eyoliver

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1. Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

   eyoliver replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

   Well I am a new grad and nursing is not treating me very well so far!! (Things would be a lot better if I could find a job!!). My someday plan is to open up a coffee shop/playland for young kids...

2. Nobody is hiring anymore. Am I making a BIG mistake starting NS now?

   eyoliver replied to Production6243's topic in Nursing Career

   Wow, I wish I had some good advice for you, but I dont. Let me just tell you my situation. I graduated in April 2010 and immediately packed up and moved to Houston TX (where my family wanted to...

3. BLS vs. CPR/AED??

   eyoliver posted a topic in General Nursing

   I feel silly asking this, but I honestly do not know... What is the difference between BLS and CPR/AED for the healthcare professional? I am a new graduate, and my nursing school required us to have...

4. Houston Texas starting pay for new grads

   eyoliver replied to Sandrizzle86's topic in Texas Nursing

   I have a job offer in home health care (pediatric intensive) to start at $28/hour with overtime. I am desperate to start, but waiting on my references. I'll believe it when I see a paycheck! (I...

5. New Grads getting hired in Houston

   eyoliver replied to student_nurse06's topic in Texas Nursing

   I found 2 positions in home health care, but I havent been able to start either one. I am waiting (desperately) on references from my professors - who seem to have taken the summer off - and the...

6. kaplan really messes with my head this close to boards! anyone else agree!!

   eyoliver replied to Amy10BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I decided to do Kaplan to review and now I am doubting my decision. I all doing all of the question trainer tests to make sure I have the money back guarantee if I dont pass NCLEX. But I have only...

7. texas jurisdiction exam... need help

   eyoliver replied to nepalusarn's topic in Texas Nursing

   The review course was a total waste of time and money. They did not cover any information that is on the test, only information on how to navigate the BON website. When you're taking the test, just...

8. Balancing Nursing School and a Boyfriend

   eyoliver replied to averie123's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry you're having a rotten time right now.... but the way I see it, it is only the beginning. Trust me, nursing school is not going to get easier. Plus, when life gets harder down the line: when...

9. PDA of some sort for nursing

   eyoliver replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

   I just bought a iPhone this weekend for that exact reason and it is like cellphone crack!! SO addicting!! You have to pay if you want Pepid, but I can download apps for med calculations,...

10. M.R.S.A or mersa?

    eyoliver replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Mersa

11. NCLEX in another state

    eyoliver replied to jennietobbie's topic in General Nursing

    In my understanding, the NCLEX is a national test, so what you need to do is apply for a license in the state you want to work in. Then take the test (anywhere) and when you pass, you will get a...

12. New Grads or Soon to Be

    eyoliver replied to TxPedsRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    New Grad in May (RN).... will be moving to Houston and I have applied lots of places. No luck yet though Hopefully after I pass the NCLEX and get my license

13. Moving to Houston

    eyoliver replied to AMR21's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you set on living downtown? There are hospitals all over the city, my husband and I are moving to the North/Northwest (Tomball, Spring, Woodlands)

14. Please help me "''''''''''''''''''My first job

    eyoliver replied to kocheli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    show up on time (or early!), dress appropriately (either scrubs or professional dress), look people in the eye when you talk to them, smile a lot, be friendly, ask questions when

15. LVN to RN Bridge with no Prior working Exp. as LVN

    eyoliver replied to futurenurse310's topic in LPN to RN

    I jumped from LPN straight into the RN program and it made me more confidant than my peers in clinicals, but I dont think it will help me at all when I go job hunting. Its kinda a pain when I meet...