First, I should not be complaining. I will be the first to admit it. I was able to land an amazing job across the country from where I graduated. I make a livable wage, and received a 17% bump in pay....
Hello! I am am a relative new grad with a few months OR experience under my belt. I have about 46k in student loans from a BSN nursing degree. My tuition was paid for because I'm a disabled vet, the...
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I had my interview on Monday. it went well I think. I stumbled on a few questions, and really looked dumb on a very important one But I think I recovered well. Is anyone else here applying for an OR...
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I interviewed for plano and Carrollton. My phone interviews were really weird. I am an out of state applicant and they want me to have an in person interview. Which I am going to set up today, but the...
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I had a medsurg, and OR interview last week. They tried to sway me towards Garland and Dallas for medsurge and Carrollton and Plano for the OR. I was denied the ER internship literally 30 minutes...
Hello, I need clarification. I will be graduating from an accredited program In idaho. I will be moving to Texas 15 days after graduation. What is the process for applying to take the NCLEX in Texas,...
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Ok! I think I have rectified my misstep in reading the requirements. Listed below is what is required to fill out the application: [h=3]Guidelines & Eligibility[/h]In order to apply for an...
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I am really confused. I went to the Texas-BON and hit apply (under examination) and it asks for my Texas DL.... Thank you guys for the comments. I seem to need to search
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So because I am a legal resident of Washington, a non compact state I would be able to apply for a Texas License with out needing to prove I am a Texas
Hello, I am wondering what the new grad pay is in sherman texas? I have heard pretty low numbers in the low 20's. I will be a bachelor prepared nurse and may have a job offer in the works. Was just...
Hello! I will be moving to back home to Dallas after I graduate (with a BSN, from a college in idaho) in May. I am really worried about the job prospects and the overall job hunt. I want to work in...
I know! Most instructors I talk to say getting a job right out of school in the OR will be tough. I have worked as a CNA for a little over 6-7 months would that be enough? I am torn on where I want to...
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Those were my thoughts, they said I could use their address and we have a texas cell number, 903... So I feel confident on that front. Should I start applying now(March -April)? And can I only apply...
I will be graduating (fingers crossed) in May with a BSN from a college in Idaho. I am from the Dallas area and will be returning there shortly after graduation, two-three weeks after. My family and I...
Hey! I am finally starting my last semester of nursing school!!! I moved 2000 miles from home to go to nursing school (I avoided a lengthy wait list) and I will graduate in May (fingers crossed). My...
I am set to graduate in May and I am dying to try occupational nursing. How do I find a career in occupational nursing! Any advice would be great, I have googled it to no end and am at a loss.
Lewis clark state college lewiston idaho, crappy, crappy town. Excellent school. 50-60 apply every semester and 48 are accepted. Average gap accepted is 3.0-.2. High nclex pass rate
Hello fellow students and current nurses, I have a dilemma. I was recently accepted to a VA VALOR externship in Seattle, a six hour drive from where I live now. If I follow through with the...
I appreciate the replies. My parents are put of the picture and cannot help us. And her parents are willing to pay our rent for two months at our current house so we don't loose it if I take the...