citylights89 BSN, RN

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    Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    citylights89 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Exactly. I have been seeing less and less of some of my family members are the years pass by. Am I still obligated to give them a gift and vice versa? Methinks not. When I was a kid, I LOVED the...
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    How long have you had to wait for a job offer?

    citylights89 replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I ended up calling yesterday and was told by somebody in HR that they are interviewing so many people that it may take awhile. The program doesn't start until Jan and I was told that I should know...
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    Texas Health Resources Residency February 2013

    citylights89 replied to LMG RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    How long does it generally take until someone gets a job offer from one of these residency programs? I went through 3 interviews and a shadow day about 2 weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    citylights89 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. There was a crime scene today not far from where I live and I was itching to get a glimpse of it, be I left myself to the civilian aspect and went about my way. Still would like to shadow and...
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    citylights89 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Me! Nah, I picked the Democratic ticket. But that's still me, so I was right the first time around.
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    Epic Nursing Movie Trailer - Nurses Spreading Smiles

    citylights89 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    so when is it hitting theaters?
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    Could I survive in the OR?

    citylights89 replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry to hijack this thread, but I just have to ask - Is the OR really not for sensitive or introverted type people? I know I can be very sensitive at times, but I've been trying to adopt a "**** it"...
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    How to prepare for scenario interview?

    citylights89 replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, I guess the 2nd interview went fine because I was told to go to HR immediately after the interview to schedule the third one! Wow! So now I have only 2 days to prep as it's on Wednesday. Great...
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    The Disrespect Of Nurses

    citylights89 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why is it when you go to workplace all the rights that you are entitled for yourself as a citizen, as a human being are denied? Shoot, I'm not about to have anyone threaten me. I will call security or...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    citylights89 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up choosing nursing after many career changes throughout my childhood and adolescence. Disregarding my initial dreams of being a cheerleader and a waitress, I wanted to be a paleontologist,...
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    How to prepare for scenario interview?

    citylights89 replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, I figured there wouldn't be a way to prepare for all the questions because I really won't know what they are going to ask. I know that I know this stuff; it's just a matter of not being nervous...
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    Recruiter hasn't called me back =(

    citylights89 replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hope you get the call back! That has to be really be frustrating because there you are, finally happy that someone saw the value in you and called you back, but because you happened to miss their...
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    St. Joseph's Hospital Houston

    citylights89 replied to nicole2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh, 9 weeks doesn't seem that bad. Most places are just a little bit longer than that so it's not too far off. I don't know for certain, but $22/hr might be right, The lowest I ever heard (it was...
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    Clinical Preps Rant

    citylights89 replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    LOL, do you go to my old school? I'm sorry, I shouldn't have LOL'ed, but it just sounds like something I heard everyday, even from
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    St. Joseph's Hospital Houston

    citylights89 replied to nicole2011's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't know they even hired new grads. They have a mixer-type event tomorrow but it indicated it was only for experienced nurses, so I didn't think it would be worthwhile for me to go. Are you...
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    Are student loans haunting you?

    citylights89 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Right now, I have $26k+ in student loans with my first payment looming in the next month or so, way sooner than I expected. As of right now, I also don't have a job. If i don't find anything, I will...
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    Nclex RN in October!

    citylights89 replied to vdelmr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    UPDATE: Checked the Texas BON website this morning around 10 am and saw my name! First I checked to see if my graduate permit was still up and it was no longer there. I figured that could only...
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    Nclex RN in October!

    citylights89 replied to vdelmr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my exam yesterday. Appointment at 8a, didn't start until around 8:25a (checking in took a while), finished around 10a at 75 questions. When it shut off, it totally caught me off guard. I can't...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    citylights89 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my exam also today in TX. I started around 8:30a and finished arond 10a. I waited until noon to check and I got the good pop up, so you should be able to tell now. I'm not celebrating just yet....
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    rn residencies: when to apply?

    citylights89 replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    But what if you graduate in the summer? You can't help but apply after you graduate
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    How do you cope with looking "too young" to be a nurse?

    citylights89 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. I just graduated this past August and people still don't think that i am old enough to even graduate from nursing school. I always get asked "So, you are a real nurse?" Yes, a real nurse! Makes...
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    My NCLEX story...

    citylights89 replied to CrazyJess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I guess it's like a saying we may have heard before: "God only helps those that help
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    How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    citylights89 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    $26k in student right here! Holla!
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    Nclex RN in October!

    citylights89 replied to vdelmr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So you only did questions? I'm getting nervous too since I really didn't open any other book except for Kaplan book, which is more strategies than content. I just can't sit there and read a textbook...
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    Quick Results / Unofficial Results say I passed =) NCLEX-RN. 75 Questions.

    citylights89 replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I love to see posts like this. Hopefully, I will have a good one next week. Oct. 9 is the judgement day of my nursing knowledge. Ohhh