NewTexasRN

NewTexasRN

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  1. They've Gotten Rid of All Their LPNs...

    NewTexasRN replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    You have to look at the big picture. It was a purely business decision. They are thinking that if they get rid of all the LPN's, think about how much money they can save? I mean they still have the...

  2. Help with my goal please?

    NewTexasRN replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    The person who was detailed about how to reach that goal is absolutely right. You can do it. Just don't stop dreaming. When you feel discouraged come on here ask for our support and we will support...

  3. Frustrated

    NewTexasRN replied to newLPN2009's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, that's a dead end too, she can always

  4. I don't think I should return to nursing

    NewTexasRN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You are way too harsh on yourself. You need to pull yourself up by the bootstrap. You can't just sit there and take it. Fight. I know it's scary, but get out of your comfort zone and find a refresher...

  5. Chamberlain college---BSN???

    NewTexasRN replied to PANURSE15009's topic in General Nursing

    You are my hero!!!

  6. Chamberlain college---BSN???

    NewTexasRN replied to PANURSE15009's topic in General Nursing

    I've done a lot of research on RN-BSN programs and this is the deal: If you want to a RN-BSN program that you can finish quickly, it's going to cost you a lot more money. However, if you want to pay...

  7. Chamberlain college---BSN???

    NewTexasRN replied to PANURSE15009's topic in General Nursing

    I just signed up for Chamberlain College online rn-bsn today! Thank God I read your post! What a huge miscalculation on my part! $27,000! That's less than what I paid for my diploma. No way. I'm...

  8. uggh i soo want to give up right now!

    NewTexasRN replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please don't give up! I know it's hard but spread some hope out there for the rest of us. Good

  9. Overwhelmed at my LTC job...is this a normal workload for LTC?

    NewTexasRN replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    The most important thing to consider for you is the safety of your patients and your license! It's hard because some people are telling you to just leave, but in this crazy economy it's not easy to...

  10. What is up with sexist doctors?

    NewTexasRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, someone needs to put this fool in his place. I would personally say to him that I don't respond to people snapping their fingers at me. Also, I'm no your %3@! secretary either.

  11. Too much on my plate?

    NewTexasRN replied to boe000's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school I flat out decided not do anything my first semester. I wanted to get a feel for what the workload be like for me. Then I started working as a tech in the second semester....

  12. New Grad desperate for a job

    NewTexasRN replied to amyg80's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I've been searching in NJ for the last 9 months. You have to have some kind of connection or leave the

  13. New grads who found jobs? Please give advice!

    NewTexasRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    The worse part about is that when I try to find a job a CNA for home health aide, most facilities are saying they can't allow me work under my license. I tell you nursing was one of the biggest...

  14. Error and Attitude

    NewTexasRN replied to iluvicu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the lesson. I will keep that in mind. Also, it seems to me like you are buying into that nurses childish games. I can tell that you are sensitive and care about what others say about you....

  15. Go straight to a BSN program right after ADN graduation

    NewTexasRN replied to grechi2009's topic in General Nursing

    My classmate who is pregnant has gone straight into a RN-BSN program. I really want to do it, but I have so much on my plate. I'm broke and I can't afford to add to my mount debt! But I just might...

  16. New grads who found jobs? Please give advice!

    NewTexasRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Persistence, persistence persistence. I was told "no" over 250 times. Even though I was discouraged, I held my head high and continued to believe. Sending out mass resumes will work in some instances,...

  17. I Have A Phone Interview For An RN Position: Any Tips or Advice?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a phone interview tomorrow for a possible RN position. Any advice? I really don't know what they will ask me.

  18. I Have A Phone Interview For An RN Position: Any Tips or Advice?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you sooo

  19. Oh, the gossip.

    NewTexasRN replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's so sad. Yes, sometimes nurses do eat their young. You have to accept the fact that these nurses will talk about everyone including you. I know it's hard to accept because their behavior is...

  20. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    NewTexasRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Well, not all instructors are created equally. Yes, some are just meant to teach and then you will find the ones that are really not that great! I invited my high school teacher to my nursing school...

  21. Do people really look up at nurses?

    NewTexasRN replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't focus so much on the negative. Yes, depending on where you come from and work nurses are revered. Yes, people really do luck up to you. I mean you always have the idiots out there with...

  22. Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    NewTexasRN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I have some issues with facebook. Most of friends are posting personal pictures of themselves and family members. I tried to explain to aunt that you NEVER know who is looking a your profile:...

  23. How Exactly Does One Gain Experience If No One Is Willing To Hire You?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Deja Vu: "At least 1 year of previous nursing experience required."Every hospital and ads everywhere say the same thing. So I keep asking myself: "How Exactly Does One Gain Experience If No One Is...

  24. Entering graduate school

    NewTexasRN replied to caregiver86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on the graduate program you are interested in. Some programs require experience like CRNA, but some programs don't. You need to do some

  25. Should I Wait For CCRN Certification

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I just graduated from nursing school and I'm planning to take my boards in a couple of weeks. I would love to work in the ICU one day. I'm not sure about the nursing requirements for CCRN...