TXRN2012

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1. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

   TXRN2012 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas

   AppleJacks is Right,,,,I graduated 2011 also, and from what I know we have >90% pass rate. NCLEX Tips: 1 - Study the ATI books and take the practice exams. That information is really a great prep for NCLEX and will help you pass the school exams....

2. 6 Months on the Job ... Unsafe Practice?

   TXRN2012 replied to TXRN2012's topic in Safety

   Okay, okay..so maybe the ER has experience and maybe the NICU...but wow....AS A NEW GRAD I would love an eperienced pedi nurse helping me run the wing just for back up and to help admit the patients (no admin or techs at night)....getting back to bac...

3. 6 Months on the Job ... Unsafe Practice?

   TXRN2012 replied to TXRN2012's topic in Safety

   Well if the child needs intubating I would have to rush them back down to the ER and of course they would then be transfered out. We usually get the more lighter patients, but we get a lot of respiratory cases. And as any peds nurse knows....that can...

4. 6 Months on the Job ... Unsafe Practice?

   TXRN2012 posted a topic in Safety

   I am blessed to have landed a job right out of college. Graduated 12/11 and started my job 02/12. I went through a great residency, had preceptors, I work with pretty nice people...BUT.. here is the problem. I work in a small community hospital, so I...

5. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

   TXRN2012 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas

   I understand the anxiety the application process can bring. The description above about the interview process is spot on. Just be professional and prepared (they will tell you what you need, just follow directions). Good luck to you all! ~ graduating...

6. Wasted my first year as an RN..learn from my mistake!

   TXRN2012 replied to erinp88's topic in Career Support

   helpful, thanks for sharing.

7. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

   TXRN2012 replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas

   Yoli79...thank you! Good luck to you too! Nice to meet you.

8. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

   TXRN2012 replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas

   Yoli...congrats! guess our essays weren't that bad.

9. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

   TXRN2012 replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas

   Im in! Cheers....

10. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

    TXRN2012 replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas

    Lonestar is a wonderful college, but I would go with UHV if you get an offer. I know a ton of people that were in my classes (pre-reqs) retaking stuff to apply to nursing school all over again because they only had an ADN. A BSN allows you greater op...

11. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

    TXRN2012 replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas

    Am I the only one who hasn't received an email telling me my application is in review and/or complete? I emailed an advisor and I didn't receive a response. :dancgrp:

12. University of Houston Victoria Second Nursing Degree

    TXRN2012 replied to winnieyippooh's topic in Texas

    The application has a "to do" list that lets you know what is lacking. The only piece of information in my to do list is the UHV email reminder. However, my application status says "INCOMPLETE". Could I be missing something, or will it say incomplet...

13. Need some advice concerning nursing school....

    TXRN2012 replied to Icemand18's topic in General Nursing

    1.Yes, keep your job because there is not guarantee you will be immediately accepted into nursing. I work 44 hours a week and take one class each opportunity (fall, summer I, summer II, Spring) 2.My work is currently slow so I use my l unch breaks an...