Mashira

Mashira

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  1. Are you a part of a professional association?

    Mashira posted a topic in General Nursing

    RN's specifically, are you a part of a professional association - ANA, State Association, Specialty Association - Yes or

  2. new job, new worries

    Mashira replied to thatpasunshine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm working psych as a new grad, same situation, and I only get 4 shadow shifts. That's one week-ish. I think you're doing pretty good with 6, but I don't know what a med-surg orientation is like, as...

  3. First Job.... Scared....

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks guys! My orientation got pushed back to Feb 14th due to low patient census, but I'm still excited! I can't wait to start and I'm going to be spending a lot of time here getting my roots about...

  4. First Job.... Scared....

    Mashira posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had an interview on the 11th and got hired at the Psych Inpatient Facility that I've been dreaming of. The pay is much higher than most places and I was really excited. Orientation starts the 24th...

  5. Should I quit nursing school...?

    Mashira replied to jfisher23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with onaclearday, although if you move to Texas, I believe you would have to put your licence on inactive status if you are not practicing. (Excerpt from the Texas BON website, link here:...

  6. UHS OR PSI PTO?

    Mashira posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I was recently hired to a PSI facility that will be UHS soon. I am wondering for those of you who work at either facility what your PTO looks like? Is it based on pay period? Does it kick in after a...

  7. UHS OR PSI PTO?

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks tons for the info!

  8. Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    Mashira posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently hired to a PSI facility that will be UHS soon. I am wondering for those of you who work at either facility what your PTO looks like? Is it based on pay period? Does it kick in after a...

  9. Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    FLArn, I completely understand. I apologize if my reply was too defensive as well. I know the people you are talking about, and I also took it personally because I did not want to be associated with...

  10. Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    I think you jumped to an assumption here, and I don't appreciate that. I'm a new grad, have never held ANY job before, and don't know how all of this works. I got hired a week after I passed my NCLEX...

  11. Benefits and PTO in UHS hospitals

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    I was recently hired to a PSI facility that will be UHS soon. I am wondering for those of you who work at either facility what your PTO looks like? Is it based on pay period? Does it kick in after a...

  12. San Antonio College clinicals

    Mashira replied to zetagirl210's topic in Texas Nursing

    Main Methodist at the Medical Plaza, when you take your Psych Courses it will be Clarity for pedi and LRTC for adult. Santa Rosa Downtown for L&D. I didn't go to SAC, I went to UIW, but those...

  13. Drug Test ...

    Mashira posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I have an odd sort of question... I went to get my first Urine Drug Test/ Pre-employment screen.The lady took me to the room, did a clean catch, and sat me outside. She said that I wouldn't...

  14. Drug Test ...

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Came back negative today!! Thank you for all your

  15. Funny Nursing Dreams

    Mashira replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a dream last night that I was being chased by a large bottle of NPH *shakes

  16. How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

    Mashira replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Me Three!

  17. Starting Nursing salaries by State?

    Mashira replied to ncaru01's topic in General Nursing

    Yup,

  18. I know I am going to get reamed a new one but here goes

    Mashira replied to whyowhy?'s topic in General Nursing

    I can't resist but to say that your private time is indeed your private time, but illegal is illegal, private time or not. That said, I don't think you're a horrible person. I think you had horrible...

  19. Starting Nursing salaries by State?

    Mashira replied to ncaru01's topic in General Nursing

    Texas $19-23 base with reasonable diff ($2-3) for evening and nights. I'm a new grad, and found a job in 3 days after passing NCLEX. Similar story for everyone I graduated with (approx class of 30...

  20. New graduate RN opps Texas

    Mashira replied to Dino's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a new grad in San Antonio, TX. I graduated Dec. 11th, took my NCLEX Jan. 7th, and was hired on Jan 11th. The job I got doesn't have an orientation until Feb 14th, so I won't actually 'start'...

  21. Drug Test ...

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    *hugs mmmc2* You are a beacon of light in my anxiety ridden mind. Thank you. I was hoping and praying someone would post something like this who has experience with it. I feel SO much better. I swear,...

  22. Drug Test ...

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    rntobeme, it's not prescribed, it's OTC or I would have. Thank you though! Carol you are genius! It wouldn't even have occurred to me. I swear I'm not thinking straight these days *shakes head* Thank...

  23. Drug Test ...

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    bumping it up!

  24. How long did it take for your BON?

    Mashira posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was wondering how long it took for the BON to display your nursing license, for those who passed, after you received your quick results? I know each state will be different, but I'm looking for an...

  25. New Grad Psych Nurse Seeking Advice

    Mashira replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    MentalhealthRN, and Jules, bless you! Thank you so much for the help and support, it is very appreciated. MentalhealthRN, some of the situations you described I am very prepared for, others I am not...