JRich

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  1. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    JRich replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved from Minnesota to Texas a little over a year ago. I HATE it here. I find the people to be rude. Southern hospitality is a lie. I LOVE my job, but I am planning on leaving this state next year....

  2. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    JRich replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Ohhh man, I was really hoping I wouldn't have to deal with 2 group project classes again. They don't teach you a thing besides you cannot trust other people. Stats sucks, and the teacher doesn't...

  3. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    JRich replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I just finished my 4th class with GCU. My statistics class just started today. Eeek!!!! So far in every class I have gotten an A without putting too much effort in. The group assignments are...

  4. Grand Canyon University Stats Class

    JRich replied to pandorasbox's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am starting this class on Monday. How was it for you? I am pretty nervous for it. Are you liking this school? I am finding all the group work to be annoying. I always get put with people that don't...

  5. Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam

    JRich posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a new grad from Minnesota. I obtained my license in North Dakota. Applying for Endorsement to Texas means you have to take this test and pass it in order to get a permanent license. I read so...

  6. Cost of Living on a Nurse Salary

    JRich posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am planning on moving to California next year and I was wondering if it is doable to live in California on a RN's salary. I will have my BSN and 2+ years experience as a RN. I was hoping for the LA...

  7. Cost of Living on a Nurse Salary

    JRich replied to JRich's topic in California Nursing

    Oh that is perfect!! I am already paying over $1,200 in rent here in Houston, TX (I hate Texas) I am not into all those fancy high priced things. I have a new car I just bought a year ago. No need for...

  8. How is the Job Market in the Houston area for New Grads?

    JRich replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was a new grad May 2012 with my ADN, and I moved to Texas June 26th and was offered a hospital job on June 27th 20 miles south of Houston. I didn't get a call back from any recruiters until I had a...

  9. NICU RN's

    JRich replied to MegginJ's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work in the NICU in Houston. My hospital does hire new grads into the NICU. They just started a new system about hiring New RN's. For 3 months you are paid once a month and it is a flat rate of $2K,...

  10. Do I need a Texas License before they'll even consider me?

    JRich replied to greyL's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was hired in Texas before I had a Texas nursing license. I had a North Dakota license, which is part of the compact states. Texas didn't call me until I had a Texas address on my resume

  11. New grad who wanted ICU, got med surg, advice?

    JRich replied to meagenreason's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go the med surg route all the way. I hated med/surg and didn't even apply to anything like that. I ended up getting a job in a chest pain unit, which really gives a person no experience. After 7...

  12. Is anyone out there having such a hard time with WGU?

    JRich replied to E2NURSE's topic in Western Governors University

    I looked into WGU but I didn't fully understand the way they do their classes so I chose GCU. GCU has a ton of papers all the time. I am just finishing my first class (which was really easy), but it...

  13. Statistics class.

    JRich posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I started a RN to BSN program and I am curious about statistics. I have no clue what statistics even consists of. Does anyone have any previews or anything to help give me a heads up as to what I will...

  14. Statistics class.

    JRich replied to JRich's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    thank you so much for that info! You were very helpful, and I appreciate you taking the time to inform me about it

  15. Helpful tips for relocating as a nurse

    JRich replied to KenzieRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am hoping to move to California next year once I obtain my BSN. After my ADN I moved from North Dakota to Texas. I didn't receive any calls about my resume until I placed a Texas address on my...

  16. RN to BSN questions

    JRich replied to mgalano's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am starting Grand Canyon University on Monday. I looked into a school here in Texas where i live now, but they wouldn't accept 99% of my classes from an accredited school in Minnesota. I would have...

  17. New Grad= No jobs?

    JRich replied to courtney,rn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an ADN and I put out hundreds of applications. I moved across the country to Texas. I was told the job opportunity sucked in Texas, but I just wanted to see another part of the country (I am NOT...

  18. RN to BSN schools

    JRich posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi everyone! I am looking at going back to school to get my BSN. I am currently an ADN and want to find a school that is not ridiculously spendy and where I can do it at decently paced. What places...

  19. Your take on the hurst review!

    JRich replied to nursearike's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the hurst review before my NCLEX and I thought it was AMAZING!!! I went on to pass my NCLEX in 75 questions. I think it is a great

  20. ADN's

    JRich posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am currently living in Texas (I hate it here), and have always wanted to move to California. I got my ADN in Minnesota, took my NCLEX in North Dakota, and then moved to Texas. I have...

  21. Bayshore medical center

    JRich replied to JRich's topic in Texas Nursing

    Alright. Good to know. I will avoid that hospital. That is sometimes what happens at my hospital too. I had a Dr. once tell me not to call him with positive troponin results. He was the Cardiologist...

  22. NCLEX Getting Tougher

    JRich replied to Medic2BSN13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX gets harder every 3 years. I am so happy to be done with that test

  23. Help i need with job in houston

    JRich replied to nashcookie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Clear lake regional medical center hires a lot of new

  24. New Grad Moving to Houston, Job Until I get Licensed?

    JRich replied to arc0610's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas board of nursing is the website. I would suggest not getting a pca job first if it is at a hospital you want ot work at. A lot of the hospitals require you to be there for 6 months before you...

  25. New Grad Moving to Houston, Job Until I get Licensed?

    JRich replied to arc0610's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did something like this last June. I graduated from Minnesota, took my boards in North Dakota, and then moved to Houston and started working. I was able to start working as a RN here while I was...