NurseRebe2015

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  1. Does nursing ever get easier?

    NurseRebe2015 replied to Red_Diamond's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was like you when I first started out as a nurse. I'll tell you orientation is hard, I cried every day after work. Then my first month on my own the nerves would make me feel like puking, after a...

  2. New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    NurseRebe2015 replied to Kebby1016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bring my stethoscope, scissors, hemostat, and a pen. I have a tiny flashlight hanging on my name badge that I bought at the store, it works much better than a pen light. That's it. You can get spare...

  3. New grad RN mayo clinic

    NurseRebe2015 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in my last semester of nursing school in Texas, and have decided to start looking for a position. Texas has so many RN'S it's difficult to get a job if you have no prior experience, so...

  4. New grad RN mayo clinic

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the help! I completely forgot about this post, so I'm just now seeing your response. I ended up getting a job offer in Iowa, thankfully I'll still be near

  5. Help for collin college nursing program

    NurseRebe2015 replied to bhumikamehta's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm currently in the program, my class was the first to go through the new program. I'll tell you it is a work in progress, as they find things that don't work so well they tweak them, so if you do...

  6. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I just finished taking my PSB and I've already submitted my application to Collin College for the Fall of 2013. This is my 3rd time applying and I'm really hoping I get in this time around. If I did...

  7. Collin College ADN Spring 2015

    NurseRebe2015 replied to KristineMB's topic in Texas Nursing

    You're welcome! The skills pack is filled with a lot of stuff, some of which are: syringes, foley cather, IV start kit, IV tubing, trach care kit, bandaids, scissors, and so on. My class has made some...

  8. Collin College ADN Spring 2015

    NurseRebe2015 replied to KristineMB's topic in Texas Nursing

    They typically give you the skills pack first week of school, but you'll pay for it at orientation. Make sure you save everything in the bag, you'll reuse it every semester. Your uniform is the only...

  9. Collin College ADN Spring 2015

    NurseRebe2015 replied to KristineMB's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey guys! I'm currently in the program finishing my 3rd semester. I saw where a couple people were asking about whether or not they needed to turn in their blue cards, the answer is yes. Make sure you...

  10. Changes to Collin College Nursing Requirements???

    NurseRebe2015 replied to kbrewer7's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm currently in the program, my class was the first group to go through under the new grant. Basically, the state of Texas is trying to change all nursing programs to fewer credit hours, instead of...

  11. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought I joined the facebook group but I can't seem to find it and the link in the email is no longer working. Am I the only one having issues with

  12. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I tried to sign up with UHC student insurance through NSNA, but our school isn't participating. I ended up getting Humana's cheapest policy for $96 a month, all of the other insurance companies wanted...

  13. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I received mine today finally! I just tried to sign up for my classes and got errors on two of them, so I sent them an email asking for assistance. As for the dentist his name is Dr Grinsfelder, he's...

  14. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wonder why it's taking so long for them to email us. Do you guys know if we can go ahead and do the background

  15. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I called the nursing dept last Friday, they told me we would get the email this week, but I still haven't received anything either As for your question about the dental work, it does have to be...

  16. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I ordered the unisex top. The next orientation is aug 16th I

  17. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't received an email about the class schedule and FBI background check either. It should be coming any day. As for books, I'm waiting until we get closer to school starting before I get my...

  18. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was beginning to wonder if I had somehow missed it, glad to hear I'm not the only one still waiting. They went over so much information at orientation and I was really sick at the time, so I was...

  19. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think you do need to be CPR certified before may 1st, but I would double check with the nursing department. we will find out about clinicals may

  20. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats! I'm not 100% positive on this, but I believe the classes are in the mornings, I'm not sure if its Mon-Fri though. As for clinicals, I really don't know. It seems like I read somewhere that...

  21. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in! I ended up driving to the school to find out, and I about screamed for joy lol. Can't wait until may 1st! See you guys

  22. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! Still no letter today, I've noticed it usually takes two days for my mail to get forwarded to me, so hopefully tomorrow

  23. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    For you guys that have received your letters, did the letter say when orientation would be? I just don't know how long it will take for my letter to be forwarded to my new address, I just want to make...

  24. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    Mine didn't come today... I sat by the mailbox for like an hour waiting for the mailman, lol. Hopefully tomorrow it will come. Congrats

  25. Collin College Fall 2013 Nursing Applicant's

    NurseRebe2015 replied to NurseRebe2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    Its driving me nuts waiting, and I'll probably get mine after everyone else since I just had an address change. I'm wondering if I ask them to hold mine so I can pick it up if they would do