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  1. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    MedSurger posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi all! I am a new nurse with about a month of home health experience. Most of my clients have vents, trachs, gtubes, electrolyte imbalances, and other complicated medical problems that make my job...

  2. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    MedSurger replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

    Agreed!

  3. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    MedSurger replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    A good friend of mine works in the PICU. What an amazing place to

  4. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    MedSurger replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can't wait to meet you! I am in Tele/PCU. I am SO

  5. What am I doing wrong? (Hospitals & My Resume)

    MedSurger posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been applying, like mad, to any hospital I can get ahold of. I call the potential employer, asking if my resume and credentials have been reviewed, but I am rejected or I never hear back. I...

  6. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    MedSurger replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

    You ROCK. Thank you! I plan on taking all of your

  7. Parkland Internship June 2012

    MedSurger replied to hnielson37's topic in Texas Nursing

    Weird. I thought this was only for hiring MANAGERS, not recruiters. I was told by a couple employees to contact the hiring recruiters. Have you seen the thread for Parkland SICU September 2012?...

  8. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    MedSurger replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    I succeeded! :) Fortunately, I am at a facility that embraces nurses of all

  9. What am I doing wrong? (Hospitals & My Resume)

    MedSurger replied to MedSurger's topic in General Nursing

    It's been over two years since I wrote this! I am happy to report that I survived Nursing School, passed my boards and now work as a R.N. I am not working at my "first choice" facility, but I love it....

  10. FAIL NCLEX RN with 75 question ... need help !!

    MedSurger replied to karymc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to agree Kaventino, to a degree. Programs like Hurst, which offer "live" reviews can get to the source and identify a testing issue. They are the experts. NCLEX is a $200 test and it adds up...

  11. Parkland Internship June 2012

    MedSurger replied to hnielson37's topic in Texas Nursing

    omotzury- have you tried calling Parkland? Also, have you ever attended an Open House? I went in the Spring. I HIGHLY recommend you attend one. I believe they are usually held in the

  12. Parkland Critical Care Nurse Residency Sept 2012

    MedSurger replied to babigrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello my fellow Eager-Ladies-in-Waiting! :) I applied in early July and I have received the "your application is under review" e-mail about 8 times. In fact, I have one sitting in my inbox sent about...

  13. Associate Degree program a thing of the past...

    MedSurger replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    I am aware of this "problem" many of us ADN'ers are encountering. I am conscience of it, but not intimidated. I plan on working my tail off and proving to my co-workers and superiors that not having a...

  14. FAIL NCLEX RN with 75 question ... need help !!

    MedSurger replied to karymc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello & Welcome! I don't post often, but I think I can offer some advice. If you are failing the NCLEX and being stopped at 75 questions, this tells me there is a fundamental issue with your test...

  15. financial assistance for nursing students that need an operation?tx

    MedSurger replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    BubbasMom: try Baylor dental school for free or reduced

  16. financial assistance for nursing students that need an operation?tx

    MedSurger replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    At the hospital I am currently doing rotations at, I see surgeries (many of them MAJOR) being done frequently on cash-pay (meaning uninsured) clients. In fact, most of the pts I care for are...

  17. Collin College Fall 2011 Start!

    MedSurger replied to just3ofus's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats! My name is Natalie and I am the 2nd VP of CNSA (Collin Nursing Student Association) and I will be at your orientation. I will be in my 3rd semester in the Fall. The experience goes quickly....

  18. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    MedSurger replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are they even going to deposit our payments by the end of October? I am relying on this

  19. Waiting for acceptance to Collin College & Grayson County College

    MedSurger replied to question?'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey 8674, I didn't prepare for the PSB exam. You really can't prepare for it. It's very basic math, spatial reasoning, spelling, reading, etc. The only kicker is that it is timed. Be weary. I have not...

  20. Waiting for acceptance to Collin College & Grayson County College

    MedSurger replied to question?'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats!!! I will be in my 2nd semester when you guys come through; I can't wait to meet ya. If you need to know somethiing about the program, the ins and outs, don't hesitate to ask. However, you...

  21. Waiting for acceptance to Collin College & Grayson County College

    MedSurger replied to question?'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi "question" If you do have 15 points, you have a very strong chance. (by this, I mean around 95% if you are considered in-county and have all your vaccines/paperwork completed.) There have been...

  22. What am I doing wrong? (Hospitals & My Resume)

    MedSurger replied to MedSurger's topic in General Nursing

    CTA- I have been applying for a Unit Aide, General Clerk, Patient Transporter, Health Unit Coordinator. They are all considered entry-level, at least at the hospital I am applying to. PCA- Anything...

  23. Collin College ADN Program

    MedSurger replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Gregory! I am going to be up there on Friday, bright and early! :) I will have to swing by and meet you in person. Thanks for all your information, it has been very

  24. Collin College ADN Program

    MedSurger replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    I received my acceptance letter on Saturday :) I had 15 out of 16 points, live in Collin County, maxed my PSB. The three most critical things when applying to Collin. I look forward to being in the...