Nurse SMS MSN, RN

Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development

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    New grad market improving?

    Nurse SMS replied to want2banrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did hear that Scott and White in Temple, Texas is still taking applications for their
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    New grad market improving?

    Nurse SMS replied to want2banrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    DFW/North Texas is completely saturated with new grads. There ARE internships available, but each slot gets about 300+ applicants. It sounds like all the Texas cities are in the same condition. Most...
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    salary of rn vs bsn in TX?

    Nurse SMS replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pay is not were the benefit to BSN is at. Getting hired at all right now is, then being able to get out of bedside nursing and into management, case management, desk jobs etc. I graduate with my ADN...
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    does collin college provide stethescope for program?

    Nurse SMS replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a Littman II and a Littman Light. I like the first one better but both are good
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    does collin college provide stethescope for program?

    Nurse SMS replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    They do, however, have the option of buying a few things as a group and getting a (very) slight discount that way. You get details on that at orientation, which you get invited to in your acceptance...
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    does collin college provide stethescope for program?

    Nurse SMS replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    They do not provide your stethoscope. You will be required to purchase your uniforms, stethoscope (I recommend strongly you don't skimp on this either - get a good one), skills lab kit, injection kit,...
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    Floor nurses that make clinicals a bad experience

    Nurse SMS replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to admit, I just don't get it. I guess my experience has been really abnormal, but I am in my second-to-last semester and have yet to have a rude nurse on the floor at clinicals or in my...
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    Early burn out

    Nurse SMS replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    You are doing fine and are right to explore all of this. It leads to you going in with your eyes open. I truly have experienced that for ever unhappy post I read here, I talk to a real life nurse who...
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    Early burn out

    Nurse SMS replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I think any major life decision leads to this kind of nervousness (ever heard of "cold feet" prior to getting married?). It is good you are evaluating things. I guess I would only offer you two...
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    Collin College Fall 2011 Start!

    Nurse SMS replied to just3ofus's topic in Texas Nursing

    First semester clinicals can be two 4.5 hour days or one 9 hour day. Clinicals typically end about 3 on the one day clinicals but some professors are better than others at actually getting you out the...
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    RN's...in demand if willing to relocate?

    Nurse SMS replied to pat8585's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Property taxes in Texas are through the roof in comparison to the rest of the country, but housing is comparatively inexpensive. It all kind of balances out. Sales tax is 8.25%, which is huge compared...
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    I am afraid of not landing a job when I graduate :/

    Nurse SMS replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    It is a very valid concern that is playing out for new grads across the country, ADNs in particular. I would start making plans now to bridge immediately to BSN after getting your ADN, then apply for...
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    Collin College Fall 2011 Start!

    Nurse SMS replied to just3ofus's topic in Texas Nursing

    The answer to your childcare questions is yes. You will need full time daycare on most days as well as plan B, C and D as to what to do if your child gets sick. There aren't any "excused absences" for...
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    RN's...in demand if willing to relocate?

    Nurse SMS replied to pat8585's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This rumor seriously needs to die. There is no demand for nurses in Texas. New grads are struggling here, especially in the major metro
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    Collin College Fall 2011

    Nurse SMS replied to nursesme's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are below 12 hours you do not lose your financial aid - they just prorate it according to how many hours you are taking. Don't forget to apply for the Collin Foundation scholarships as
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    externship! :)

    Nurse SMS replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    What a wonderful opportunity!
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    Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    Nurse SMS replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a second career nursing student and I really hope my instructors don't feel about me the way you do about these students. Some of us WERE quite successful in our initial careers, but have decided...
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    Can I work/ be paid while I study Nursing?

    Nurse SMS replied to jamieb's topic in Texas Nursing

    Medical Center of Plano (long drive for you but still) has a scholarship program for BSN students. You get $2k per semester to spend as needed in exchange for an agreement to work after graduation,...
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    OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    Nurse SMS replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    I started NS eight weeks after our wedding too. I don't like taking my rings off, but I sure enjoy putting them back on.
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    New grad moving to Ft. Worth

    Nurse SMS replied to my3kiddos's topic in Texas Nursing

    New ADN grads from local schools are having a very difficult time finding employment. Most of the local hospitals will only take a new grad as an Intern, and there is about a 10 to 1 ratio of...
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    Collin College Fall 2011

    Nurse SMS replied to nursesme's topic in Texas Nursing

    The student insurance is horrible coverage. You don't want it unless you have no other
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    OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    Nurse SMS replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    My engagement ring and wedding ring both are gorgeous and I love wearing them, but I do take them off for clinicals. They snag on the gloves and with some of the stuff I wind up having to deal with, I...
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    What to make of this?

    Nurse SMS replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    They either decided not to hire or hired someone else would be my
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    DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    Nurse SMS replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most of the local hospitals are not hiring ADNs for the June internships. My school's graduating class for May is having extreme difficulty finding work. I was told by an HCA nurse recruiter of a...
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    financial assistance for nursing students that need an operation?tx

    Nurse SMS replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    The insurance through the school is terrible if you have something major you need done. My husband and I are paying $1000 out of pocket for Cobra. Times are rough. I suspect the only way you are...