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  1. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I've seen threads discussing this topic so I'm hoping to combine all of the discussions and include everyone. Who else is applying to June GN/RN internships is the Dallas and Fort Worth area? Where...

  2. New RN with 6 month gap. Need help brushing up!!

    meggo replied to loquero's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also graduated in Dec and had a 6 month gap before working. Recently I read over a handbook that I bought back in school that goes to my huge med-surg textbook just to brush up on common conditions,...

  3. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    You hit the nail on the head with not being able to get a job because you don't have experience and not being able to get experience because you don't have an RN job. Unfortunately thats just the...

  4. Possible Relocation TNtoTX(DFW area)

    meggo replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Texas Nursing

    An internship is just what they call the orientation / training period here. They are geared toward GNs and RNs with little to no experience. (A GN is someone who has graduated from nursing school but...

  5. Possible Relocation TNtoTX(DFW area)

    meggo replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh and welcome to the site! I wanted to add that I'm really glad to see that you don't mind driving, working nights, and working on floors that some may consider less desirable - that attitude will...

  6. Possible Relocation TNtoTX(DFW area)

    meggo replied to TenderLoveNCare's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm glad you've done the research so it won't come as much of a shock when I tell you that DFW doesn't have enough GN jobs to support the new grad population here. There are also lots of new grads...

  7. interview next week!

    meggo replied to turnforthenurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you are pretty prepared already. Make sure you dress professionally and bring extra copies of things like your resume, letters of recommendation, things like that. Prepare TCU/ICU...

  8. New grad survey! Bsn over adn!!??

    meggo replied to mirc88sl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to look into the area you want to work in and see if they are preferring BSNs. Its a big deal in some places and hardly anything in others. Here in Dallas most of the hospital applications...

  9. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hope you get a job soon too!! I graduated in Dec so you are already way ahead of me! Honestly I'm pretty sure that I got all those interviews because I was already a RN, BSN on paper versus most of...

  10. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    Princess_WannaBe - I will be starting in June. I can't wait!! mzsantana - I'm glad to hear that you have had some luck talking to recruiters! Being aggressive with your job search can make all the...

  11. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I was waiting for my ATT I called and asked the BON how long it should take and they said 10 business days after receiving all of your info. If you want to take the test ASAP I found that dates...

  12. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can get the number to a hospital's HR department from their website and once you call just ask for a nurse recruiter who deals with GNs or internships. If they don't answer the phone just leave a...

  13. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hope you hear good news soon if you haven't already! I got a phone call from the recruiter at 7pm a few nights ago saying I wasn't chosen for the position so take comfort in knowing they are working...

  14. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    Right after I applied I would call every 2 weeks and if I didn't hear back from them or if I really wanted a specific position I would write the recruiter a nice short email saying who I am and why I...

  15. Need help passing HESI

    meggo replied to yu-li's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First off, please don't ask people for specific questions as that is defiantly cheating and will not help you learn what you need to pass this test and eventually NCLEX. When you read the information...

  16. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah when I moved here in Jan and found out that the internships don't start until summer I called around and asked about other work I could do. The idea of me being a tech with a RN license didn't go...

  17. MI new grad to Texas

    meggo replied to 2sedate's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would recommend taking NCLEX in TX. It will take you much less time assuming you are able to be in TX soon after you graduate. You should apply to internships while you are still in school....

  18. Volunteer work at hospital?

    meggo replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    I did a quick google search and found 14-18 listed depending on the hospital. Many hospitals will have the number listed for volunteer services on their website. You should consider calling the...

  19. Critical Care Trauma Nurse Parkland

    meggo replied to criticalRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    I never heard anything from Parkland but I accepted a position at another hospital. The position I accepted was offered to me 2 weeks after I was told to expect a call so I think waiting is just a...

  20. Would like to shadow a nurse in Dallas/Fort Worth area!

    meggo replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm new to the DFW area so I don't have any specific contact information but when I was in your shoes I called the hospital's HR department. (You can find this contact number on the hospital's...

  21. Nurse resume

    meggo replied to treasureofmine's topic in General Nursing

    You should try googling "nurse resume" or "student nurse resume" under images. You will find lots of examples; the student and new graduate resumes are more likely to answer your

  22. DFW GN/RN June 2011 Internships

    meggo replied to meggo's topic in Texas Nursing

    YAY I got an offer today from HCA!!! I interviewed with them weeks ago and I really thought that I didn't get the position but then out of the blue the recruiter called me today!! I hope you all hear...

  23. Critical Care Trauma Nurse Parkland

    meggo replied to criticalRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats!!!!!

  24. Critical Care Trauma Nurse Parkland

    meggo replied to criticalRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know someone else who got offered an ER residency last week. Have you called the recruiter to ask about your status? I am waiting to hear about the Critical Care Internship - I spoke to the...

  25. Critical Care Trauma Nurse Parkland

    meggo replied to criticalRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm guessing its not a good sign that I still haven't heard from Parkland about the internship... Did you all get