JuicyJem

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  1. The most unexpected thing

    JuicyJem posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello. I am posting this in the Texas forum because I live in and am licensed in TX. However, anyone is welcome to reply. I received a certified piece of mail to my new address that I have lived at...

  2. New PICU RN

    JuicyJem replied to obnurse2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Whinny I am so with you on hating being at work. Ive been an RN for 2.5 months in Peds. Glad to know Im not

  3. Weird Interview!

    JuicyJem posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This past week I had an "interview" with a Nurse Educator about this particular hospital's internships. The very first time I spoke with the nurse recruiter, I told her which areas I was interested...

  4. Dallas - Children's Medical Center???

    JuicyJem replied to Jenrn05's topic in Texas Nursing

    Trinity Christian is a great private school. Public schools depend on what area you move to. Good

  5. Unexpected Request from Boss

    JuicyJem posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I would just like some input from those who have more experience than I do. I am a new RN and started my job in January. I was hired in Dec. for a night position on a pedi floor,...

  6. Unexpected Request from Boss

    JuicyJem replied to JuicyJem's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all of the replies!! I really needed other points of view. Even though they are all different, they are helpful. When I was hired, she said she only "needed" me for nights, like...

  7. 2 weeks notice

    JuicyJem replied to rhonda L's topic in Rural

    Dear so and so, I officially resign my position with (insert workplace) as a (insert title) effective (insert date), two weeks from today. Sincerely, Your

  8. Peds Clinical

    JuicyJem replied to Aneroo's topic in Pediatric

    I am a new nurse working in Pediatrics. Kids are just different....they react totally different than adults do to being in the hospital, usually. (there are always exceptions.) If you havent...

  9. Starting first nursing job tomorrow

    JuicyJem posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a new RN. I have been to orientation at the hospital where I am working, and I met a lot of people. However, none of these will be working with me. I am the only new RN on this floor. I...

  10. Starting first nursing job tomorrow

    JuicyJem replied to JuicyJem's topic in General Nursing

    It turned out to be great. Now I'm worn out............gotta work another 12 tomorrow. Thanks to all,

  11. Another 75 Cutoff!

    JuicyJem replied to Annaproblemma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anna, your test sounds exactly like mine. I took it today. SO stressful to

  12. Another NCLEX thread

    JuicyJem posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    When did you take/when are you taking NCLEX? Did you pass? Make sure and post again when you pass. I am testing Wednesday the 14th, in 5 days. I am glad to get it over with before I start work on...

  13. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    JuicyJem replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also did not have calculations, just prioritization

  14. Another NCLEX thread

    JuicyJem replied to JuicyJem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took it today. I was WAY harder than I thought! I don't know if it was the anxiety from knowing that I REALLY needed to pass or what, but I was really surprised. In school I could always narrow...

  15. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    JuicyJem replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't say that you are scary. I have always lived in the South, and I know that some patients will be rude to a transgender nurse/student. I have had a pt. recently make a comment about a nurse...

  16. GN Permits and ATT's

    JuicyJem posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Question: Has everyone gotten their GN permits and ATT's? I have, but one of my friends hasn't.

  17. Is Kaplan necessary

    JuicyJem replied to adiraf's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did a review course this week, Mon-Wed. It was quite honestly very long and boring. Positive aspects were like someone said before-feeling like I am doing as much as possible to study. But I...

  18. what happens if...?

    JuicyJem replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    if you fail, you can't practice as a GN, even if your GN permit is still valid. You have to wait 90 days before retaking it, and you can take it a total of 3 times. (this is in texas.) im sure it...

  19. Nursing in Dallas

    JuicyJem replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree that the article about the shortage in Collin County is a huge pile of BS. I applied to every hospital in Collin County, where I am originally from, to work as a GN. I applied on line,...

  20. Lubbock TX anyone??

    JuicyJem replied to SarahCeleste's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi SarahCeleste! I have lived in Lubbock for 2 1/2 years. I graduated in December from South Plains ADN program. I will be working at UMC in Peds. I and the majority of those I went to school with...

  21. Does anyone work in Dallas?

    JuicyJem posted a topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, I am wondering if there are a lot of new nurses working in Dallas. I am from the Dallas area, but I went to school in Lubbock. I searched for a job here in Dallas from August until...

  22. Negativity?

    JuicyJem replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    I

  23. So Freaking Frustrated!

    JuicyJem posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been thinking about this constantly. I posted earlier this week in the general discussion about a bad interview that I had. The more I think about this, the crazier I get. I have been to 3...

  24. So Freaking Frustrated!

    JuicyJem replied to JuicyJem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you!!! You deserve to have a job that you want and will enjoy. I can't imagine working in a unit where there weren't kids or babies. Good

  25. So Freaking Frustrated!

    JuicyJem replied to JuicyJem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would just like to say that I have been temporarily liberated from my frustration. I made a quick decision, out of desperation, to apply locally where I am in school instead of back home, which is...