Sweetpea1301

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  1. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    Sweetpea1301 replied to dankat's topic in Travel

    Hi all, I have been stalking this thread and others on the forum trying to gather info regarding traveling, or maybe just something to push me to take the leap! Dankat says they'd likely take the...

  2. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's where I will

  3. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well it looks like I will be joining everyone at orientation- received my offer today for PICU! The job posting was taken down shortly after initial listing because they had several hundred...

  4. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    A few weeks ago, and the recruiter said they were still interviewing last week. Congrats on the job, and thanks for the well wishes! I was in a SICU for my final clinical rotation and loved it :)...

  5. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, but which unit/specialty? I interviewed for their PICU internship but have not heard back yet, and am wondering if they have made all their

  6. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Which

  7. Pediatric LTAC in DFW?

    Sweetpea1301 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows of any pediatric Acute Care hospitals/centers in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex? I am a new RN who is having a hard time getting an internship/job at the few...

  8. Parkland Hospital, Dallas Texas.

    Sweetpea1301 replied to playmaker2008's topic in Texas Nursing

    SugarMagnolia, I sure hope you got something of substance from this post- I haven't seen much to answer your initial question. I believe we have communicated on other posts, but I don't recall- have...

  9. Pediatric LTAC in DFW?

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Sweetpea1301's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not.Done.Yet, do you have an idea of what it

  10. Pediatric LTAC in DFW?

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Sweetpea1301's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you both; Houston is too far at this time- I cannot relocate and that is DEFINITELY not a good commute I have actually done pedi private duty, but realized that I am not comfortable in some...

  11. Associates degree or BSN?

    Sweetpea1301 replied to PaTexasGal's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Whoa Nelly, GET YOUR BSN, especially in a metropolitan city of Texas. I just graduated in may with my ADN from a college in Dallas, and midway through our program the hospitals started trying to gain...

  12. Navy med-surg process

    Sweetpea1301 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government, Military

    As a Navy veteran (and new nurse), please heed this advice: Don't settle for anything. If they say no for now, and you are not in desperate need to join (and have your heat set on Navy nursing), tell...

  13. Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Volunteering "keeps your mind refreshed"- I didn't say you would be able to perform skills. I do know that it is not allowed, but being in that environment and seeing those things, being able to stay...

  14. Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I felt this way about med-surg at first too, but you really want to have a nursing job and gain experience, right?? The it looks like you REALLY DO want to work med-surg! I have considered working a...

  15. Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    Sweetpea1301 replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Jamie, I too just graduated from an ADN program May 11th, and am enrolled in a BSN program. I am still waiting on my ATT (congrats on your RN!). I have applied to 65 residencies/entry-level RN...

  16. Brookhaven Fall 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    The first time I applied I did not get in. I was on the cusp, but didn't have enough points from extra classes. I also could have done better on my HESI (89.5). After Evolve released my HESI score and...

  17. Brookhaven Fall 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats Briterz, I know we've been talking on this forum for quite some time about you trying to get in! I'm excited for

  18. Brookhaven Fall 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry for the late reply- been busy with pre-graduation stuff! It is difficult to find jobs in hospitals because so many people are competing for that spot. Not sure about other medical facilities....

  19. Brookhaven Fall 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sure: Be flexible. Let work and family know ahead of time that you will need them to be flexible too. There are quite a few extra days you will need to come in throughout the program to the lab,...

  20. Brookhaven Fall 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    First of all, please forgive any typos- I am exhausted and figure you all won't judge me too harshly Most BSN programs after you earn your RN license are aprx 12 months, and many are completely...

  21. Brookhaven Fall 2012

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck to everyone- I am graduating next month from BHC and it has been one heck of a ride! A word of advice- if you don't get in, don't be hard on yourself. Focus on getting into a BSN program,...

  22. DFW hospital reviews?

    Sweetpea1301 replied to nursecass's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually, Texas Health Resources (THR) is

  23. DFW June 2012 Internships

    Sweetpea1301 replied to txiap's topic in Texas Nursing

    Looks like Parkland's ER spots have been filled, and I know for a fact that THR has been interviewing for their NICU. Baylor's website says that we can expect to hear back sometime in April, though...

  24. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    Sweetpea1301 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    SugarMagnolia, we meet again! I will be graduating before you join BHC's program, bummer. We did just find out last month that Texas Health resources hospitals are not hiring ADN's- that means no...

  25. Immunizations/titers for nursing program

    Sweetpea1301 replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you see the school nurse at Brookhaven, she can give you a referral to Neighborhood Medical Clinic at Preston/Belt Line in Dallas (http://www.neighborhoodmedicalcenter.com/). If you just show up at...