DixieGrace

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1. Lets help each other out. Who is hiring New grads: RN or LVN

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in Texas Nursing

   MD Anderson in Houston Texas will have a NEw GRad JOB fair on March 4th. Cyfair Med Center and Houston NW hospital will reopen their versant program in March 2014. Keep looking on their website and...

2. Lamar University

   DixieGrace replied to dreamer44's topic in Texas Nursing

   I know a lot of LVNs that did the online program - bridge from LVN to RN. They cannot seem to pass NCLEX Rn because they had a lousy foundation. They have taken it over 3 times and still not passing....

3. How can I get a job in LTC/SNF as a new nurse

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Good News!!!!!!. I went to a job fair yesterday at a hospital. I got offered a job on the spot on the Post-Acute/SNF/Rehab Unit. I am really happy and excited. I cannot wait to begin my nursing...

4. Geriatics is my Passion.. How do I get into this field ?

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thanks. What is the best way to reach the Nursing Mangers? I picked up a senior's guide and literally called all the SNF/ Nursing Homes in the book ( within 25miles proximity of my home) and was...

5. How can I get a job in LTC/SNF as a new nurse

   DixieGrace posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am a new RN grad. I do not have experience as an RN. However, I have experience as a staffing coordinator and billing. I have tried to get into SNF/LTC in my area, but they are not hiring new grad...

6. Geriatics is my Passion.. How do I get into this field ?

   DixieGrace posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Hello DONs/ADONs~. I am a more mature new grad in my 30's and my passion is Geriatrics. I have a BSN and also a BBA. I have worked as a Client Care Coordinator(actually I was the owner of a small non...

7. Lets help each other out. Who is hiring New grads: RN or LVN

   DixieGrace replied to DixieGrace's topic in Texas Nursing

   Thanks. Everyone. Keep in

8. Lets help each other out. Who is hiring New grads: RN or LVN

   DixieGrace posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   Hello Texas Nurses~ Lets help each other out. Do you know an organization that is hiring new grads RN or LVN with little or no experience. The organizations can be a hospital, hospice, home care,...

9. Getting a job as a NEW RN. What worked for you??

   DixieGrace posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hello Nurses~ I am a new grad and just passed my Nclex. I am now actively looking for a job and would like to hear what worked for you. I have been to 2 interviews. The last one seems very promising...

10. No job...giving up

    DixieGrace replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nurse Jackie, have you tried hospice?? Have you tried going to job fairs , or going door to door to SNF. Private duty??. I just graduated and passed my boards and havejust actively began job hunting....

11. Finding an RN position as a new grad

    DixieGrace replied to kroute's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Contact the place you had an offer and tell them that you have

12. New or Improved Activity ideas

    DixieGrace replied to ADC,AP-BC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Monthly wine and cheese/crackers/fruits day. Have an italian setting with music playing in the background. Old country music and movie, again create that old school

13. Passing the NCLEX

    DixieGrace replied to VMadera13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For pharmacology, know how each medication class works that way you will understand the potential side effects. Group them if possible like "lol" are betablockers etc. Use saunders to test your pharm...

14. Passing the NCLEX

    DixieGrace replied to VMadera13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do at least 150 questions per day. Read up on all rationales. Buy the PDA book and do the first 18 chapters know how to prioritize patients. Use saunders for content. For questions, I used saunders...

15. Got the "good" pop-up but suddenly, I don't trust it!

    DixieGrace replied to lifelearningrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had that same fear. I took mine last Thursday. Got the good pop up. I did it over one million times on different computers. My board took forever to update my status. I paid for the quick results...