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  1. anybody move to TX and regret it?

    krstxn replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with you. I have lived in much better places and can't wait to leave- I hate Houston. It is great that we all have different tastes, otherwise we would all be living in the same spot!! I...

  2. anybody move to TX and regret it?

    krstxn replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wish I lived in Alaska

  3. Houston Childcare for night shift??? HELP :((

    krstxn posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Are there any respectable childcare options for night shift in Houston? I live in the Cypress area and will be working night shift in the Medical center. I need someone to watch my kids and I dont...

  4. Houston Childcare for night shift??? HELP :((

    krstxn replied to krstxn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you, I will check it out

  5. thinking of relocating to houston

    krstxn replied to grateful77rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will find something! I am a '09 new grad with a lot less experience than you have (with an ADN to boot) and have had MANY recent job offers in the past 3 months from hospitals. I finally had to...

  6. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    krstxn posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I am a new grad and was offered a job in LTAC for $30/Hr with a 6:1 nurse pt ratio (no vents-they are in our ICU). As a new grad I am having a hard time finding a job and it's this or LTC ... Do...

  7. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    krstxn replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It looks unprofessional and cheap. Imagine a lawyer wearing a suit with teddy bears on it in the corporate

  8. Memorial Hermann is planning on unpaid GN intersnship

    krstxn replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked for free during clinical rotations in nursing school. Now I want to get

  9. Memorial Hermann is planning on unpaid GN intersnship

    krstxn replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    "considered for employment" after completion?! Wow... I think the same sort of probationary period should apply to this as it does for a regular employee-- there should be a job waiting for you after...

  10. Got accepted to Nursing school...but I want a tattoo :(

    krstxn replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated from nursing school and when we went to clinicals you were NOT allowed to have a tattoo showing. They made you cover it with a band aid or go home if you showed up to the site...

  11. Is Med Surg hard?? New grad. starting soon- not looking forward to 12 hours!

    krstxn replied to Epona's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It has something to do with caffeine causing a surge in insulin... my doctor explained it to me once because I also get hypoglycemic after having a caffeinated

  12. First shift on night

    krstxn replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Why would she lose her friends? Doesn't she still have 4 nights OFF per week to see them? I am not getting it? I also don't work nights so there might be something I am missing. I would think if she...

  13. sumitting resignation letter via email?

    krstxn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just send a text message--KIDDING I would do both like others mentioned(e-mail & hard copy), that way you have proof it was

  14. In a New Grad Program seeking to apply for another

    krstxn replied to ChocoRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could always apply-- you may or may not get hired.. also, be careful about burning bridges. I wouldn't tell the new place you are already working-- they will think your a job hopper and that you...

  15. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

    krstxn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How far would you commute each way (not relocating) for a hospital job as a new grad? I am curious what others

  16. How far would you drive for a job as a new grad?

    krstxn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi , I was wondering how far any of you would commute for a job as a new grad..?? I am trying to make a decision in this stinky

  17. Class of 2010!! let's hear you!

    krstxn replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeah:Congrats to ALL of you!!! It is a HUGE accomplishment and a TON of

  18. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

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

    I like both of those ideas.. I get bored hearing the same music over and over again. Those two things will def keep me entertained,

  19. what is the shortest amount of time you've lasted at a nursing job?

    krstxn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    After 2 Hours on the floor I handed over the phone they gave me and said NO THANKS! This was last week actually. I am a new grad w/ only 6-7 months experience in mother/baby and we had to move. I got...

  20. What is "shift work"

    krstxn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got a call from a place that stated the nurses do "shift work".. 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off and every other weekend or something like that-- she talked too fast.. This just...

  21. What is "shift work"

    krstxn replied to krstxn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks.. I have heard of the different shifts, just never heard of them referred to it like that . I think it was just the way she said it because she asked if I was OK with it. I immediately thought...

  22. Asking for my old job back

    krstxn replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    What type of job are you wanting exactly? Maybe we can brainstorm with

  23. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

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

    The drive should take 50-60 min w/ no traffic, but I have to give myself extra in case I hit traffic.. I think I will find a Starbucks nearby and sit and drink coffee until my shift starts. Im not...

  24. Calling to check on employment status?

    krstxn replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great!!! I'm glad you

  25. Cried at work today

    krstxn replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah::redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:nurse::nurse::nurse: