area Pay Rates

    veggiegarden replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas

    The pay in Austin sucks. New grads are starting off at $18 some odd/hr, and I hear experienced nurses don't make too much, either. The only one I know of is through the St. David's S.N.A.P. program, which offers a perioperative program, I believe. ...

11. Questions for TWU-Houston students

    veggiegarden replied to LadyBug1029's topic in Texas

    1. I was at an apt. which had a shuttle to the med center. Very handy. Many people I knew personally who commuted did ride the bus. 2. They are offered during the day. Patho was indeed offered in the summer during the evening. 3. It looks very nice ...

12. Accelerated Bsn For 2nd Degree Students

    veggiegarden replied to kkat4049's topic in Texas

    Yep, been there, done that. It was fast, intense, and I thought of quitting many times, but it feels soooo good to be finished! However, if I had the money (e.g., if my partner made good money or I had a nice savings acct so that I wouldn't have to ...

13. Houston Hospital CNA jobs: SO HARD TO GET IN

    veggiegarden replied to PeachPie's topic in Texas

    What horror stories have you heard about Ben Taub? We've (we=nursing students in our clincal) have had clinicals there and generally had a good experience. However, this may be totally different from a CNA working there (which is what you are looking...

14. Housing during nursing school?

    veggiegarden replied to Krither's topic in Texas

    I think it depends how much money you would like to spend. Apartment living is much more expensive than just paying for gas, and the Med Center area is pricey. However, if you can get a roommate, that would certainly help with the costs and would be ...

15. Austin recruiters not interested?!

    veggiegarden replied to justsomestudent's topic in Texas

    Well, that is dissapointing, but it doesn't shock me at the moment. I am from Austin and moved to Houston simply to go to nursing school. I'm starting to apply for jobs around the state, and noticed that the Seton website no longer has the extensive ...