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  1. surgical step-down unit staffing ratios??

    WTXgrl replied to SSDUPOK's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Keep in mind I’m a new grad with 4 months under my belt. I work CPCU nights and we are supposed to have 4 patients. It usually turns into 5. (2 on cardiac drips, 1 s/p CABG, 1 going downhill...

  2. RN jobs Las Vegas

    WTXgrl replied to Yost70's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am a new grad and I am currently working at Desert Springs Hospital (DSH). I can say I enjoy working there. I have found for the most part everyone is very friendly and helpful. When I was hired...

  3. Hard to find work as a new grad in Las Vegas

    WTXgrl replied to muzikluvr83's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Don't think that it is you. Unemployment is the highest in the country here. I Graduated May (in Vegas), took the NCLEX July and started looking for a job. I was getting depressed after a month of...

  4. How did you find a job as a new grad?

    WTXgrl replied to rn_yogi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with Bella39841. Selling yourself is very important. I graduated May 2011 from ADN program in Las Vegas, NV where unemployment is HIGH. I sat for the NCLEX in July and began applying for...

  5. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

    WTXgrl replied to xtxrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 2011 and nursing is a second career for me. During my last semester the instructors posted to us that since the hospitals are becoming resistant to having student nurses in their...

  6. New Grad Jobs In Las Vegas

    WTXgrl replied to schreiber_christina's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am a new grad as well. I graduated May 2011 and passed NCLEX in July. I was also having a difficult time finding a job. I would go to the HR Dept. at the hospitals and had no positive responses....

  7. ? NSNA Convention January 15, 2011

    WTXgrl replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Here's the info for the NSNA convention. January 15, 2011 (8am - 6pm) at the West Charleston Campus, K building in room K-101. Go to Nevada Student Nurses Association | Convention to register for the...

  8. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

    WTXgrl replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    WOW !! How ironic. This is the same one I bought to start nursing school. I can tell you I have dragged it around a million miles and it is still going. The only drawback I found was if you carry...

  9. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

    WTXgrl replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You are very welcome. I remember standing in your shoes. You can ask questions

  10. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

    WTXgrl replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The first part of the semester you will be at long term care. You will not be required to go the day before. However, the last part of the semester you will be in a rehabilitation facility. You...

  11. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

    WTXgrl replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There was a student who insisted on using a digital watch and the lab instructor had a BIG problem with it. It was a big enough of a problem that all other instructors talked about it for weeks. Do...

  12. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

    WTXgrl replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Jimmah555 I looked at the Dickies and should be fine. However, every teacher is different. They will let you know on the last day of ACE. As for the apron-like organizer that clips around your...

  13. CSN ADN Spring 2011 Uniform & Gear

    WTXgrl replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    [SIZE="2"]Hello to all and congratulations to the CSN Spring 2011 class. I'm currently a 3rd semester student, going into 4th at CSN and here's my advice to survive nursing school so far....

  14. Moving to las vegas,henderson area

    WTXgrl replied to Koolice1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    No problem. I remember how I felt went I first moved here 3 years ago. Congrats on your new job here in Vegas. I wish you well in your

  15. Moving to las vegas,henderson area

    WTXgrl replied to Koolice1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Oh, one more thing. I would invest in a GPS unit or an app on your phone. I have lived here for 3 years and still use it at times. Map Quest is good but a hassle when you want to jump in the car to...

  16. Moving to las vegas,henderson area

    WTXgrl replied to Koolice1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I suppose you could call it Southeast Las Vegas and Southwest Henderson. There is no clear line where Las Vegas stops and Henderson starts. When you are at South Eastern Ave and I 215 you are...

  17. Moving to las vegas,henderson area

    WTXgrl replied to Koolice1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    If you are working for St. Rose hospitals and be commuting between them, you should probably live in the south part of the city. I would say to find an apartment close to the I 215 and East Windmill...

  18. Has this happen to you on a paper?

    WTXgrl posted a topic in General Students

    Has anyone written a paper and answered all the objectives of the paper and then gotten it back only to have a failing grade because the teacher (in her opinion) thought it was not long enough? It...

  19. Has this happen to you on a paper?

    WTXgrl replied to WTXgrl's topic in General Students

    As unimaginative as it may sound the outline has one "state..." question which I did, two "describe..." questions which I described, two "discuss..." questions which I discussed, and two "identify..."...

  20. Has this happen to you on a paper?

    WTXgrl replied to WTXgrl's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your input! I will ask my instructor for clarification. However, this instructor has been problematic. When we ask her to clarify something she only says "Well you haven't read...

  21. ATTN: New Grads in Las Vegas

    WTXgrl posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I was just checking out the job situation here (not that I have graduated yet, lol) and noticed a posting on UMC employment website dated 1-06-10 (just posted today) for New Grad RN position for the...

  22. So excited to begin program! (CSN Spring '10)

    WTXgrl replied to SockMonkey.ecb's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Congrats to all the Spring '10 nursing students. I am a 2nd semester nursing student. Last semester I tried to save money on my books and looked into buying them separately. I found that by the time...

  23. Information needed from CSN students that just finished 115

    WTXgrl posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am going into 115 next semester. I'm looking for anyone that just finished 115 that can tell me the first few chapters to read or has a syllabus. I will be going on a 14 hour trip and would like...

  24. Information needed from CSN students that just finished 115

    WTXgrl replied to WTXgrl's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks AussieAndy for the info. Yeah, fluid and electrolytes were challenging last semester. Anything that comes to mind that I need to watch out for in 115 or 243 other than dosage calc test on the...

  25. CSN Fall '09 Instructor re-assignments?

    WTXgrl posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I was on Angel Learning this weekend and noticed that my lecture and lab instructors were changed. Has anyone noticed this