Trilldayz,RN BSN

Trilldayz,RN BSN

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  1. NP vs MD and other discussions...

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Totally agree!!!! Go with Psych NP! I'm in an FNP program and want to pursue a psych post graduate certficate

  2. witnessing a DNR

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital does this too....if the Family chooses to be a DNR, there is a form that is filled out that requires 2 witnesses also....and usually hospital visitors are used. I'm in the Houston area. I...

  3. Dear new grad...

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to smurfynursey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree! I know one new grad who turned down 2 great jobs in Houston because it wasn't her "dream". It took a lot not to call her an idiot. Houston is SUPER competitive and instead of getting her foot...

  4. Anyone ever heard about Texas A&M International University???

    Trilldayz,RN BSN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all! I was just curious to know if there are any Texas A&M International University BSN applicants that have gotten accepted to start this spring? When I tell people that I got in to TAMIU,...

  5. Free Cna Classes In The Houston Area!!!

    Trilldayz,RN BSN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello All! New to AllNurses but wanted to let you guys know that Park Manor-Cypress Station nursing home/rehab center are now offering Certified Nurse Aide course/clinicals for free! :D:D They are...

  6. Nursing school suggestions for people with a low GPA

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to cpatel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's Texas A&M International University, in Laredo Texas. It's a state funded school...not a "diploma mill" type

  7. Thinking of having a baby while in LPN school

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to malloryg's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have to agree with the majority of the posters here. MOST nursing schools are T.O.U.G.H. Regular college courses don't even touch them, as far as stress level is concerned. EVERY grade matters...

  8. Fall 2012 NP Applications

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just recieved my acceptance letter to Prairie View A&M University's FNP program for Fall 2012 yesterday!!!! It's located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. I'm happy, but it just hasn't hit...

  9. New Grad RNs in ICU

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to ventgurl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, I was hired as a new BSN grad in both an ICU and CVICU (right next door to each other). I am no expert but I am certainly competent and have gained the trust of my coworkers and physicians. The...

  10. Confused about GN programs

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to Cindyrella's topic in Texas Nursing

    yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!! i'm so happy for you! where did you find it? and what will you be doing? i'm ecstatic for

  11. any Nurse techs in the Houston Area???

    Trilldayz,RN BSN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all! I'm completing my first semester in nursing school and I heard that I could possibly work as a nurse tech at a hospital. Since my nursing school is out of town, I think I will only be able...

  12. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I love all of these.

  13. any Nurse techs in the Houston Area???

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Texas Nursing

    if you are talking about Ben Taub, no, it isn't the same. PCAs do a little bit more than CNA (but they are pretty much the same). But a nurse tech is essentially a nursing

  14. If I see one more post titled....

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    If I see one more post titled "ADN vs. BSN", Im gonna go

  15. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just got off orientation and I received 18 weeks for the ICU/CVICU. I was still scared to get off LOL, but I'm doing awesome on my own.... have amazing

  16. Pay rate and working conditions in Laredo, tx

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to chocolateskye's topic in Texas Nursing

    As far as payrates are concerned.... they are pretty sucky for new grads (but the more experience you have the easier it will be for you to negotiate.) As of Aug 2011, the pay at Laredo Medical Center...

  17. TAMIU admission for Spring 2011 *still taking applications!*

    Trilldayz,RN BSN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all! I know that there are quite a few people who are still trying to get into a BSN or RN to BSN program. Well, my school Texas A&M International University is still taking applications...

  18. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to bornthisway's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in the Houston area as well (not that it matters at all, but there are WAY more than 6 nursing schools....and I just heard that they are opening up yet ANOTHER BSN program!!! Ugh.) Anyway...I...

  19. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey hey now....I never said Monster was 1000% safe (and really, what website really is??) But it worked for me and so I chose to share my positive experience with it. I just know that it cut my job...

  20. My first job rejection!

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to kujomonster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it makes you feel any better, I applied at tons of places (about 60 positions)....only to get rejected at all of them. As a matter of fact, I worked as a Nurse Intern for 2 years at this huge...

  21. Just a 'butt-wiper'

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to Piquarius's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LOVE. The Emerson quote! I was a CNA before I started NS and I had a friend make a comment 'wow you make 15 an hour, just to wipe butts?!' I was ****** at this, and to this day, I regret not going off...

  22. Prestigious School for BSN?

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to PortlandStudent's topic in General Students

    Absolutely does not matter. Just make good grades wherever you go. Don't waste your money!

  23. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Started applying late January until May (60+ applications in the Houston area) with no call backs....until I got called from a hospital I didn't even knew existed lol. She saw my resume on Monster and...

  24. Any June NCLEX Test Takers Out There?

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to Missy BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a RN! Got my license number via the

  25. My novel and words of inspiration to share with current students & soon to be GN!

    Trilldayz,RN BSN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    WOOOOHHOOOOOO!!! Go MiVidaLoca!!!! I just KNEW you were bringing back good news! All in perfect timimg! How are you going to celebrate and what is the position? Congratulations! (Quick announcement:...