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  1. HEP B series shots in Houston?

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi all, Can anyone tell me where I can get HEP B series shots for free or at a reasonable cost? I do not have health insurance, so a private doctor is out of the question. I tried the city clinics,...

  2. Prairie View A&M students

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi all, Is there anyone here starting at Prairie View this Spring or currently attending? I got my acceptance letter about 2 weeks ago....I am so excited...and nervous! Can any PV students give advice...

  3. Agencies in Houston area

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Does anyone know of any reputable agencies in the Houston area? I am looking to do some ICU/PACU agency work.

  4. Anyone travel in San Diego or Southern CA recently???

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I wanted to find out if anyone knew the recent travel pay rates for San Diego? I talked to a recruiter and was told about positions at both UCSD and Sharp that paid $26 base and $30.33 blended....

  5. Nursing student intern in ICU

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Oncology

    hi all, i just started a student nurse position at md anderson cancer center in houston. i wanted to see if anyone had advice on what i can expect and what will make me a productive learner while on...

  6. Different agencies submitting you for the same job

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I am new to traveling. I plan to travel to CA (San Diego) in the next 4-5 weeks. I have been talking to Medstaff and the recruiter had an open position she wanted to submit me for. She told...

  7. Different agencies submitting you for the same job

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in Travel

    All of the above makes sense to me. Thanks guys and gals. I just didn't know if the recruiter was trying to get me not to sign up with another company. Like I said, this is new so I'm learning. I...

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    YoungWiseWoman replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    :rollAT

  9. How do I ask for same rate my friend was quoted?

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi All, I'm new to home health and wanted to know how to handle this. My friend interviewed at a home health agency and was quoted $50 for a skilled nursing visit and $75 for an admission. I went to...

  10. How many got only 75 questions?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BTW, I passed too! I already got my license in the

  11. How many got only 75 questions?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today and burst into tears when it shut-off at 75. I'm SO glad I found another emotional

  12. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman posted a topic in California Nursing

    hello all, so i was in anaheim last week at the nsna convention. a lot of the ca hospitals were represented, and i was able to get my questions answered about new grad. programs. it was an exciting...

  13. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    Grip on life...whatever

  14. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    Like I have been saying all along, everything is about perception. There are many things that go on in life that one can see as a negative. I feel blessed to have gone to PV. I have met some of the...

  15. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    FACTS (not what someone "heard"): People took exams over in my first semester because we had a very different class. Many people were there thinking they were going to skip along, and they failed....

  16. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well it wasn't unnecessarily difficult for me. It's all about perception and my perception is that I worked hard and I was rewarded. Your perception of "the way it is" is different from mine....

  17. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    My suggestion is to get the essential books first. You will know which ones those are because they are the main textbooks for each class. As far as the supplemental books, I would play those by ear....

  18. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's pronounced Keisha. Sorry not from the SIPP! I just noticed your screen name...do we have something in

  19. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not going to say too much because I don't have time right now. However, know this....if I can do it, you can do it. Many people who did not make it, did so because of their own doing. Being...

  20. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm glad you are excited! Remember that same excitement when times get tough. I remember when I got my acceptance letter...I cried. I was so grateful that I was able to start nursing school. Try to...

  21. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    Garage parking is available after 3pm with a permit that costs $40 per semester. If you park in the garage before then you have to pay and its usually $10. Many people park at outlying lots such as,...

  22. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    My advice would be to go up to the school. Personally, I would want to talk to someone in person to get things straight. Also, keep copies of everything you send them...ALL THE TIME. Every paper,...

  23. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    Being a white guy at PV is not that abnormal. A lot of people think that only Black people go to PV, however my class was EXTREMELY diverse. Don't worry, being one of the only guys is great. Our...

  24. PVAMU-Fall 2007

    YoungWiseWoman replied to MJ18181a's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi all, I will be graduating from PVAMU-College of Nursing in 6(six) days, so I thought I would respond to some of the questions and comments. Class size: We started with 81 people....32 people will...

  25. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    YoungWiseWoman replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Wrong again Tim. I live 8 minutes away from the Medical Center and have a nice 1bdrm apartment for $540. I have been living here for 2 1/2 years and my apartment has been perfect for my commute to...