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  1. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    commonsense replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on getting past the initial interview Cindyrella. I checked out Memorial Hermann's site online and I couldn't find any information on any type of "match day." I'd love to get into something...

  2. Switching Schools?

    commonsense replied to Cupcake89121's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with nurse2bekimberly, try to stay where you are and finish out the program. It will certainly be difficult for the remainder of the program, but after you're finished you'll be able...

  3. Why do articles say nurses are high in demand but in reality it's not?

    commonsense replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in General Students

    If nursing is your dream job then go for it, don't let what other people say hold you back from pursuing your dreams. As far as why you always see articles on nursing being high in demand I could go...

  4. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    commonsense replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you Cindyrella, I'll graduate with my ADN so some of the internships are off limits. I checked out the St. Lukes and MD Anderson internships though and they're definitely worth a

  5. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    commonsense replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Great posts, I'll be looking for internships in the Houston area in June of 2012. So far I've found internships at Memorial Hermann, Christus St. Catherines, and Methodist (BSN only). I'm sure...

  6. new job as a cna ?

    commonsense replied to kanathaya's topic in General Nursing

    Surprise, Arizona, put that on the list of coolest town/city names along with Hell,

  7. HELP! Should I transfer schools???

    commonsense replied to mrt32's topic in General Students

    Find out if the school is nationally accredited, don't base your decisions on what other people have told you. If the school is nationally accredited then weigh your options and make the best...

  8. Question...

    commonsense replied to nursiam's topic in General Nursing

    Smart decision, in no way could replying have hurt you (granted you're not to offensive in your reply), but not replying could have been interpreted the wrong

  9. Applying to RN-to-BSN (academic history requirement)

    commonsense replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the possibility of getting yourself into trouble increases if you include this transcript. If anyone from the RN-BSN program actually looks at all the details they'll realize that you never...

  10. How to get yourself ready for a long day in the OR?

    commonsense replied to Monica08's topic in Operating Room

    Find a good pair of

  11. Fundamentals class (mini-vent)

    commonsense replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Students

    Don't worry I was in the same boat my first semester of my ADN program. The test didn't bother me as much as the clinicals did. Every day in the hospital was the same for us, meet the patient, give...

  12. Do I need to quit?

    commonsense replied to TriniMa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd look at this the other way around. Don't look to quit the job immediately, look to see what you can improve in the LTC center. As you said there have been many DONs hired and fired over the past...

  13. Not sure what to do, or if I should do anything.

    commonsense replied to Just_Dez's topic in General Students

    I strongly advise you not to say anything to your instructor, unless it's a simple thank you. To you it might not be a big deal to let her know you don't need everyone praying for you, but to her it...

  14. Want to do trauma - should I pick ED or ICU?

    commonsense replied to Irock's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd try to do both if possible. Choose a primary department and try to get into the other department with PRN work. If you find out you like the PRN work that much better than the original choice...

  15. Underarm Sweating

    commonsense replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nice link, my only complaint is the selection for men. Boxers and briefs are the only two options, it would be nice if they had a man-thong option

  16. most troubling trend in healthcare

    commonsense replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, one thing that really bugs me is when nurses call the patient a client. There are much larger issues in nursing, but this one just irritates me. You think of a client and the thing that...

  17. CNA Question

    commonsense replied to Apophenia84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If it is a necessity get the CNA certification done early and find yourself a CNA job before school even starts. This will help you be prepared for the first semester of school as well as help you...

  18. Having a dog during nursing school

    commonsense replied to jiwonkim89's topic in General Students

    Your dog will be fine, remember they did fine before humans started domesticating them back in the day. I'm sure he'll miss you while your gone but he will still be alive when you get

  19. most troubling trend in healthcare

    commonsense replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry Msrosebud28, I'll be back soon. We just need to focus our nursing education system more about what nurses actually do as opposed to spending our time reading books of disease processes...

  20. most troubling trend in healthcare

    commonsense replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    Really, that statistic seems pretty high, maybe you need to check your

  21. Are you man Enough to be a OB nurse?

    commonsense replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Statute of limitations is 21 in Texas, yet another reason to pass up

  22. Your NCLEX Experience

    commonsense posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll be taking the NCLEX in May/June of 2012 and I'm looking for details on every one else's experience with the NCLEX test. How much time did you spend studying for the NCLEX? How many questions did...

  23. Cheating classmates

    commonsense replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry sweetheart I'm not going to argue with you. What we have here is just a difference of opinions, none more right or wrong than the other, just different in my opinion. You make some very...

  24. Cheating classmates

    commonsense replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, but just because you don't want to be in a program with these types of people doesn't mean you need to involve yourself in their business. Let it work itself out and deal with the results,...

  25. Community College Admission Interviews?

    commonsense replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    Expect the worst, hope for the