MikeJones

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1. How much do new grad RN's make in Houston, Texas?

   MikeJones replied to taylorjill19's topic in Texas Nursing

   These numbers look about right. I'm a GN in the med center so I

2. Will computers take over the CRNA profession?

   MikeJones replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Who puts in those central lines and

3. Will computers take over the CRNA profession?

   MikeJones replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Robots are not doing the surgery "on their own". Surgeons behind a window are still controlling the robotic movements, etc. For example: the DaVinci. ATM, these type of surgeries last forever from...

4. Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

   MikeJones replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I feel that yes, you are worrying too much. Basically if you don't show them your records, it raises suspicion because they told you specifically to bring them. = no job for u. FYI medical records...

5. At long last... I'm in the club!

   MikeJones replied to RNpatterson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   congrats to you guys. I am in the club now also! GL to us all. to benm93: to snag such a job as a gn, look for externships now if it still isn't too late, and request for the cvicu or any icu. very...

6. SRNA BLOG

   MikeJones replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Iceman! How many years of ICU did you have before you applied? And how do you get recommendation letters from managers or directors if they hate having GN's get 2 or less years experience and just...

7. New grad interview help

   MikeJones replied to Newrngrad1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Have you ever had a clinical instructor evaluate you? If so, you should have come across some weaknesses that they should have pointed out to you right there, unless you're perfect :) Those weaknesses...

8. What do you wear to an interview?

   MikeJones replied to LynnLRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   wearing a suit is fine, just make sure it is not too loose/big and not too small but looks "fitted." To solve the "boring" funeral look, just wear a colorful shirt under the suit

9. I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

   MikeJones replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   hahahaha, this is funny. "no biggie". poor

10. New Grad (sort-of) Quit or be fired, for NOT "fitting-in"!

    MikeJones replied to I♥Dexter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks so much for sharing your story. I am a new grad also, hopefully that won't happen to me

11. When to apply for a job

    MikeJones replied to MCGNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    its never too early in my opinion. The worst that can happen is HR will tell you to apply a little later, in which case you continue to bother them until they begin taking applications, and then...

12. BSN at UT-Austin

    MikeJones replied to meownur's topic in Texas Nursing

    yea i got one from the volunteering lady at Brack, a Microbio professor, and I think my SHINE lady. I may be wrong, it's been a while. your GPA is not bad, but if u can, turn in ur completed app SOON...

13. BSN at UT-Austin

    MikeJones replied to meownur's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah my gpa was a 3.8 the 1st time i applied but with 0 hospital volunteering. The 2nd time i applied, it was around 3.6 but with 40 hrs volunteering. Weird, huh. I would keep it above 3.5 if I were...

14. BSN at UT-Austin

    MikeJones replied to meownur's topic in Texas Nursing

    i just graduated and got a job (although some ppl still haven't, due to the economy and competition). I think that 7 months should be enough, it sounds more then what mine was (like 40 hrs in ER),...

15. What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    MikeJones replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

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