Studentnurse418 replied to beka22's topic in Texas Nursing
Welcome! You're going to love the ER. The internship is very helpful in preparing you to be on your own and the managers really care about your well-being throughout your internship. If you don't feel...
Studentnurse418 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing
There are some fairly new apartments in Belton which is about 10 minutes away from Temple. I would suggest Legacy Landing or Turtle Creek Apartments. I've had friends live in both places and it is...
Studentnurse418 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing
Hello All, I currently work in the ER and was hired Jan 2012. Let me know if you have any questions about the hospital or the ER internship. I know a little bit of information about the ICU...
Studentnurse418 replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing
You have a week long General Nursing Orientation where you will be in a huge group of all the newly hired staff at Scott and White. Regarding relocating....Scott and White gives, I believe, a $2,000...
Studentnurse418 replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing
ICU does round robin interviews and ED is starting the interview process. Currently there are about 30 ICU interns that were hired in January and 10 ED
Studentnurse418 replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing
I'm currently in the ED internship at Scott and White. It's a GREAT hospital to work at, however the med-surg floors are suffering and have high turnover rates because of the high nurse to patient...
Studentnurse418 replied to Goldeeloxx1's topic in Texas Nursing
-Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco hires new grads and there isn't a specific cohort date. The pediatric unit is tied to the NICU so you have opportunities to float. The only problem with...
Studentnurse418 replied to kaytieb's topic in Texas Nursing
Scott and White in Temple is located about 1 hour north of the Austin area and about 45 minutes South of Waco. Austin and Waco both have fun stuff to do. Austin is more exciting than Waco, IMO. If you...
Studentnurse418 replied to Studentnurse418's topic in Emergency
Thanks for all of the responses. I wasn't expecting so many people to respond, haha. I have been working at this trama level 1 facility for a year and half already (as a tech). Not saying that I have...
Studentnurse418 replied to MANLYNURSEMAN's topic in Texas Nursing
I interviewed for a trauma med-surg unit. I attended the open house. You are able to personally put your resume in the hands of each manager, but there are also stacks and stacks of resumes from...
Studentnurse418 replied to Studentnurse418's topic in Emergency
it's a 6 month orientation. I hope that's long enough. I've been weighing out the pros and the cons and I'm still pulling toward the ER. I feel like i'll be able to work anywhere I want after gaining...
Hello all. I'm sort of in a predicament. I am not sure on which position to choose after I graduate next month. I was offered a position in the Emergency Department at a trauma level I hospital, but...