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  1. TX PRN agency

    haemma posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hey everyone! I am wanting to start working PRN through an agency. I have 1.5 yrs in med/surg/tele. I need to have more flexibility with which days I work due to some issues with my kiddos. Hubby...

  2. Web-based interview/assessment for RN position

    haemma posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied for several jobs at a local hospital, and they sent me a web-based interview assessment/test to complete. It is also sometimes referred to as a personality test. I have taken one of these...

  3. Web-based interview/assessment for RN position

    haemma replied to haemma's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "the dark ages.." lol, made me laugh! I needed that. On the first one that I failed, I even asked if there was any chance I could come in and they could determine my personality face to face. The...

  4. Need time mgmt and organizational help

    haemma posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, I am at a post acute SNF, and am really struggling. Our mars and tars are not organized very well and we can't change them to make more efficient. I know every place will b different, but is...

  5. What time are clinicals at ccccd and how do you get assigned to them?

    haemma replied to davidirvan's topic in Texas Nursing

    As of now, it is 2 short days, usually from 6:30-11:30, and the long day would be 6:30-4:00, these times also depend on what facility you end up at, but it shouldn't be too different. Where you do...

  6. Has anyone gone to CCCCD McKinney or going there now?

    haemma replied to Tysmommy's topic in Texas Nursing

    When you register for the PSB they will give you a little packet of sample questions. I also used these two sites to study for the test. http://www.cfcc.edu/learninglab/PSB/PSB.htm...

  7. Collin County Community College

    haemma replied to txranchgirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am currently in the nursing program there. I agree with everyone out there, all of the programs are very competitive. The program at CCCCD is quite rigorous as well. Don't give up on your dream, if...

  8. Pay higher if you don't take benefits?

    haemma posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I have recently been told that there are hospitals in the Dallas area that will give you a higher pay if you don't take insurance benefits. I was told that it could make a $15 difference in hourly...

  9. Pay higher if you don't take benefits?

    haemma replied to haemma's topic in Texas Nursing

    That is a substantial difference. I am thinking in that case that if you made 20 more per hour that it would almost make up for any chance time off or say if hubby lost benefits. Thank you for your...

  10. Pay higher if you don't take benefits?

    haemma replied to haemma's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you both very much for the

  11. Should I take a PICU job as a new grad??

    haemma replied to LyndseyER's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    WOW, that is so awesome!!! I wish you the best of luck and hope you get the opportunity to touch many people's

  12. Has anyone gone to CCCCD McKinney or going there now?

    haemma replied to Tysmommy's topic in Texas Nursing

    They use a point system. you get points for how many pre-reqs you have completed and then you get points for your pre-req gpa, your overall gpa, and for how well you do on the PSB test. Look at their...

  13. Am I too old?

    haemma replied to hgmama610's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I understand where you are coming from. I am almost 30, we have 2 - 10 year old girls and a 4 year old girl and a 16mth old boy. I am just starting my pre-reqs this summer. My prob is that do to my...

  14. Biology and A&PI in summer

    haemma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am trying to get through the pre-reqs as quick as possible but with the best grades possible as well. I just registered for Biology and A&P I summer classes. I am now panicking at the thought of...

  15. Biology and A&PI in summer

    haemma replied to haemma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank You for all of your thoughts!! I will not be working through the summer however I have 3 of my own children and 1 stepdaughter. My stepdaughter will be at her mom's most of the summer. My...