RNQueen replied to sankey01's topic in Texas Nursing
Just as was Thang said, Park and Ride is a good option. Depending on where you live it may even be a faster and cheaper option to driving. Another good option is carpool/vanpool and there are many of...
RNQueen replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in Texas Nursing
"For profit" means that they are doing business, they are in it to make money. Most hospitals are non-profit. It really doesn't matter to you the staff except that I've heard some people complain that...
RNQueen replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in Texas Nursing
Park Plaza Hospital and Plaza Specialty Hospital at the northern edge of Hermann Park in Museum District are Tenet-owned. I had clinicals there and I don't like the place. In fact I hate all the...
I just got a rejection e-mail from St Luke's in Houston. I'd applied for their residency and had a good discussion with their rep at our career fair. I had no inside person to push for me. I still...
Great advice! The era of healthcare system begging you to come work just because you're an RN is over, at least until the economy heals. But with the right network, good skills and great attitude, you...
Make sure you have some experience on your resume. I know you probably know this but I still find some of my classmates who don't know. Also, have your resume done perfectly. Filling an online...
RNQueen replied to 1john4:10's topic in Texas Nursing
Nicely said. Texas Children's wins in Texas by a mile! and has always been 4th in the nation with one time 5th and 6th positions. I am not dissing other hospitals but just setting recods straight. I...
RNQueen replied to noctanol's topic in Texas Nursing
I graduated LVN from Alvin CC in May 09 and got a job at a nursing facility where I once worked as CNA. They started me with $18. I continued the RN program same summer and because they wanted me to...
RNQueen replied to amylpn24's topic in Texas Nursing
Tx dept of corrections has facilities in Sugar Land, at Hwys 99 and 90 intersection. There are LTC facilities around Katy that are new and upscale. One in particular is on W Fernhurst off Hwy 99. If...
RNQueen replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Texas Nursing
Make a nice resume. talk to staff members during clinicals. In fact, visit HR of your clinical sites. It will help if you're a CNA already. In a summer while in nursing school I got 10.91 at Bayshore...