CarryThatWeight

CarryThatWeight BSN

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  1. Medical City Dallas

    CarryThatWeight replied to jomajoma's topic in Texas Nursing

    I interviewed on one of their oncology units. The people were so nice. However, Medical City just switched over to a PTO only plan with no separate sick leave account. This is my pet peeve. My last...

  2. Possibly relocating from NJ to Texas!

    CarryThatWeight replied to JetBlitz's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, I have a California license, so when I was offered the positions in Dallas, I was told that I could not start until I had at least a temporary Texas license. Once I made my decision and accepted...

  3. Medical City Dallas

    CarryThatWeight replied to jomajoma's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went and visited Medical City last week and boy am I conflicted about it! I got an offer from them, but I ended up taking a position at another hospital. (I have experience, not a new grad.) I'm...

  4. Possibly relocating from NJ to Texas!

    CarryThatWeight replied to JetBlitz's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am currently in California and was just in Dallas last week to interview at two of their hospitals. I got an offer at both places and had to make a decision, which I did. I really enjoyed Dallas...

  5. Leaving After 10 Months

    CarryThatWeight replied to DEgalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do know though that once you leave acute care, it can be really hard to get back in if public health isn't your cup of tea either. Especially if you do not have a BSN (which you probably do if you...

  6. new to oncology

    CarryThatWeight replied to LevitateMe's topic in Oncology

    Yes, they will send you to chemo class and you will receive a book. Thankfully, the test is open book (at least it was for me). It is not too bad. Agree with springybaybee--the more you see the...

  7. Nurses as patients??

    CarryThatWeight replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Students

    When I had surgery the nurse had a very hard time starting my IV (third time was the charm). I let her know I was a nurse, not to be rude but to sympathize because I hate when you can't get the vein!...

  8. any new oncology nurses want to share experiences??

    CarryThatWeight replied to sophie<3's topic in Oncology

    Oncology/BMT is a great place to work! Where are you going to be working at? If you are a new grad, you will likely be in an internship program and they should teach you all that you need to know....

  9. Resume/Cover Letter Critique

    CarryThatWeight replied to TexasCourgette's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know anything about what helpful advisor said, but as an experienced nurse currently looking for a job (and having had several hits from my resume and cover letter my sister helped me with!),...