Pearl83

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1. UTA FNP May 22,2017 start date

   Pearl83 replied to caitrod2016's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Hi Tdittman! Am starting my masters too on May 22nd but am in the nursing education program. Best wishes to you!!

2. Is nursing school as bad as they say?

   Pearl83 replied to sarahelaine08's topic in General Students

   Nursing school was moderately stressful. Once you learn how to answer the questions the "Nclex way", then you're good. My hardest semester was the 1st one because of how different the testing is from other majors. I did lots of practice questions and...

3. Aria, Gwynedd mercy, or Abington Dixion??

   Pearl83 replied to lowiegrl's topic in School Programs

   As an Alumni of Aria, it is a great program!! Not sure how it will be like since they are merging with Thomas Jefferson. Its unfortunate that diploma programs are being phased out. Going through Aria prepared me to be the nurse I am today. Lots of h...

4. Where in the US do they need RNs really bad?

   Pearl83 replied to Nazzerena's topic in General Nursing

   Try Baylor Scott and White. Especially Temple, TX area. Its a growing area, 1 hr away from Austin, 2hrs from Dallas, Lots of learning opportunities especially as a new nurse. Apply to Urology floor. There's a great need for nurses.

5. Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

   Pearl83 replied to DesertSky's topic in Stress 101

   I try not to eat before bed otherwise I wake up earlier than planned due to acid reflux. If am too hungry then I just eat something really light i.e small bowl of oatmeal or banana.

6. Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

   Pearl83 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Headlines

   I've experienced some level of bullying from a PA and I decided to tell her off coz she had such bad attitude every time I spoke with her over the phone.....After meeting her recently, she seemed very nice.Hope it stays that way. Talk about nurses ea...

7. 8 weeks of orientation for a new grad?

   Pearl83 replied to DU15's topic in Career Support

   Hey DU15, BSN, RN!!!! Technically speaking, 8 weeks of orientaion is not really enough for a new graduate on a med/surg floor especially if one was not exposed too a lot of clinical experience whilst in nursing school. I only had 6 weeks of orientat...

8. New Grad looking for advice on Nurse Residency Programs in Dallas

   Pearl83 replied to Tjy7c's topic in Job Hunt

   Also try Texas health.... They have a versant program and but it has a 2 year committment. It will be open for this summer.

9. Texas RN license endorsement

   Pearl83 replied to hopeful003's topic in Texas

   I recently went through the process of endorsing my PA RN license to TX RN license. I found the finger printing part a little confusing but after figuring it out. Instead of doing it online, I decided to call IdentoGo to register my ink card submissi...

10. Fingerprint card

    Pearl83 replied to tacobianky's topic in General World

    I had to go through the same process. I requested for the finger print card from the TX BON...They sent it through the mail with instructions. I went to my local police department and got my finger prints for free...

11. UNC Nurse grad residency 2015

    Pearl83 replied to Pearl83's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you ahalver09!!! So you are at an advantage than myself. I don't have a NC License Just a PA license...

12. UNC Nurse grad residency 2015

    Pearl83 replied to Pearl83's topic in New Nurse

    It is frustrating...I really thought NC was the place for me but I've almost given up. Do you guys have a NC license?? Seems most recruiters give first priority to those that have a license in the state where the job in being offered. Which ever way,...

13. UNC Nurse grad residency 2015

    Pearl83 replied to Pearl83's topic in New Nurse

    Any news???

14. Scott & White Hospital College Station, TX Employment Reviews

    Pearl83 replied to bendyprissy's topic in Career Support

    Hey jlpolec!! Am guessing you're working in College Station...If so hope your job is going well. I recently applied to Scott and White in Temple TX and just waiting for my license to come through. How long did it take you to get your license?? Will a...

15. Cleveland Clinic RN assessments

    Pearl83 replied to blizzard281's topic in Ohio

    How long did it take to get feedback after your first interview? I had a phone interview last Friday and was told my application would be moved to pool.. Good luck to everyone that's in the process of interviewing or got a job...