DixieGrace

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1. Lets help each other out. Who is hiring New grads: RN or LVN

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in Texas

   MD Anderson in Houston Texas will have a NEw GRad JOB fair on March 4th. Cyfair Med Center and Houston NW hospital will reopen their versant program in March 2014. Keep looking on their website and the deadline will be May/June. Also go to various...

2. Lamar University

   DixieGrace replied to dreamer44's topic in Texas

   I know a lot of LVNs that did the online program - bridge from LVN to RN. They cannot seem to pass NCLEX Rn because they had a lousy foundation. They have taken it over 3 times and still not passing. I would suggest that you enroll in a better and mo...

3. How can I get a job in LTC/SNF as a new nurse

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in Geriatric

   Good News!!!!!!. I went to a job fair yesterday at a hospital. I got offered a job on the spot on the Post-Acute/SNF/Rehab Unit. I am really happy and excited. I cannot wait to begin my nursing journey.

4. Geriatics is my Passion.. How do I get into this field ?

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in LTC Directors

   Thanks. What is the best way to reach the Nursing Mangers? I picked up a senior's guide and literally called all the SNF/ Nursing Homes in the book ( within 25miles proximity of my home) and was told that they were not hiring. So to make a lasti...

5. How can I get a job in LTC/SNF as a new nurse

   DixieGrace posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am a new RN grad. I do not have experience as an RN. However, I have experience as a staffing coordinator and billing. I have tried to get into SNF/LTC in my area, but they are not hiring new grad RN. RN positions available are for MDS and manage...

6. Geriatics is my Passion.. How do I get into this field ?

   DixieGrace posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Hello DONs/ADONs~. I am a more mature new grad in my 30's and my passion is Geriatrics. I have a BSN and also a BBA. I have worked as a Client Care Coordinator(actually I was the owner of a small non -medical home care agency). I started this busines...

7. Lets help each other out. Who is hiring New grads: RN or LVN

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in Texas

   Thanks. Everyone. Keep in coming.

8. Lets help each other out. Who is hiring New grads: RN or LVN

   DixieGrace posted a topic in Texas

   Hello Texas Nurses~ Lets help each other out. Do you know an organization that is hiring new grads RN or LVN with little or no experience. The organizations can be a hospital, hospice, home care, SNF, clinic etc. Please post it and lets help each...

9. Getting a job as a NEW RN. What worked for you??

   DixieGrace posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello Nurses~ I am a new grad and just passed my Nclex. I am now actively looking for a job and would like to hear what worked for you. I have been to 2 interviews. The last one seems very promising and I am waiting for them to contact me . ( I pla...

10. No job...giving up

    DixieGrace replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Hunt

    Nurse Jackie, have you tried hospice?? Have you tried going to job fairs , or going door to door to SNF. Private duty??. I just graduated and passed my boards and havejust actively began job hunting. I printed my resumes and have been going to SNF an...

11. Finding an RN position as a new grad

    DixieGrace replied to kroute's topic in Job Hunt

    Contact the place you had an offer and tell them that you have passed

12. New or Improved Activity ideas

    DixieGrace replied to ADC,AP-BC's topic in Geriatric

    Monthly wine and cheese/crackers/fruits day. Have an italian setting with music playing in the background. Old country music and movie, again create that old school ambiance.

13. Passing the NCLEX

    DixieGrace replied to VMadera13's topic in NCLEX

    For pharmacology, know how each medication class works that way you will understand the potential side effects. Group them if possible like "lol" are betablockers etc. Use saunders to test your pharm knowledge. Push yourself for 2 to 3 weeks and yo...

14. Passing the NCLEX

    DixieGrace replied to VMadera13's topic in NCLEX

    Do at least 150 questions per day. Read up on all rationales. Buy the PDA book and do the first 18 chapters know how to prioritize patients. Use saunders for content. For questions, I used saunders and kaplan. Learn test taking strategies. Learn your...

15. Got the "good" pop-up but suddenly, I don't trust it!

    DixieGrace replied to lifelearningrn's topic in NCLEX

    I had that same fear. I took mine last Thursday. Got the good pop up. I did it over one million times on different computers. My board took forever to update my status. I paid for the quick results on Monday and I passed. My BON just listed me as ...