XYnurse2B

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  1. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    XYnurse2B posted a topic in General Nursing

    My wife and I are starting the ADN in a few months. Anyone else attending? Figured I'd say hello now. Anyone know much about D&E. We found it online and are moving from Wyoming to

  2. Who HATES the term MURSE?

    XYnurse2B replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yah Fiona, to my understanding, the term is now more affiliated to a "man purse" than a "male nurse". I really think the stigma / preconcieved notions / level of ignorance among the general public...

  3. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the good wishes! We will be moving from W.V. We've been looking primarily in Texas, though have options in Virginia and Georgia as well. Things are still playing out. As far as D&E,...

  4. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the original poster on the thread. And I'm now happy to say that we'll be graduating in 5 weeks!!!!! I'd be happy to give you any info/lowdown/inside scoop you need to know. Unfortunately, we...

  5. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B posted a topic in General Students

    So, I've been applying all over the country. Every place is different. Sometimes I'm speaking with HR. Sometimes with the Nurse Manager. I've even spoken with a CNO. I'm aware that you NEVER start an...

  6. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    NO reason to apologize. We new grads need and appreciate the sage advise of you experienced RN's. Regardless of the fact that I have a good amount of work experience prior to nursing, this is a whole...

  7. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    Dude, you're GOLDEN! You have the power to negotiate because of your ample experience. Us new grad peons just get to take what they offer and deal with it....not that it's really all that

  8. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    Yes it can. Sad but true. Why take the chance,

  9. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    So, I started the post...And since then have stopped asking about the dough. However, there have been a few places that have just laid it right out there. "We offer $:twocents:/hr, with A, B, and C...

  10. HESI Stuff

    XYnurse2B replied to Ronso's topic in General Students

    RONSO, I am up to my eyeballs in HESI B.S. right now!! I'm in a 2 year program and they are trying to introduce HESI to us in our FINAL SEMESTER!! Nothing but drama and frustration. I have...

  11. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!

    XYnurse2B posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I've been applying all over the country. Every place is different. Sometimes I'm speaking with HR. Sometimes with the Nurse Manager. I've even spoken with a CNO. I'm aware that you NEVER...

  12. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    Any suggestions how to make a recovery with a place I REAALLLLLYYY want to work at? I've only spoken with the RN recruiter, no nurse

  13. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    OK, OK I give... I may not necessarily agree, but I clearly see the point being made. No more asking about pay.

  14. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I know it's "proper" not to ask, but it just doesn't make much sense. I'm interviewing over the phone with these people and some of them are very difficult to get ahold of. When you finally have...

  15. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    So, why especially in this economy? Why do the tough time make it a more sensitive

  16. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    XYnurse2B replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yah....Good ol' D&E. They're not really on my good side right now... Hopefully, issues are being resolved as I type. We'll see this week. Is the Middle Fork out out by Dry Fork? Great fishing...

  17. Davis Memorial Hospital

    XYnurse2B replied to MachewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I externed this summer in the OR and it was awesome. The nurse manager/charge/staff are FANTASTIC. I'll be preceptoring in the ICU this semester, starting very soon, and will be happy to share when...

  18. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    XYnurse2B replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let the frustration continue!! Sure I know of Morgantown. I'm in Elkins, aka "Hell-kins". We have to get somewhere warm. We're not from here and miss the

  19. Anyone use Potter & Perry 7th Edition Nursing Fundamentals?

    XYnurse2B replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    Yep. I think it depends on how your prof's are testing. Mostly from lecture or from the book. No matter what, reading the whole chapter isn't going to do anything but help...sometimes. I have run...

  20. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    XYnurse2B replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My wife and I live in West Virginia. We have been offered a position in San Antonio, Tx. We are likely to be offered a position in Lynchburg, Virginia. We hope to be offered a position in Austin,...

  21. Any Austin inside 411?

    XYnurse2B posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey there Texans. My wife and I are considering Austin as new grads. We will be moving from West Virgina. I'm sure we're not the only ones thinking Austin is a cool place to live...So, do you think...

  22. Any Austin inside 411?

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the input. That's the kind of stuff we're looking for. We are about to submit our apps and resume's to Seton and probably St Davids. Wish us

  23. Austin New Grad/Residency/Internship programs

    XYnurse2B replied to FaLaLa134's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nice... I'm sitting herein West Virginia, freezing my A@@ off, day dreaming about Austin and getting more and more excited about the possibility of working within the Seton group. Seton almost sounds...

  24. Austin - Seton Hospital Nurse Residency Programs

    XYnurse2B replied to Bortaz's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ohhh. Well hey, jump back on that horse and get it done...just do it after I apply!

  25. Austin - Seton Hospital Nurse Residency Programs

    XYnurse2B replied to Bortaz's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Borta, How did everything work out for you? Did you end up with an interview? Have you been hired? What's