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It seems low, I started working for Parkland in 2014, as a new nurse, and started at $25.98, now 2 years later I'm making $28. I think you should try and have them at least match what you currently make

I will be graduating in december and I will be moving back to the Dallas area, specifically McKinney, and I have read on various boards how difficult it is to find a job in the DFW area and I wanted to know if anyone has any tips on how to improve my chances of getting hired. I was thinking about applying as early as October as a graduate nurse but I have only found two hopitals that are open to hiring graduate nurses so far (texoma medical center, which is way out in Denison, and the childrens medical center in plano). I will have a BSN from Texas Tech and I have a 3.9 GPA so far, will this improve my chances at all?? I'm starting to get a little nervous about being able to find a job so ANY ideas, suggestions, or tips would be amazing!!! Thanks!

BonnieB35 I realize that this is such a late response to your post but from what I have heard Austin's program is much more competitive. I think as long as you have work/volunteer experience, a great GPA, all pre-reqs completed, and a good TEAS score you have a good chance. I'm not sure how many students they accept there but in El Paso there is only 20 of us, I can also tell you that some people that applied at Austin were offered a spot in El Paso, so if you are accepted and willing to move for a year i think it would be a great opportunity! Good luck!

Im not sure how hard it is to get into the EPCC program, I know UTEP is very competitive, but I suggest you try Texas Tech as well, it is also very competitive but you should defiantly consider it. Here is the website.... https://www.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/son/

UCAFblue i have been living in El Paso all my life and I can say that it is one of the safest cities around. None of the violence from Juarez has crossed over, and I can say that the crime rate and violence in juarez has decreased, i still do not consider it safe to go and visit but you truly have nothing to worry about. If you do move out here I would recommend living on the West side which is considered the nicer/richer part of El Paso and also the closest to several hospitals or the East side which is newer and has been growing significantly over the last 5 years or so. What cities have you been applying for jobs so far? I will be graduating in Dec and was planning on moving but I wouldn't want to leave and be unsuccessful at finding a job.

@Rnindmakin Thank you so much for answering my questions!!! I will defiantly start learning that song and listening to the lectures! I have one last question for you, throughout the 11 months did you all have breaks? like spring break, thanksgiving, or any holidays? I'm sure with the limited amount of time to learn stuff they cant give much time off. Thanks again!!!!!! =)

@Rnindmakin .... Congrats on your graduation! you must be super excited! I have so many questions for you but I will try to keep it down to just a few. =) How difficult was it for you to manage your time? Were you able to get scholarships or financial aid? Did you find it difficult having your classes online? Any tips on how to survive the next year? Are all the people you started the program with graduating? I'm very nervous about how fast the program is and how well I will be able to do!

@disperado75 ... Congratulations! I'm finishing my pathophysiology course next week and I completed my cna classes back in september, you might need to talk to Gretchen to see by when you need to have these completed. You do have to El Paso to my understanding since we will have clinicals there

I will look into it! Thanks!!! See you December 19th! =)

@pasodeblas... thanks and congrats to you as well! I didn't have to interview either, I was so happy about that! I just got an email today about immunizations and some general information. Have you completed a first aid course by any chance? I've been looking for one online but I don't want to choose the wrong one

Hmm .. that sounds strange I wasn't aware of them sharing applications. But its a good opportunity if you are willing to move! I got accepted as well but I did apply.

Did anyone else apply to the Spring 2013 program? Has anyone been called for the interview?