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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...

  16. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    veggiegarden replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Students that whisper loudly or actively talk during lecture. SO. ANNOYING. Cell phones going off in class, usually the same people over and over again. Working with disgruntled nurses during...

  17. scores on cds for those who passed nclex

    veggiegarden replied to kimhaw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bump. I'd like to hear more people's responses. I'm getting low 70s on NCLEX reviews, but did wonderful on our first

  18. Relocating to Houston, TX area... any ideas?

    veggiegarden replied to astnm's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've heard new grad pay is generally in the $21-23/hr range in the Medical Center (central Houston), which is a bit higher than what I've seen for other places in

  19. anyone go to UT-H or TWU-H?

    veggiegarden replied to futurenurse85's topic in Texas Nursing

    You seem to have made your decision, but here's a bit more to chew on if others are lurking and weighing in on this decision. I go to TWU-Houston, and it has been fine. I've heard that UT has a...

  20. Bad Clinical Rotation

    veggiegarden replied to fotografe's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry :icon_hug: That is

  21. Anyone at ACC or UT AE MSN?

    veggiegarden replied to judyk2's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck! Yes, NP and CNS are both APN, but I *think* CNS is more of an "educator"....at least that is the distinction that my friend gives. I'm not sure, but I found a good link that explains some...

  22. Psych Nursing - Houston

    veggiegarden replied to EricJRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    What about The Menninger Clinic or

  23. Anyone at ACC or UT AE MSN?

    veggiegarden replied to judyk2's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know about the validity of the perfect GPA deal. The are both good schools, but I've heard that ACC especially has an excellent program. It has been said that hospitals have sometimes...

  24. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    veggiegarden replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Enjoyment of the healing arts + job

  25. Lympohcytes

    veggiegarden replied to sandslady02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ooo, we just discussed this in post conference last week! If there isn't another obvious cause like immunodeficiency, one explaination that it could be low is that WBC diff. counts are often expressed...