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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. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. Who pinned you?

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

    Im graduating May 12th and my school also lets you choose who you want to pin you, RN or not. Most schools now-a-days, I've noticed are very untraditional. I really don't like that, I think the whole...

  17. Online/Website Job Applications

    pinkynbd_99 replied to Teri2010's topic in Texas Nursing

    let's not forget..."it's all about who you know" to actually GET the

  18. Tenet Hospitals in Houston

    pinkynbd_99 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Im a new grad in May and applying to the major hospitals known in Houston, but I don't know much about the Tenet hospitals (I know Houston NW). So for new grads, does anyone recommend certain ones...

  19. Tenet Hospitals in Houston

    pinkynbd_99 replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks so much for the clarification. I didn't know that was term for that, I have heard of what you're saying but didn't know that was what it was called. I really helps when making a decision about...

  20. Tenet Hospitals in Houston

    pinkynbd_99 replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't understand this "for-profit" thing, what does that mean compared to other

  21. Nursing Program opinions

    pinkynbd_99 replied to texaspancho's topic in Texas Nursing

    I really dont know what MSU is? But Im graduating from a ADN program. I wanted to get my BSN because I already had all my pre-reqs done, so it seemed like the best thing to do, but the BSN programs...

  22. Nursing Program opinions

    pinkynbd_99 replied to texaspancho's topic in Texas Nursing

    well, I don't know why you can't compare ADN to BSN programs, seeing as how it's very competitive to get accepted to ANY program. The question to ask is: what nursing schools have the highest/best...

  23. New Grads or Soon to Be

    pinkynbd_99 replied to TxPedsRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm getting ready to graduate this May.. I've applied to alot of different hospitals but basically wanting ICU or PICU. Memorial Hermann, Cy-fair, Women's and St. Lukes. So finger's crossed hoping to...

  24. I"M SOOOOO TIRED OF NURSE RECRUITERS! (Rant)

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

    I know EXACTLY how you all feel! What bothers me the most is that most of these positions are almost done for even before they post them online. Example:A friend of mine used to work as a MA for the...

  25. Memorial Hermann TMC Location

    pinkynbd_99 replied to cupcakelover's topic in Texas Nursing

    hey congrats! Are you graduating this semester? how did the application progress go? I graduate next spring, but I'll be looking for their applications for my class early spring. If you can share how...