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  1. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yay!! Congratulations! What's your start date? I'm relocating and am having a really hard time deciding on an apartment. Other than that, I'm just really ready to graduate (14 days) and get started...

  2. Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

    gibson0726 replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    I cried during my 2nd semester during clinicals. I saw a patient code and die, and then I saw the family get the news. I still see their faces in my mind..It was heartbreaking. I went to the bathroom...

  3. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the information. Do you mind sharing what the employee health check consisted of? I also wonder how in depth the physical will be. I tried calling HR today but I had to leave a voicemail....

  4. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow, I haven't done any of that! I'm ready to get everything started. It still doesn't feel real to me

  5. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is everyone starting on January 18th? My recruiter and HR consultant told me that my hire date would be Jan.4, but my nurse educator sent me an email stating my general orientation would start on the...

  6. End of the semester laziness

    gibson0726 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Same here! You are definitely not alone. I would say that my motivation to study is about a zero. It happens at the end of every semester. I have 1 clinical day left and 26 days until my last...

  7. Can a shy person become a good nurse?

    gibson0726 replied to DaynaDawn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will definitely come out of your shell as you progress through nursing school. I have seen a very big change in myself since I began on this journey. My 1st semester clinical instructor told me...

  8. Pre-Employment Physical for NICU

    gibson0726 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, My paranoia is getting the best of me, so I just have to ask this question. I recently accepted a position in the NICU and have my pre-employment physical coming up. Is this physical any different...

  9. How do I get a job/interview for Parkland residency 2010

    gibson0726 replied to missdeevah's topic in Texas Nursing

    They posted the Nurse residency job back in the beginning of October. I don't see it listed online anymore, so they probably removed it already. Your best bet is to talk to a nurse

  10. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

    gibson0726 replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am in Texas. I applied to all the major cities: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio. I accepted a position at Baylor, and the job posting has since closed. I will PM you with more

  11. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

    gibson0726 replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Try looking for NICU GN positions around the time when nursing school semesters are beginning. Almost all of the jobs I applied to have said "also for RNs new to the specialty" or "Current experienced...

  12. January NCLEX Study Group!

    gibson0726 replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be a January test taker!! I just took the HESI a few hours ago..that was interesting. One of the past graduates of my program said that the NCLEX was just like the HESI and did not think it was...

  13. News too good to keep to myself...

    gibson0726 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How exciting! :yeah:I am also a little jealous because I have to wait about 2 months to begin my NICU career. Please keep us posted throughout orientation. I wish you all the

  14. Dallas, TX- Baylor or Parkland?

    gibson0726 replied to Jewels10RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I recently accepted a position at Baylor for their January internship. What won me over was how warm and friendly all the staff nurses were when we were touring the unit. I felt really comfortable...

  15. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you let them know that you are willing to relocate? When I first applied, I sent a separate email to the nurse recruiter with a little extra info regarding flexibility of scheduling, how the area...

  16. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations!!! Isn't it such a great feeling to not have to worry about "the job hunt" anymore? And I agree with you, everyone I came in contact with was so, so nice. I think we are both going to...

  17. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! They called me about 2 1/2 hours after I left the hospital and offered me the position. I hadn't even made it back home

  18. CNA went missing....

    gibson0726 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospitals where I am doing my clinicals, there are a few CNA's that will literally scratch whatever patient's the students have off their list. They will do absolutely nothing for those...

  19. Can I apply for a job before I graduate?

    gibson0726 replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely start early! I graduate in December and I started applying right at the beginning of the semester. Keep an eye on the hospital's websites for their posting of internship/GN positions. I...

  20. I have just had a positive PPD

    gibson0726 replied to jlrose's topic in General Nursing

    Can the hospital make us complete INH therapy? Especially when the chest x-ray comes back negative? I have accepted a new grad internship and am worried about the pre-employment TB skin test. I have...

  21. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations on the interview! Please let us know if you hear anything back. I actually forgot all about this thread..I went in last week for an interview and was offered a position, which I...

  22. First-semester students taking care of C. diff patients?

    gibson0726 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    I am in my last semester of nursing school and we are not allowed to take TB or rule-out TB patients. They are also not allowing us to take H1N1 patients either. As for the C.Diff, use proper contact...

  23. New Grad Possible Job in ER

    gibson0726 replied to getting2work's topic in Emergency

    I will be starting in the NICU. I still can't believe

  24. New Grad Possible Job in ER

    gibson0726 replied to getting2work's topic in Emergency

    I also agree with everyone, you should take the position. I have friends in school that would kill to be in your shoes! I totally know what you mean about something better being out there. My mom...

  25. Memorial Hermann GN Internship

    gibson0726 replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! I will be at Baylor in Dallas. I got such a warm, welcoming feeling from all of the NICU staff. I am so happy to be joining the