RN2BTam

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1. Let's introduce ourselves...

   RN2BTam replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated May 5, 2005 and passed the NCLEX on June 13th with 75 questions. I started work on June 6 in ICU. The hospital I'm at has a very extensive orientation/education program. So the first month I was in class/seminars. I started on the uni...

2. starting salary for new icu nurses?

   RN2BTam replied to bk2va03's topic in MICU

   Here in Clear Lake, Tx (as suburb of Houston) new grads in the ICU are getting $21/hr for days, + $3 for evenings, + $4 for nights, plus an extra $1 for weekends.

3. What field or specialty of nursing?

   RN2BTam replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Students

   I always believed I would work in CV because my family has a history of heart disease, so I have always been interested. However... this summer my clinical rotation introduced me to the Neuro Trauma ICU, and I loved it! Now, I am about to begin my ...

4. Any Other Weight Watchers Out There?

   RN2BTam replied to EyesForward's topic in General Students

   I just started WW on Dec 27th. It's going great... I love the flexpoints. I can eat out once a week, and not feel like I am cheating! I think a weekly post is a great idea! I need all the motivation I can get. I am also curious to hear how ever...

5. Oh! I'm so glad it's over!

   RN2BTam replied to jenrninmi's topic in General Students

   I too am soooo glad the first semester is over. I made it through with 3 A's and 1 B. I can live with that. Now I am going to read a few books that I will never be tested over!!!:chuckle

6. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

   RN2BTam replied to KR's topic in General Students

   Yeah, I think I will remember them forever now! Thanks so much!!

7. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

   RN2BTam replied to KR's topic in General Students

   Does anyone have a mnemonic for cranial nerves? I am having a hard time remembering them and what they do. I would appreciate any tips. Thanks!

8. Mid-term

   RN2BTam replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Yeah... we had finals this week for the first 8 week semester. Next week, we start clinicals. WOOHOO!!! Can't wait! This first "semester" has gone much faster than I expected, too. I am glad it is fast paced. I like the fact that we will have a...

9. Where are you Texas Students?

   RN2BTam replied to nrice's topic in General Students

   I am in Houston also (actually Deer Park, a suburb). I am finishing my pre-req's at San Jac South this summer. And then I will begin San Jac Central ADN Program on Aug 25th, 2003!!! Vettech - are you at San Jac or Alvin? Rae0979 - where are you goi...

10. Accomplishment & Reward

    RN2BTam replied to echo*echo's topic in General Students

    I will graduate just before my youngest son starts Kindergarten, and a few months before mine and my husband's 10 year anniversary. So we are going to take a huge family vacation before I start work and the boys start school. We are thinking maybe ...

11. FA Suspension Update [Major Vent]

    RN2BTam replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat. I will hit the 90 credit hour mark after this summer semester. So then when I start the actual nursing program in the Fall, I will be ineligible for FA. However, I have never received FA for any of those 90 credit hours. It...

12. to many applications and not enough spots.

    RN2BTam replied to bob007cat's topic in General Students

    I'm in Houston. It's very competitive here, too. My school had 350 applications submitted for 120 positions. I was also one of the lucky ones. I start Aug 25th!!!

13. anybody in houston

    RN2BTam replied to 2ner's topic in General Students

    I'm in Houston. And I hope to work for either The Methodist Hospital (in the medical center) or Clear Lake Regional (in a suburb). But there are so many opportunities in the Texas Medical Center: Texas Children's (pediatrics), St Luke's (Heart Ins...

14. What speciatly do you plan on entering?

    RN2BTam replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    I have always thought I wanted to work in L&D. But now I am thinking about cardiology, because I am so fascinated with it. But I can "see" myself doing L&D, but I can't "see" myself doing cardiology. Maybe because I have personally experie...

15. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    RN2BTam replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hi, my name is Tammy S. (I see there is another Tammy that posted earlier). I am very happily married to a wonderful, supportive husband that is a great dad to our 2 beautiful boys, ages 5 and 3. I applied and was accepted to the nursing program in...