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  1. Houston New Grads Beware of St. Luke's

    applejacks36 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    i begin my story by explaining that when i was contacted by st. luke's to interview for their fall 2012 gn residency program, i was thrilled! i graduated in december 2011 with my bsn, i quickly...

  2. 1 Year Since Graduation & Still No Job! Now Expecting First Child! :) Advice

    applejacks36 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I need some advice from all our wonderful nurses out there. As my title entails I graduated in December of 2011 with my BSN. I searched high and low for a GN residency position. I was contacted by...

  3. 1 Year Since Graduation & Still No Job! Now Expecting First Child! :) Advice

    applejacks36 replied to applejacks36's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Update: Sadly this no longer applies to my original post. I went into preterm labor with my son at 22 weeks, and despite our best efforts, we lost him. Thank you for all those that gave me advice on...

  4. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    applejacks36 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hate to tell you this, but you are going to have to get over this fear very quickly if you are accepted into this program. I am a graduate from the 2011 cohort, and this program LOVES group...

  5. 1 Year Since Graduation & Still No Job! Now Expecting First Child! :) Advice

    applejacks36 replied to applejacks36's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you Ashley! We are very excited to become parents! :) Thankfully, my husband's salary provides very well for us. Therefore, it was never a necessity for me to work. I think I would enjoy...

  6. Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

    applejacks36 replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, there are always those few that will belittle your efforts regardless what the situation is, or regardless of age. Trust me, it only gets worse once you're in the nursing program. I...

  7. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    applejacks36 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sueall, None of the employers I interviewed with had a problem with me graduating from an accelerated BSN program. I actually was told by each of them, that I must be very ambishous and dedicated to...

  8. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    applejacks36 replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am one of the graduates from the 2011 class. I can with 100% certainty tell you that the school is still accepting new students. The conditional status will most likely be lifted in the fall of...

  9. Houston New Grads Beware of St. Luke's

    applejacks36 replied to applejacks36's topic in Texas Nursing

    UPDATE: I did end up being offered a volunteer RN position with a crisis pregnancy center here in Houston. Even though it's a non-paid position and not acute care, I decided to take it. Plus, they...

  10. University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

    applejacks36 replied to khandy00's topic in Texas Nursing

    saw46, i am a graduate from the 2011 class, and i hopefully i can help address some of your questions. the nclex rates that are reported from tbon are from the first and second class. it is a new...

  11. Took NCLEX-RN today...keep getting good pop-up...still feel numb!

    applejacks36 replied to MiahMSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    According to the NCSBN, for quality control purposes, every NCLEX is scored twice; once by the computer at the test center and then the result is verified after the examination record has been...

  12. MD Anderson Grad Residency Program

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I figured since interviews have already begun. I saw it posted on Sunday or Monday, but was just too busy at the time to go through a lengthy application process. Had some time today to actually sit...

  13. MD Anderson Grad Residency Program

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have they taken the posting down for the August start date? I found it the other day, but didn't apply to it because I got busy. I thought about it today (3 days later), and can no longer find

  14. Took NCLEX-RN today...keep getting good pop-up...still feel numb!

    applejacks36 replied to MiahMSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also agree Kaplan is most like NCLEX. I used Hurst and Kaplan. I ditched Hurst after awhile and turned to strictly using Kaplan because I really liked how their program improved my critical thinking...

  15. Took NCLEX-RN today...keep getting good pop-up...still feel numb!

    applejacks36 replied to MiahMSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats New Grad RN! The pop up worked for me as well when I took my NCLEX in Feb. I also passed in 75 questions. I actually knew I passed before I left the testing center. The protor of my exam...

  16. Houston New Grads Beware of St. Luke's

    applejacks36 replied to applejacks36's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks modernhippie! Congrats on becoming a recent graduate! That is an accomplishment all on its own, and you should be very proud of yourself! :yeah:I wish you all the best of luck with your job...

  17. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know me too. We just have to keep trying. Somewhere there is a job waiting. Houston is just so completely over saturated with new nurses right now, and too many budget cuts across the board. Doesn't...

  18. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I received the official thanks for applying, but you weren't selected for an interview e-mail. Congrats to those who got selected, and actually got a job! Maybe I will try again in December when...

  19. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats Plover! That's really exciting!! Be very proud of yourself! It is a very competitive position! Hopefully I will one day be there

  20. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I totally get it. I'm only applying to jobs that are in NICU, Nursery, L&D, or Peds. That doesn't leave many jobs or hospitals to apply at for new grads. I checked TX Women's website regularly,...

  21. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah waiting is the hardest part. Hopefully you will hear something soon. You can always call to inquire about the status of the position which you interviewed for. Hopefully you have better luck than...

  22. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just got back home from a 2 week vacation in Hawaii. I've been out-of-the-loop the entire time, but did check phone messages often. No interview offer for me . Oh well, the vacation was so wonderful...

  23. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's awesome plover1! Good to know that there is still hope. NICU was my top pick. Hope your interview goes well!

  24. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    No phone call for me. I tried to call HR today, but no matter how many times I tried, I couldn't get through. It just hung up on me right away or gave me a busy signal. Since number for HR isn't on...

  25. Texas Children's Hospital

    applejacks36 replied to Amoeba09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yay!! Congrats! Hopefully my phone will ring today too. :) Good luck on