jla623

jla623

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  1. PCT/Nurse Tech: How many patients do you have?

    jla623 replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Nursing

    I usually have anywhere from 8 to

  2. Critical thinking questions in job interviews

    jla623 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone give me some examples of critical thinking questions that might be asked in a job interview? I just would like to go over as many as I can so that I will be completely prepared for an...

  3. Critical thinking questions in job interviews

    jla623 replied to jla623's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent post! I wish I could give you like 20 thankyous. You have no idea how much this helps me. I was just worried about either being too vague or rambling on so much that they think I am a...

  4. Any nurses have SVT or IST?

    jla623 replied to travelnurse28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am thinking 100mg is going to be better for me as well. My EP told me to drink 3L of water a day and increase my salt intake, but that honestly hasn't helped at all. I have worn an event monior and...

  5. Is there a best unit for new grads?

    jla623 replied to AirForceWifey's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you don't have a strong sense of what you want to do, I would go with med/surg. You can always move on to something else after you figure out exactly what suits you. That way you can...

  6. Any nurses have SVT or IST?

    jla623 replied to travelnurse28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I haven't been diagnosed yet, but my EP is pretty sure it's ISP. I have big time problems with it pretty much every day. My heart rate gets in the 140s-160s on a daily basis. I'm only taking 50mg...

  7. Almost grads-- how many jobs are you applying for?

    jla623 replied to kadell's topic in General Students

    I applied to 4

  8. Nursing schools in DFW

    jla623 replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Brookhaven actually doesn't offer LVN-RN. Just an Associates degree in

  9. Discussing religion in the workplace

    jla623 replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    Oops I didn't read that part. Nevermind, I changed my mind. Yes, that is out of

  10. Discussing religion in the workplace

    jla623 replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a little inappropriate as well, but I don't think it was way of out line or anything. I agree with the above poster, someone that is in the minority may not be comfortable sharing. The...

  11. NEED feedback from El Centro/Northlake RN grads. and current students

    jla623 replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    Why don't you go to Brookhaven instead? We have nice

  12. Should I go to clinical w/strep throat?

    jla623 replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    If she still doesn't respond, I would call the unit in the morning and ask for your instructor (if she stays on the floor). Also, like the above poster, I would tell my classmates to relay the...

  13. ICU advice please! Nursing student applying as an ICU tech

    jla623 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I recently had my first interview for a tech position in the ICU. If I am hired, I want to be fully prepared and know what to expect in this position. I think this will be wonderful experience as a...

  14. ICU advice please! Nursing student applying as an ICU tech

    jla623 replied to jla623's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh I have made it known that I am a 4th semester nursing student and that I am very eager to learn anything and everything that they can teach me. I am very enthusiastic and often ask for learning...

  15. ICU advice please! Nursing student applying as an ICU tech

    jla623 replied to jla623's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow. You are so lucky. I ended up getting a job as a tech in a step down unit and they don't let me do anything. I'm doing my 4th semester preceptorship in the CVICU at a great teaching hospital,...

  16. New grad internships

    jla623 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello! I was just wondering if anyone has gone through the interview process for internships at Baylor or Medical City. I am applying for critical care internships and any information would be...

  17. For everyone that applied to Brookhaven for Spring '08...

    jla623 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    does anybody happen to know the number of applicants that have applied for this semester compared to the past two semesters? i am just curious to see if the opening of the mountain view program has...

  18. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    jla623 replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    They are going to give you a list at Success Camp and you should have plenty of time to get them after that. I could tell you the books that we got, but just be careful because I'm sure they can...

  19. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    jla623 replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    You don't have to buy them during Success Camp. I'm sure you could find them for cheaper. I will sell you my OB book if you want! I thinking buying them used online would save you some

  20. Eww white uniforms??

    jla623 posted a topic in General Students

    So, I just found out that we will be wearing white uniforms next semester....white scrubs to be exact. Anyone else have to wear white? Normally I wouldn't mind, but I am the type of person that...

  21. Current new grad pay in Dallas?

    jla623 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Can anyone tell me the current new grad (RN) pay in Dallas for the following hospitals?: Baylor Parkland Medical City Any new grads know the current rates? I have heard rumors that there was a slight...

  22. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    jla623 replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    i need help! does anybody still have their book from pediatrics? i have been using the wrong book! i borrowed the book from the library because i didn't have my financial aid money yet, and it...

  23. need info on dallas schools.

    jla623 replied to brismama's topic in Texas Nursing

    There's TWU, UTA, Baylor, TCU, and a ton of online universities. I agree, TWU is probably the closest. It's not a BSN though. It's a BS with a major in nursing (not sure if that matters to

  24. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    jla623 replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    Do any first semester students want to buy my OB book? Send me a message if you

  25. ADN-MSN Schools?

    jla623 replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Texas Woman's University has