abigrace

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1. Good hospitals in Austin for a Critical Care nurse?

   abigrace replied to abigrace's topic in Texas Nursing

   Thank

2. Good hospitals in Austin for a Critical Care nurse?

   abigrace posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   I'm thinking of relocating to Austin, TX for my husband to attend grad school at UT. I'm an RN and will have 2 years critical care experience. What are the best (and/or worst) hospitals to work for in...

3. Job market for new grads in NO?

   abigrace posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Does anybody know what the job market is like for new grads in NO? Would a new grad who did not do clinicals in the area (and therefore does not already have a foot in the door) stand any chance in...

4. Have you ever een a CNA FLOATER?

   abigrace replied to sentiboi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was a float as a CNA at a hospital, and I really liked it. It was great for me because I was going to start nursing school soon, so it was a wonderful way to get a lot of different experience. The...

5. Questions to ask at a job interview

   abigrace posted a topic in General Nursing

   What are some good questions that I would need to ask when looking at hospitals to work at? Things like nurse/patient ratio, scheduling, benefits, etc. Is it okay to ask about salary? What are...

6. You know you're a student nurse when...

   abigrace replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

   - You're watching a medical show like Grey's and explain to everyone around you why something like that could never happen, or when you get excited b/c they're talking about something you just...

7. A NON- Ivy tech question-- Bloomington nurses???

   abigrace replied to zoo*moon's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Bumping this, because I have the same question. Any more opinions out there on where to work as an RN living in

8. Going back to school for a nursing degree. Good idea?

   abigrace replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

   I know it stinks to start on pre-reqs without knowing whether you'll get in to a program or not, but, that may be the best way to improve your chances. Accelerated programs with pre-reqs tend to look...

9. Austin hospitals

   abigrace posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   What are the good hospitals in Austin to work at? Are any hiring new

10. Chest piece- single or double sided?

    abigrace replied to Scooter5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was just about to post this exact same question! Any other opinions out there on these two? There is only about a 20-30 dollar price difference, but no need to pay extra if Master is not...

11. Compression hose/socks

    abigrace posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone wear compression hose/socks. It was recommended to me to help alleviate foot and leg fatigue and prevent varicose veins. But just a quick look at options was a bit overwhelming. There...

12. "New Grad" or "Experienced"

    abigrace posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've heard a lot of hospitals are only hiring (or it's easier to get a job for) experienced nurses, as opposed to new grads. Are you only considered a new grad for your very first nursing job? How...

13. When to start studying?

    abigrace posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When in the nursing school process do you start studying for the NCLEX-RN...buying the study books, doing practice questions, etc.? I know early is good, but if you don't know anything yet, it...

14. A few licensing questions...

    abigrace posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can I take the NCLEX-RN in a state other than the state from which I received my BSN? Would it be better to take the test in the same state, and then transfer the license to the other state? What is...

15. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    abigrace replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Iguanamed has become my favorite brand. Very, very comfy, and lots of