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  1. New grad - should I take this ER job?

    Belle2013 replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    As a new grad myself I would suggest 1) compare orientation programs. Who has a more organized and thorough orientation program? Where are you going to have the resources available to learn the most?...

  2. Houston RN I, Nurse Residency- trouble finding job listing online

    Belle2013 replied to WarEagled's topic in Texas Nursing

    Salary depends. Hermann new grads are about $25/hour base pay with the geographic differential, MD Anderson $27-28, I've heard St Luke's is $29, Ben Taub is $28.00, UTMB $27. Shift differentials range...

  3. Houston RN I, Nurse Residency- trouble finding job listing online

    Belle2013 replied to WarEagled's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most of the residency positions have already been posted and filled for the may grads. October residency and January residency are available at many of the hospitals. If you call nurse recruitment...

  4. Texas Children's Hospital Summer 2013 Applicants

    Belle2013 replied to Rose2013's topic in Texas Nursing

    From former classmates, they are and have been filling positions. I would suggest contacting HR if you haven't heard anything and want an update. Good

  5. Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    Belle2013 replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone! I plan to get me the cardiology stethoscope after my first pay check! I appreciate all the

  6. HELP! I'm interviewing for ED position

    Belle2013 replied to newgradnurse914's topic in Emergency

    Mention teamwork in your answers and be able to give examples of how you utilize teamwork in the workplace (clinicals, past job). Here are a few I was asked: 1) why ER? Why xxx hospital? 2) name a...

  7. Will ER nurses help me answer a few questions, please??

    Belle2013 replied to mcao11's topic in Emergency

    I won't be too much help but I'm a recent new grad in a nurse residency program in a level 1 trauma center. I've just started but the new grads already am scheduled for ACLS (luckily I took it in NS),...

  8. How much orientation time for a new grad?

    Belle2013 replied to photocodo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am just starting in the ER at a level 1 trauma facility. I am in a 1 year residency program and will be precepted for 6

  9. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    Belle2013 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was also a second degree BSN and had worked in my career about 8 years before deciding I needed a change. For me, I think people are pushed to "go to school, get an education!" I know I was. So I...

  10. Certification prior to nursing school? Helps or No?

    Belle2013 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought the CNA course was really easy. I took a 3 week M-F course and it went by super fast. The material is easy especially if you've had A and

  11. what topics to study for pre-req's like A&P, micro and pathophysiology?

    Belle2013 replied to rosy3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely all! Really know how the heart works and the flow of blood. It's important to know the function of every organ because that will help significantly in your med surge classes when you are...

  12. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    Belle2013 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Another police officer's wife here! In my area you petty much work as a nurse, a police officer, or in the chemical plants though! Several of my husbands co-workers are nurses too

  13. Certification prior to nursing school? Helps or No?

    Belle2013 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a CNA for about a year before nursing school. I got a job as a hospital "nurse tech." The experience was priceless. Like the above poster said you learn how to approach patients and you are not...

  14. Hurst review q tests

    Belle2013 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know what is considered to be a "good" score on hurst review q practice tests? My Nclex is rapidly approaching and I have taken a few of the q test but want to see if I'm doing okay ok...

  15. Texas BON and ATT

    Belle2013 replied to gaby3187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got mine a week after

  16. Whats best, nscbn or hurst review??

    Belle2013 replied to marygeller's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is amazing and I don't think you can go wrong with it! Majority of my nursing friends, including myself, have recently taken Nclex after doing hurst and all passed with 75

  17. How long did you study before taking NCLEX?

    Belle2013 replied to Bouncyball's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to disagree with the poster who said there is nothing on the NCLEX you haven't seen or heard of. I had tons of procedures and meds I had never heard of before the NCLEX. I know my pharm...

  18. Failed in Hurst Review

    Belle2013 replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine this May! I think it's a good sign to get 104 on your first q review! Have you finished all the hurst review? I did my first q test as a baseline before I covered any material then my...

  19. How long did you study before taking NCLEX?

    Belle2013 replied to Bouncyball's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to do what is best for you. How do you like to study? Personally, I like to do it in a short amount of time and do the test. I work better that way. I have nine days with practically every...

  20. Taking NCLEX too soon?

    Belle2013 replied to GotDrumer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied hardcore for 9 days for Nclex. I did hurst and PDA book daily. I think you are good as long as you are dedicated to the material in the short amount of time. I wouldn't have done it any...

  21. NCLEX study guides

    Belle2013 replied to amanduh55's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders the entire time through nursing school. I used it more so than my nursing books. It's a great way to cut down all of the BS that is in your nursing books. Then you can quiz yourself on...

  22. 48 hour results

    Belle2013 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will have taken (or begun) my Nclex 48 hours ago tomorrow morning. Does anyone know if the results can be accessed a tad earlier than 48 hours....especially because it is on a Saturday? I did the PV...

  23. 48 hour results

    Belle2013 replied to Belle2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you're golden if you've used hurst! It's what helped me be successful. Make sure you know the info in the boxes that are their strategies. I used those quite a bit on my Nclex! It is...

  24. Hurst review q tests

    Belle2013 replied to Belle2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Points!

  25. 48 hour results

    Belle2013 replied to Belle2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. It's from your appointment