Aprilj09

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1. Houston Nursing Residency Summer 2025

   Aprilj09 replied to Cadyy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   Same here!

2. Houston Nursing Residency Summer 2025

   Aprilj09 replied to Cadyy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   My TCH application still has me listed as "under consideration." This thread is making me feel like I shouldn't get my hopes up, though. Anyone's status change from

3. Houston Nursing Residency Summer 2025

   Aprilj09 replied to Cadyy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   Me neither 😭. I'm totally stalking this page for updates

4. Houston Nursing Residency Summer 2025

   Aprilj09 replied to Cadyy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   Hey! I applied for Texas Children's on the 11th. Any other late appliers hear anything from them

5. Any info on Baylor Scott and White's (Brenham) 2024 fall/Winter application dates?

   Aprilj09 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey, everyone! I'm looking to apply for a position at Baylor Scott and White's Brenham location later this year. I'm having trouble finding details on application dates, though. Does anyone have...

6. Any experience with Oregon nurse residencies? (currently in Texas, looking to make a move after graduation)

   Aprilj09 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

   Hi, everyone! Just as the title says, graduation with my ADN/BSN is getting close and I want to know about experiences with nurse residencies in Oregon. DM me if you'd rather not publicly post...

7. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

   Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! Social work has always been a passion of mine! However, my husband practically staged an intervention with me about it, telling me that ANY career BUT social work was a good option for us....

8. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

   Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that your post really stood out to me and it has actually had me reconsidering my post. Here's what I've been thinking: 1. You're right, what if I do like it?...

9. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

   Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, goodness. I wish I had totally dismissed money from my post. I've always been drawn to helping, educating, and taking care of people. I've worked in a hospital, and I don't like the environment....

10. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, and this is something I've struggled with for a while, that is, whether nursing is for me or not. Truth be told, I took a semester of nursing pre-reqs last year, but then started doubting...

11. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    Totally true! I appreciate all the advice you've given

12. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I appreciate all of your feedback! I would totally take a pay cut if it meant having a more low-key job. Pay is least important to me. Also, you confirmed my suspicions about the more education,...

13. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Aprilj09 replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response! Honestly, I'd totally take a pay cut if it meant a low stress job. Low stress away from the bedside sounds amazing to me. I totally had a feeling that some experience at...

14. Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Aprilj09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all! After working in clerical hospital roles in multiple facilities and having an up close view of what nurses do on a daily basis, I have realized that I would DREAD working bedside in a...