veggiegarden

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1. Experience in Med/Surg or not?

   veggiegarden replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

   Having gone though a bit of med/surg--which I was not interested in at all, but knew it would be "good for me"--I say go with what interests you. True, I learned a great deal in my short stint in...

2. Is this area right for me?

   veggiegarden replied to juicyfruit06's topic in First Year After Licensure

   CaseManager, thank you for your support and insight. :) It seems you have made quite a career of nursing in your 38 years of service, and that is certainly commendable! I quote the above because I...

3. Is this area right for me?

   veggiegarden replied to juicyfruit06's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've been at my job for a couple of months and I could have written this post, especially the bolded part. I'm really not happy in the area I'm in (med/surg), but in my experience that is where most...

4. Doula services for Fetal Demise, Miscarriage, Stillbirth

   veggiegarden replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As someone who has personally gone through a fetal demise in the hospital, I came to post something similar--but now will just reiterate this point. After the devestation of what happened, I would not...

5. How to ask manager for different preceptor...

   veggiegarden replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

   I would ask what was being said about me as well. It is your right to know. I asked for and ended up getting placed with a new preceptor in orientation, and learned that someone (or more than one)...

6. Just need a hug.. Anyone else??

   veggiegarden replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yep, I hear you. Feeling the same way, too. Many (((((hugs))))) sent out to

7. Circ on a 2yr old?

   veggiegarden replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

   ITA. And as for the OP, I would *not* let my husband influence the 'circing of my son. I think it is a very unnecessary procedure. In this instance, not my body, not my

8. Am I in jeopardy??

   veggiegarden replied to pugg's topic in Texas Nursing

   No, I don't think that is right for you to be responsible for both of those duties. That is crazy. Your instincts and common sense are telling you that this is not right or feel comfortable. I hope...

9. Is nursing school really that hard?

   veggiegarden replied to aggieamy5's topic in Texas Nursing

   I found it challenging physically & emotionally (on my feet for long hours at clinical, sleep deprivation-which can make anyone nuts) and intellectually (in a good way). I'd like to echo the...

10. Austin Area Pay Rates

    veggiegarden replied to gizmo12's topic in Texas Nursing

    The pay in Austin sucks. New grads are starting off at $18 some odd/hr, and I hear experienced nurses don't make too much, either. The only one I know of is through the St. David's S.N.A.P. program,...

11. Questions for TWU-Houston students

    veggiegarden replied to LadyBug1029's topic in Texas Nursing

    1. I was at an apt. which had a shuttle to the med center. Very handy. Many people I knew personally who commuted did ride the bus. 2. They are offered during the day. Patho was indeed offered in the...

12. Accelerated Bsn For 2nd Degree Students

    veggiegarden replied to kkat4049's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep, been there, done that. It was fast, intense, and I thought of quitting many times, but it feels soooo good to be finished! However, if I had the money (e.g., if my partner made good money or I...

13. Houston Hospital CNA jobs: SO HARD TO GET IN

    veggiegarden replied to PeachPie's topic in Texas Nursing

    What horror stories have you heard about Ben Taub? We've (we=nursing students in our clincal) have had clinicals there and generally had a good experience. However, this may be totally different from...

14. Housing during nursing school?

    veggiegarden replied to Krither's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think it depends how much money you would like to spend. Apartment living is much more expensive than just paying for gas, and the Med Center area is pricey. However, if you can get a roommate, that...

15. Austin recruiters not interested?!

    veggiegarden replied to justsomestudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, that is dissapointing, but it doesn't shock me at the moment. I am from Austin and moved to Houston simply to go to nursing school. I'm starting to apply for jobs around the state, and noticed...