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  1. Houston job market for new grads

    ohwerehalfwaythere posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am a soon to be BSN grad in May 2009 and was wondering what the Houston job market is looking like for NG RN's. I am from Ohio/Michigan boarder area and it's a horrible time for any job...

  2. Cleveland new grads

    ohwerehalfwaythere posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    To all the Cleveland new grads (within the past year or so): Wondering how long/after how many applications it took you to get an interview? What was your orientation experience like? Classes?...

  3. Mayo Clinic--New Grad RN

    ohwerehalfwaythere posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone has insight on the new grad RN experience at Mayo Clinic? I am graduating with BSN in May from Ohio if that helps any. Is there an official new grad program...

  4. My advice to GN's having difficulty finding a job

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to futureRNJaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you and Congratulations! Did you just go on the hospital website and look up the nursing directors name/phone number? Also, did you have any special experience as a student--jobs? externships?...

  5. LPN- RN or straight to RN? (Cleveland market)

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Equinox_93's topic in Ohio Nursing

    For the Cleveland markets, LPN's are pretty limited to nursing homes/LTC facilities, as a general rule of thumb. Getting into Cleveland Clinic (which owns half of hospitals in Cleveland) will be very...

  6. Top of pay scale Cleveland Clinic

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to jaylynn67's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Oh, also that was for Main campus...I think the regional hospitals are a bit lower just because of cost of parking on main campus

  7. Top of pay scale Cleveland Clinic

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to jaylynn67's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am surprised that you started at 23...I externed (Nursing Associate program) there last summer and was quoted at $25.75/hr for new grad

  8. Will most hospitals hire a person with a bachelors dgree before a person with an ADN.

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Also, as a side note, I find it offensive and ignorant when having the Magnet hospital debate, people on this board will say "they hire BSN's just to get their percentage up" for Magnet...

  9. Will most hospitals hire a person with a bachelors dgree before a person with an ADN.

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I actually just had this conversation with my NM the other day (who p.s. started as an AD nurse). The way that she explained it to me is--- Baccaulaureate prepared nurses all around get the big picure...

  10. Sugar land RN offer opinions needed

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Tatet98's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I am asking from Med Center/Rice Village area TO Sugarland for nightshift, so arriving at work at 7pm. I want to live in a young area of Houston but the job search is not so good so I was given...

  11. Help! New grad looking for a job!!!

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to wanjik's topic in Texas Nursing

    Everything I have found for Houston hospitals says that they only hire new grads twice yearly--January & June so that everyone can go through orientation together (money saver). Also, I am in the...

  12. Sugar land RN offer opinions needed

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Tatet98's topic in Texas Nursing

    What is the commute from Houston inner loop (med district) to Sugarland for night shift (around 6pm)? Taking in all of the employment options for the area but I still really want to live in the inner...

  13. Has anyone relocated as a GN to Texas?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Abbey0921's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi ladies, I am with you! Graduating in May from Ohio (BSN) & really hoping to find a good paying-great orientation-lovely weather area so I'm looking into Houston. My sb is at the beginning of...

  14. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Blackberry. Lasik eye surgery!!!. Real Uggs *or nice boots that will keep my feet warm and dry*. And something really nice for my sister who has been my sounding board with me in this whole nursing...

  15. Do You Need to Work As Nurses's Aid During School To Get a Job After Grad?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    Anyone in clinical can teach you how to pass out a pill, program an IV start pump, or clean a wound. Working as an aid in school will give you invaluable experience with nursing culture, prioritizing...

  16. Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didnt work during my hardest semester (the one with pharm, pathophys, interventions, and clinicals) but after getting the basics of nursing down i did get a job as a nursing assistant at a hospital...

  17. FLorida pay rate??????

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to Nothing Comes EasyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was considering moving to Tampa or Orlando areas and after much research and making nursing contacts discovered that Florida is near the bottom of the totem pole for nursing wages and also has a...

  18. need your advice...

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to karmela's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All 50 states will require you to be licensed by their state Board of Nursing. This is to protect the public and to make sure that we are all competent nurses! Hope this helps--good luck on your...

  19. New grad starting salary- St-Luke's houston, TX

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to 2008el's topic in Texas Nursing

    Was the $26.75 the day shift base and with

  20. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    definitely 11p-7a for me. there is no management to stress you out, a teamwork feel, and although the patients never sleep its a really great time have conversations with them and

  21. You know you are a CNA when....

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you start answering your own phone with "may i help you?"

  22. Starting to apply for new grad positions - help!

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to lei7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang on May grads...its going to be a bumpy ride!! Started applying this week per the advice of several separate faculty members. Never too early to start and like everyone else said, they will know...

  23. What is your school's HESI policy?

    ohwerehalfwaythere replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    must pass to