Gina_Marie

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1. PALS

   Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in Pediatric

   Oh man! All different answers! Those that say wait, the reasons are why I was wondering... Those who said do it soon, thats what I was thinking also! My fiance (also an RN) said that when he did pals, the instructor taught it over 2 days & it wo...

2. PALS

   Gina_Marie posted a topic in Pediatric

   Anyone who has taken their PALS class: I am a new RN (5 years as an lvn) going through orientation for my new job in pedi ED. I finished hospital orientation and just met with my director to arrange schedule. She said I have a year to complete PALS, ...

3. Pedi ER RN advice

   Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in Emergency

   It just came in! About to look up Scott DeBoer's CPEN Review book, thnx pixie! Great start!

4. Pedi ER RN advice

   Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in Emergency

   Just skimmed over the links, they are fantastic, appreciate it greatly!

5. Pedi ER RN advice

   Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in Emergency

   Esme and rizz, WOW, THANK YOU SO MUCH, that is unbelievably helpful! I will get on that asap! Should I go buy the books now or wait until I take the classes? This is all incredible info and advice, just what I was needing. I am only at ease when I fe...

6. Pedi ER RN advice

   Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in Emergency

   Thanks :) i'm sure you are right about that!

7. Do you think this will help me get to where I want to be faster?

   Gina_Marie replied to dkberry's topic in Pediatric

   I wouldnt hurt but honestly, once you have RN behind your name, you can get a job almost anywhere :) ive always wanted pediatrics and a month after I graduated, I was offered pedi ER job I wanted. 3 months after high school, i was sotting in lvn scho...

8. Pedi ER RN advice

   Gina_Marie posted a topic in Emergency

   New grad RN 5 years pedi homehealth as lvn Start new pedi ER job feb 5th as RN (nights) Advice??? Best references... Best shoes? Lol What is the biggest thing to memorize and read up on...? I feel pretty good about it, just natural nerves. Loved clin...

9. Paramedic-turned-RN advice

   Gina_Marie replied to saraCOS's topic in Career Support

   Many hospitals will pay for tuition when you want to go back to school if you sogn a 2 yr work committment to them...? My fiance had his RN paid for, I had mine paid for and we are both going back this fall for a higher degree.

10. Nursing in Texas

    Gina_Marie replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Texas

    We live in San Antonio & no one I know has had any issue finding a job quickly. I myself had three job offers that I applied to within a month and had the blessing of being able to choose. Good luck!

11. San antonio nurse's!!!

    Gina_Marie replied to dyanne23-RN's topic in Texas

    Galaxy blue scrubs for all Baptist RN's :) Congrats & welcome to Tx & to Baptist!

12. FAILED ONCE, passed the second time

    Gina_Marie posted a topic in NCLEX

    I walked into my NCLEX exam somewhat confident and feeling ready the first time... I was devastated when I hit 265 and failed. Had to wait so long to retake and couldnt make myself study because O felt that I had killed myself studying the first time...

13. New ATT after taking nclex

    Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in NCLEX

    15 days for ATT approval... 45 days for actual retake

14. New ATT after taking nclex

    Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in NCLEX

    I had to reapply through texas BON and pay $125 on top of the pearson vue fee... 15 days to get new ATT... Blegh.

15. New ATT after taking nclex

    Gina_Marie replied to Gina_Marie's topic in NCLEX

    All i've paid is the registration fee with pearson vue... $200