robi-d

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1. Fort Worth = Population Boomtown!

   robi-d replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

   I live 12 minutes from the hospital district and my husband's office is nearby. Compared to 15 years ago - the area is vastly improved and I would not be scared to work

2. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

   robi-d replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Toxic attitude to others? I don't know where you live but she is right!!! I spent 5 years and lots of money to become an RN - I graduated in Dec. 09 with a BSN and I am having problems getting a job...

3. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

   robi-d replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congrat's eyeballs! I am 50, a new grad - and a whole month into a med/surg internship. I only agree with a piece of Jules response and that is anxiety at work. I believe because we are older that we...

4. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

   robi-d replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a December 09 graduate and FINALLY landed a job that will begin next week! During my last semester I applied to jobs that I preferred, to no avail, not one interview. During the second round of...

5. Midwestern State University

   robi-d replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

   To all my MSU incoming classmates, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :yeah:I'm sorry I haven't been in contact with all of you, it has been a busy summer but school is about to start and its time to get back into...

6. Weatherford College

   robi-d replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

   When I was looking at WC for my nursing degree I was told to apply on the first day of the applications being accepted by one of the staff. It won't matter if you don't have micro complete - they will...

7. Weatherford College

   robi-d replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

   Any classes taken from a college receiving state funds in TX will transfer to another college receiving those funds (Weatherford to TCC, or Weatherford to MSU, ect). However, those classes may not...

8. Midwestern State University

   robi-d replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

   Did you compare tuition prices? TCU and Baylor are private and VERY expensive colleges. However, my understanding is there are some monies available for scholarships and assistance. Midwestern was the...

9. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

   robi-d replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I like LilyBlues response. While I have no nursing experience (I graduate in December), my life's experiences have taught me that when someone begins yelling - decrease your tone and remain calm, and...

10. Midwestern State University

    robi-d replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Rha, I currently attend MSU's Wilson School of Nursing in Wichita Falls. My entering GPA through community college was a 3.9, I don't remember my NET score, however, I bought a NET studyguide at...