sunshine88

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1. Possibly switching from IMC or a step-down Crit Care unit to ED

   sunshine88 posted a topic in Emergency

   I am possibly relocating to a new state and I have been a RN for one year on a IMC (Intermediate Care /step-down cricitcal care) unit. I was wondering if that is enough time to switch to the ED. I have always liked the ED and it was my last rotation ...

2. Austin Seton RN residency questions

   sunshine88 replied to Lilichk's topic in Texas

   What program are you graduating from in Philly? I moved from Philly to Austin and I know another girl who did the same. We are all in the Versant program that is just about to end. The pay is a lot less compared to what you would make in Philly but i...

3. New nurse looking for extra hours

   sunshine88 posted a topic in Texas

   Hi, I am a new nurse and I am still in orientation until the end of March. I am trying to think of other nursing jobs I could pick up a few times a week on my days off to make extra cash. I am only trying to find a job in another area b/c I hear when...

4. Seton Versant Residency- What to wear!

   sunshine88 replied to LaurRN's topic in Texas

   Hi, I know the first day of orientation we are supposed to wear business casual and they said to bring a sweater b/c it can get cold. I would love to be able to wear scrubs from then on, I will cross my fingers.

5. Austin nurses!

   sunshine88 replied to abbabask's topic in Texas

   I don't know what to tell you but I have only heard good things about Seton. Do you think you will regret the med/tele floor if you decide to take that and not do L and D? I might be wrong but I thought its hard to get a L & D position so if you ...

6. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

   sunshine88 replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania

   By the way, they don't keep track of who signs up for weekends so you don't have to have a weekend clinical. They just say that to people in the beginning but I know they don't follow what they state as far as having to have at least one weekend clin...

7. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

   sunshine88 replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania

   You usually get the opportunity to chose 2-12's or 3-8s, however your not guaranteed your choice. However, if you have a good reason like kids, etc. sometimes they will take that into account. You have the opportunity to switch with people too.

8. Apartments in Austin

   sunshine88 replied to sunshine88's topic in Texas

   Do you find most people commute into downtown. I have been looking into the NW areas to live but I am not sure if I should commute. I will be working nights so I don't think I should hit traffic. I want somewhere that is affordable b/c I am a new gr...

9. Apartments in Austin

   sunshine88 posted a topic in Texas

   Hi I just accepted a position in Austin and will be working downtown. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to live? I am from out of state so I would appreciate any help. I am looking for a one or two bedroom place that will be afordable and sa...