kc_jellybean

I know what you mean...my farewell party was epic :cheers: and it's surprising how much I'm going to miss my co-workers and my smelly ol' unit...2 shifts left, but I promised I'd come back and pick up over Christmas break... Wondering if anyone is up...

Had my interview and was totally impressed w/ the program, but *not* impressed w/ Houston in the slightest! Maybe such a big city is off-putting to me...I know "where" shouldn't really matter, since I will be holed up w/ my books, not out experienci...

Just there 2 days - have family in Katy, but there just wasn't any time to get together. I applied to TCU, too, so I am TX bound (from MO), 1 way or the other! If you didn't live in Houston, would Baylor still be your 1st choice? I was so impress...

Have not heard back from Baylor, but have been accepted elsewhere and need to let them know by Th. Naturally, there are things I like and dislike, or rather, am unsure about, regarding both programs. I just want to be able to make an educated decis...

Just had my interview @ TCU - it was such a warm and friendly experience, but I can't help but worry my performance was weak, my answers to vague and casual...ACK! Met some people who had interviewed @ TWU and it sounds like it was downright harro...

Thx for the reply! (Friend interviewed @ Barry and had to take a written exam...I was just wondering what type of clinical questions to expect, if there was a written exam, etc. I know she had to do calculations, like stoke vol, etc. on her test.)

Am planning on submitting my app to CRNA school this fall, and I know one of the schools on my list asks clinical questions during the interview and expects their applicants to "demonstrate an acceptable understanding of the roles and responsibilitie...

Thx for the replies, I will look into the journal! :)

I'm a new grad, graduated in May, did well in school but am finding that bedside nursing is *not* for me. It's hard to put my finger on, but all things are not for all people, right? I even dug out my old MBTI results, wondering if it something was...

1st degree = BA in Soc, just graduated in May w/ my BSN from a 1yr accelerated program. I felt like my clinical exp was lacking, but it was my own fault - I did not seek out experiences as agressively as I should have, b/c I felt insecure and, well,...

Only 6 months out of school (BSN) and I am not liking nursing at all! I'm not sure if it's b/c I'm still new (ie, uncomfortable, insecure) or if it's the job itself I don't like - so I am not ready to write it off just yet (at least, not on most day...

Yes, admittedly I am still uncomfortable with the clinical arena...makes me wonder if pharmacy isn't more my speed. Maybe after I have a year on the unit I will be better educated re: what path I should take!

Thx for the info on TMC...I will definately give them a call! :)

Headhurt - I start nursing school in May and will be shadowing @ KUMC's Coronary Critical Care Unit later this month. I just rec'd my packet that includes a little info on their nursing fellowship program. It sounds like just what I am looking for...

txnurse2b - I hope you don't mind, but I sent you a PM. Thx!!

I know it will take some getting used to - being on my feet on day/night, being on call, working nights/weekends/holidays/etc, but there are so many directions you can go from there - school nurse certification, working in a dr's private practice, h...

I start my accelerated BSN program this summer , and my ultimate goal is to be a CRNA (though I am also entertaining the idea of Nurse Practitioner, just b/c mine is so cool!!! ), but is it "safe" to disclose this during my interviews for a staff nu...

Thx for all the good info, I will definately check the thread, "Why Shouldn't I Tell?" LOL - unfortunately, I **have** looked into the responsibilities of CRNAs and find it more than a bit daunting ...if I decide to continue that path, I already ha...

I have my 1st interview w/ a local hospital for tuition assistance in return for a work committment. (I start my program in May.) Since I am essentially interviewing for a job as well, any tips on what questions I should ask? Additionally, any sugge...

I have my 1st interview w/ a local hospital for tuition assistance in return for a work committment. (I start my program in May.) Since I am essentially interviewing for a job as well, any tips on what questions I should ask? Additionally, any su...

After 7 years in the finance/insurance industry, I'm hanging it all up and going for my BSN. I have a BA in Soc, and my current "career" just happened by accident...what can I say, the money's kept me around. :imbar While I can't say I've hated it...

Agree - I ended up picking a small, private local college (that has never to my knowledge graced the pages of US News and World Report's Best of...) because 100% of last yr's graduating class passed their boards on the 1st attempt. Never mind this s...

ME, that's who! :roll Got into my 1st choice school, so now I just have to come up w/ $20k by May! What's more - it looks like I may be laid off in time to get moved and enrolled for full time status this spring spring to clear out any last minu...

FETAL PIGS!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in a dull corp job, myself - but business is down, so I'm hoping I get laid off - and get a severence pkg!!! - before I start f/t!