2011GradRN

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1. Looking for 1+ Year, Desperately Need Advice!

   2011GradRN replied to 240zRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I'm sorry you're having such a tough time! I'm confused though...do you want ICU? Your certifications show that you are interested in ER. I would apply to as many residency programs as you can find...

2. It's All YOU Baby!

   2011GradRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the TMC and I watch my balloon pumps, if we have trouble...circ support, I start my own ivs, I turn my patients, I change my own central line dressings, draw my abgs, etc...I do everything...

3. Getting started in Critical Care

   2011GradRN replied to jstarr1002's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I just graduated in December and got hired into the CCU before graduation. I absolutely love it there. I know most people who got into the ICU did their final semester rotation or capstone course...

4. Nurse culture in critical care

   2011GradRN replied to ellie193's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I work in the CCU at a large teaching hospital and everyone helps each other out. We work as a team throughout the shift. You will never feel like you are drowning because your coworkers will NOT let...

5. I'd Love to Hear Your Kaplan Experience!!!

   2011GradRN replied to starmickey03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I think the classroom portion was a complete waste of time/money but the Qbank and Q Trainers were awesome. They really prepared me for the NCLEX and that's literally ALL I did to study. I passed with...

6. Dream Job!!

   2011GradRN replied to 2011GradRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thank you! I am in Houston in the TMC. It seems like a pretty good amount of new grads got hired into ICU positions from my nursing

7. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

   2011GradRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

   Cindyrella- do you know if MDA is still having the GN program that starts in February as well? I know originally it was one internship starting in Nov and one starting in Feb for Dec

8. Dream Job!!

   2011GradRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hey everyone! I just found out yesterday that I got the job at the CCU at this amazing hospital in my hometown! I am beyond excited and now just looking forward to finishing school and passing boards...

9. UT Houston or TWU? Pros and Cons

   2011GradRN replied to NursetoB88's topic in Texas Nursing

   I think they are both well respected programs and both are in the TMC. Other than UTHSC going straight through (not having summers off), I think they are pretty equal. I will graduate from UTHSC in...