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  1. How do I get a job/interview for Parkland residency 2010

    lweatherby replied to missdeevah's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do they have a residency program for

  2. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    lweatherby replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did travel to Dallas, but I only live about 2.5 hours east of dallas. Relocation assistance was never discussed.... so not sure if they provide or

  3. New Grad from Brooklyn thinking about relocating to Texas

    lweatherby replied to naomi1280's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in East Texas and I'm moving to Dallas this month for a new grad internship position. I think you will do great in Texas....even East Texas. However, the hospitals here are small and I don't...

  4. Dallas, TX- Baylor or Parkland?

    lweatherby replied to Jewels10RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Baylor is a non-profit hospital just for the record. I accepted an internship position in their january class. I was so impressed with the nurses on the unit. Each one came in and asked me...

  5. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    lweatherby replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If anyone is wanting to relocate Las Palmas in El Paso will hire new nurses and will take GN's willing to relocate. I got a job offer from them last week, but took an offer from Baylor in Dallas...

  6. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    lweatherby replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in Texas, but about 2 hrs east of dallas. There was never any discussion of relocation expenses..... probably because it really isn't an issue for me because I live fairly

  7. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    lweatherby replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am relocating.... but only from another part of Texas. That didn't seem to matter to them... but I don't know about out of state. You probably did better than you think hollyj!! Keep the

  8. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    lweatherby replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Feel your pain guys... I recently got a hospital job at an excellent hospital and am very thankful for this opportunity. Let me tell you what I did. I graduated in August with BSN and there were no...

  9. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    lweatherby replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    YES!!!!! I got the job!!!! Received an email this evening . I didn't think I would hear over the weekend, but so

  10. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    lweatherby replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    My interview was with bone marrow transplant. CxrTech ....... Congrats!!!! How long after the interview did they offer you the

  11. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    lweatherby replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Had an interview at Baylor today!!! Don't know the results yet, but I think it went ok. Super nice people and not nearly as grueling as I had thought..... mainly because they were so

  12. Texas GN permit processing time?? Relocating, please help!

    lweatherby replied to minnesotagal's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't remember exactly how long it took. But, i do remember that your school has to send your verification of graduation to the BON and then they will issue a GN permit. I graduated on August...

  13. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    lweatherby replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    I received an email stating that the nurse recruiter will be scheduling phone interviews around the last weeks of October and first weeks of November. So.. don't give up yet scurbs911!!! We may...

  14. Infant in LTC facility

    lweatherby replied to wacberry's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is no law or regulation preventing children from being placed in LTC facilities with adults. However, when the state inspection roles around, you must show that have met ALL needs of the...

  15. how do i become a dialysis nurse

    lweatherby replied to noctanol's topic in Texas Nursing

    Davita hires

  16. Need some encouraging words as new grad in LTC

    lweatherby replied to luvmyguys's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG!!! I am in the exact same situation!!! With one small difference..... I am working in a pediatric LTC facility. However, I got the same short (six day) orientation and am on my own! Everything...

  17. Peg tube water sterile vs non-sterile

    lweatherby replied to soontobeRN086's topic in General Students

    I work in a pediatric long-term facility and we flush with tap water as well as bolus with tap water as

  18. My First Night!!

    lweatherby replied to tabswifeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a great moment! And what a great testament to working in the LTC industry. I too just started my new life as an RN in a LTC facility. However, the LTC facility I am working in is for...

  19. Nclex Books After you pass?

    lweatherby replied to SimonJester's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ebay is easy! I sold mine on Ebay with no

  20. I love nursing.. not sure if nursing loves me

    lweatherby replied to tdms's topic in General Nursing

    OP - you are a nurse, not a robot. I know it is hard to make a mistake. I am a new nurse that is sometimes paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake. Thank GOD my older sister is a nurse of many...

  21. Passing NCLEX (tried twice no luck)

    lweatherby replied to mgracy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't go to a review class so I don't know how they work or what they teach. But I would think that you would really need to review some content. I know others have posted that Saunders is good...

  22. nclex study cd

    lweatherby replied to nursebarbie12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The content in the Saunders book is good, but the questions are easier than NCLEX. Most people use Saunders for content and use Kaplan or Exam Cram for questions. As for myself, I bought Saunders,...

  23. certifications while in nursing school

    lweatherby replied to tikitink3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know how it is in other states, but in Texas you can obtain ACLS and PALS as a student as long as you have BLS. The hospital here also requires that you complete their dysrhythmia class as a...

  24. New Grad needing a job anywhere in TX or any state

    lweatherby replied to SheilaORN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview and ETMC and Trinity Mother Francis in Tyler will hire new grads. However, some of the hospitals start their internship programs only in Jan and June. I...

  25. SURVEY for 75 questions on NCLEX RN

    lweatherby replied to Ng74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions - passed - no math - 8 or 9 SATAs. Took the test on August 24