Kitsha88

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1. TWO JOB OFFERS in San Antonio: Methodist or Southwest

   Kitsha88 replied to SA Girl's topic in Job Hunt

   So I'm kinda late to this topic, but was wondering what decision you ended up making SA Girl? I actually worked at Southwest General for awhile but not on the Med/Surg floor. Hope things are going well

2. What do you like most?

   Kitsha88 replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

   The pay for sure is a definite perk, also more quiet and slightly less hectic. Being able to focus on pts without EVERYONE coming to disrupt you (doctors, nurse managers, visitors, dietary, PT, OT, administration, radiology, case management, represen...

3. New Grad Pay in San Antonio

   Kitsha88 replied to Shane505's topic in Texas

   I worked at Southwest General as a new grad; when I was working per diem (without benefits) my rate was $25 without any shift differential. When I became full time by hourly rate went down to $21 due to the addition of benefits. That seems to be clos...

4. Seton Healthcare Residency Austin 2013

   Kitsha88 replied to db2xs's topic in Texas

   I applied to the Seton Residency, but it was in 2011; ended up getting a couple interviews but I didn't land a position (seems to be a good amount of competition), although I know several girls from my school that did. My advice would be to apply ear...

5. on forgetting...

   Kitsha88 replied to LookForward's topic in New Nurse

   It happens... No one can remember every little regulation/policy/process of a facility. I kept a tiny notebook (small enough to fit in pocket) with me to work everyday and try to put as many notes in it as possible to help me remember (and refer to) ...

6. ACLS

   Kitsha88 replied to docbacon's topic in General Nursing

   I took ACLS as a new grad, because I figured it might make me more attractive as a job applicant. Many employers will train you in ACLS upon hiring (then you don't have to pay for it out of pocket). However, if you would like to take the class now tr...

7. What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

   Kitsha88 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Relations

   Pt visitors and family members who seem to think that their needs and desires are just as important as those of my other pts. As if their friend or family member being admitted automatically makes them an add-on to the pt and entitles them to extra p...

8. New Grad RN's in San Antonio

   Kitsha88 replied to KiaP38 RN's topic in Texas

   Thank you snrsxvx, I actually ended up accepting a position with them, but ended up with a full time position instead of being in the new grad float pool (which is hopefully better). I hope things turn out okay but I'll be observant. mwirawanRN: I th...

9. New Grad RN's in San Antonio

   Kitsha88 replied to KiaP38 RN's topic in Texas

   I will be interviewing with them for a new grad position. If someone who has started working at this facility (as a new grad or RN) can post about how it is going thus far that would be great. I'm interested in this hospital, but there isn't a lot of...