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  1. For those that have done the NCSBN's review...

    crossfitnurse replied to jayb1zzl3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally after NCLEX... Just purchase he NCSBN for practice questions. Even just the $50 three week one! Then hammer the questions those last few weeks. I think that using Saunders or something to...

  2. Embracing Night Shift

    crossfitnurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Love nights!! they can be crazy but usually pretty low key. Totally agree with your above reasons

  3. Night shift and exercise

    crossfitnurse replied to jar312's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I like working out BEFORE my night shift. It wakes me up and gets me going for the shift. But that's just me

  4. Dallas Area - When do applications open for new grads?

    crossfitnurse replied to boo_ah_peek's topic in Texas Nursing

    Methodist IS a paid internship. They should open late March or

  5. New grad pay in DFW?

    crossfitnurse replied to jennyshambles76's topic in Texas Nursing

    More then likely its if the person signs up for a "bonus shift" then they get an extra $10 an hour on top of the other pay. Usually this is if they need more staffing on certain

  6. Working in Irving , Tx

    crossfitnurse replied to hopeful003's topic in Texas Nursing

    Then you lived in the wrong

  7. Working in Irving , Tx

    crossfitnurse replied to hopeful003's topic in Texas Nursing

    Irving does have a bus system, but I am not super familiar with how it works. Depending on where you live compared to the hospital you do work at, you may or may not need a car. Irving is right in...

  8. Working in Irving , Tx

    crossfitnurse replied to hopeful003's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyway - there are just as many "illegal aliens" in any other city around DFW. Also, it is not "Ghetto." You will find that south irving as well as north irving are very nice places to live. They have...

  9. Working in Irving , Tx

    crossfitnurse replied to hopeful003's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm sorry... I'm from Irving. I find all this to be very

  10. Any CrossFit-ing nursing students out there?

    crossfitnurse posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys! I see alot of you mention CrossFit from time to time in posts related to nursing and just wanted to know who my fellow CrossFitters are! :) if you can and would like to I'd love to know what...

  11. Relocating for work- Fort Worth?

    crossfitnurse replied to VikkiPink's topic in Texas Nursing

    I heard through the grapevine that UT southwestern is looking for BSNs only. So that would weed out the ADNS in the area as far as competition, I do think your LPN experience would help for

  12. Relocating for work- Fort Worth?

    crossfitnurse replied to VikkiPink's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not saying it's not possible! If you have experience it's easier to get into a position here :) Anything is possible, you could always apply and see what

  13. Relocating for work- Fort Worth?

    crossfitnurse replied to VikkiPink's topic in Texas Nursing

    I second that ^ I live in this area at it is VERY competitive for residency/intern programs. There are many many schools around here and unless you already work as a tech or other role in the...

  14. Advice for new grad job offers

    crossfitnurse replied to RNneedingachange's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and I'm in the Dallas area as well

  15. Advice for new grad job offers

    crossfitnurse replied to RNneedingachange's topic in General Nursing

    What facility is the position at? The only experience I had was at the state hospital in the adolescent unit. If I lived closer, I would of applied for that position asap and prayed to get it. I...

  16. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    crossfitnurse replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I've had instructors send and say way worse. Hahahahaha! In nursing school - just do what they say and follow directions exactly (unless a patient is in danger or yourself.)

  17. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    crossfitnurse replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    HOPEFULLY you were one who did follow the rules. When I worked at a very well known electronic/phone company - the expected professional look as well. Of course tattoos and piercings were tolerated,...

  18. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    crossfitnurse replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    What's so bad about this? I don't see anything wrong with this email, I had teachers who were anal about the color SOCKS we had on. All instructors will enforce different unfortunately. Dress code is...

  19. New Graduate Job Baylor Hospital Dallas, TX

    crossfitnurse replied to n1wgmp's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm from this area :) Only a handful of the people from my class have found jobs and 90% of those people were internal hires (including myself!) from the facility (I was a PRN PCT prior to applying)....

  20. New Graduate Job Baylor Hospital Dallas, TX

    crossfitnurse replied to n1wgmp's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't let anyone fool you or anyone ever. I've said this from the start of nursing school - it really IS about who you know as far as jobs go now. Wether you work there already or have a...

  21. Your advice for a new RN Intern

    crossfitnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! For you well seasoned RNs, those who are preceptors, and those who have been through the intern/residency process - what would your advice be for someone who is about to begin their...

  22. Your advice for a new RN Intern

    crossfitnurse replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse the grammar on that I'm on my phone haha! Thank you for the advice though

  23. Your advice for a new RN Intern

    crossfitnurse replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where I am employed they allow us new grads to be oriented to the unit, get the access certifications in a non-overwhelming manner, ours also allows us to have a "support" meeting for all the new...

  24. New Graduate Job Baylor Hospital Dallas, TX

    crossfitnurse replied to n1wgmp's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do you know anyone that works at Baylor? Usually an employee reference will get you "noticed" easier. Maybe it's time to start networking your way

  25. Time for a change

    crossfitnurse replied to msanabria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Or so they have a Better chance at landing a job after they finish school. A lot of people could use that