Kaligirl02

Kaligirl02 ADN, BSN, MSN, LVN, RN, APRN, NP

NICU( RN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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  1. Advice about last night

    Kaligirl02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone. I am hoping to get some advice on a situation that occurred last night. My assignment is on a vent and getting Q6 albuterol and pulmazine treatments. I received a prn fentanyl order for...

  2. Advice about last night

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did mention that in report, and the oncoming nurse felt the same way I did. I guess I just wanted some reassurance that my train of thought wasn't wrong. Don't get me wrong, I wanted it to work, but...

  3. HALLMARK COLLEGE- Lackland AFB

    Kaligirl02 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Everyone! My husband is being relocated to Lackland AFB in Sep and I would like to get a jump start on getting info on LVN-RN bridge programs out in San Antonio. I was wondering if Hallmark college...

  4. San Antonio Galen College LVN-RN bridge

    Kaligirl02 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello! Any San Antonio Bridge hopefuls around? The program starts 10/03 and I was hoping we could get a group

  5. New grads in specialties without the basics

    Kaligirl02 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing a 16 week new grad residency program in the NICU. I think maybe hospitals should make all new grads do a residency program no matter what floor they get hired on. Sent from my iPhone using...

  6. Torn

    Kaligirl02 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! I've been offered two positions, one is a new grad residency for the ICU and the other is on a tele unit. My dream is to be an ICU nurse and right out of school I have that opportunity. The...

  7. Torn

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    TurtlesRcool- I didn't think of it that way. Thank you all so very much with helping me with this decision. All of my classmates are telling me to just do the tele job since there is no pay reduction...

  8. Torn

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not too sure why either. I will get a higher base pay once the 4 months are done with so I guess I'll suck it up and deal. I really do not understand the whole lack of benefits thing, I'll...

  9. Torn

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope, just me and my lonesome! I think you are right, I'm just going to jump in! Sent from my iPhone using

  10. Torn

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for the advice. I misread the the benefits package for the ICU, it starts after the Residency ends. I think I am going to stay with the ICU residency, spoke with the director about the...

  11. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you get your e-offer yet? Sent from my iPhone using

  12. Torn

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you HouTx! Yes, it is a mandatory 4 month residency. You are right about transitioning to ICU later on, I have read on here some of the hoops people have to go through in order to cross train. I...

  13. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Woot woot!! Congratulations! Did you

  14. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    They just called! Did they call you yet? Sent from my iPhone using

  15. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    I will keep you updated. I'm not too sure about receiving an e-mail though. He said to look out for a phone call. I'm sure it won't be until Friday though,I believe that is what they said.. To expect...

  16. Christus Santa Rosa Versant Program

    Kaligirl02 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everybody! Today is the first day fto apply to the Versant program at Christus Santa Rosa!! I applied but I am lost at what to do afterwards. It says that you will still need to apply for the...

  17. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would look for places in med center. What is your price range? My apartment is 645/month.. 1b/1b it's about 5 minutes from main Methodist... Oh wait.. You are working downtown, right? I'm not very...

  18. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry, we applied for Methodist San Antonio. They are not affiliated with Methodist in Houston. I did see a few posts talking about the pay scale for Methodist Houston though. Sent from my iPhone...

  19. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know! I'm an (was) LVN in home health, but now an RN in home health and both pay a lot more. I'll probably pick up a shift once a week to have some extra play money, once the residency is done in...

  20. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Me too! I was a little bummed on the pay (I read about it on previous posts), but it's my dream job so I'll get over it. Sent from my iPhone using

  21. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm actually originally from California as well! I've been living here for the past 18 months though. I understand your hesitation! I keep looking at my phone and making sure that the ringer is on!...

  22. Methodist (SA) New Grad Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! Thank you and Congratulations to you as well! The position I was offered is for CICU at Main Methodist. The director called and offered it to me and said that I should be hearing something from...

  23. Christus Santa Rosa Versant Program

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck with those interviews! I went to Methodists Meet&Greet on Friday and landed my dream job on one of the ICU floors there. I've heard that Christus and Methodist both have really good...

  24. Christus Santa Rosa Versant Program

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I haven't heard anything back yet :-( I applied for the ICU and ER though. Good luck with your

  25. METHODIST-San Antonio GN Residency

    Kaligirl02 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything yet? In previous posts it said that they called HR/Nurse recruiter and bothered them, but are we to wait until the meet and