pinkynbd_99

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1. Houston NICU's

   pinkynbd_99 replied to lovemorehateless's topic in Texas Nursing

   I would suggest trying a position with ANY baby interaction, such as L&D, NB nursery, etc. I know that they had NICU new grads accepted to my hospital but those girls had their BSN and it was a...

2. Houston ED's - Which are the Trauma Centers?

   pinkynbd_99 replied to Emergency RN's topic in Texas Nursing

   The only level 1 trauma hospitals in houston are in the medical center: Memorial Hermann & Ben Taub Hospital, and basically they are right next to each..literally across the street from each...

3. why BSN over ADN???

   pinkynbd_99 replied to error's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Danni426, I think that depends..I know some girls that were in my ADN program that had their BS from their previous careers and used it on their applications to the "magnet" hospitals and got jobs....

4. Motherbaby to NICU

   pinkynbd_99 replied to babyRN0404's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree with the above post. You just applied, don't know if you're even going to be called. And if you do get an interview I would go with quesitons ready to help you know if that's a right move for...

5. why BSN over ADN???

   pinkynbd_99 replied to error's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I feel your frustration, I graduated with a ADN but choose to do that over a BSN due to my situation. the community college was cheaper, closer and more convienant to me having 3 kids, working PT etc....

6. RN-BSN online programs??

   pinkynbd_99 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   I wanted to get any feedback from those that have done a RN-BSN program completely online. I just graduated this past May and want to start next year to finish my BSN. I have all the pre-reqs done, so...

7. New Grad Internship at St Luke's

   pinkynbd_99 replied to fuchaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

   Keep your head up guys, grades make it but I mean not really. You can be book smart but then on the floor stump. So you have to sell yourself. Go personally to talk to these folks in HR and unit...

8. New Grads getting hired in Houston

   pinkynbd_99 replied to student_nurse06's topic in Texas Nursing

   just like everyone else said. As a new grad, I think my resume and cover letter really helped me out! Also your personality to not be afraid to speak out to people. Be bold, call the main hospital...

9. Hospitals no longer hiring nurses with their ADN?

   pinkynbd_99 replied to Sandrizzle86's topic in Texas Nursing

   it sucks but unfortunelty true! esp in the big medical centers. I was alittle disappointed when I graduate this past May with my ADN. I have all my pre-reqs done for my BSN and plan to go on and get...

10. BSN New Grads

    pinkynbd_99 replied to GretchRB's topic in Texas Nursing

    Also, some hospitals in the med-center have what's called "student Nurse perceptorship" or something in that manner, that start in the fall. With your BSN, you should really jump into that. It's like...

11. New Grad Internship at St Luke's

    pinkynbd_99 replied to fuchaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you getting your BSN? Because they won't even look at you if you don't have your BSN, personal experience with them for the June internship. Alot of the Med-Center hospitals are looking for Magnet...

12. Frustration with the board of nursing

    pinkynbd_99 replied to mkrup's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hear you, I was also going through the same thing, but if this is a comfort, the BON posted the date of received for my affidivait as June 1st and I just got my ATT today. So that's great! Maybe you...

13. New Grad in ICU?

    pinkynbd_99 replied to whit16's topic in MICU, SICU

    well I got the job in the ICU!! Im very excited about it!! after talking to the nurse manager, the versant program is 22 weeks of training, plus an additional 4-6weeks from the ICU. Then after that I...

14. New Grad in ICU?

    pinkynbd_99 replied to whit16's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey I graduate this week and have an job interview for an ICU position. I haven't gone yet but after reading all the posts I really have alot to consider when I interview with them. according to the...

15. Class of 2010!! let's hear you!

    pinkynbd_99 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduation is in 7 days!! WOOO-HOOOOO! This has been the hardest thing to do and I'm so happy that's it's finally here! Thanks to my family, friends and most of all GOD, for helping me reach my goal...