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  1. LVN Jobs Dallas, TX

    crossfitnurse replied to NurseMesha's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you on twitter? If so "follow" @nursing_job and they constantly post listings all through the day everyday for RN, LVN, CNA, etc. Some are this area and some are others but it will at least give...

  2. First CNA Job Interview Advice, Please!

    crossfitnurse replied to SeattleJess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1) you don't need anything to prep you for clinicals because that is what clinicals are for. To prep you for working! :) 2) if this is what you want - it's TOTALLY do-able to work during nursing...

  3. Want to go back to school for Rn!

    crossfitnurse replied to Determination08's topic in Nursing Career

    You can always do LVN and then get into a bridge program. That may be your best option. There's a way TO RN, not everyone has the quick easy option but there's always a way to get there :) I didn't...

  4. West Coast University in Dallas,Texas

    crossfitnurse replied to ssession79's topic in Texas Nursing

    How you guys pay that much to be an RN is beyond me. I'd rather keep my pay check once I'm done.

  5. Want to go back to school for Rn!

    crossfitnurse replied to Determination08's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it seems redundant... But can you not retake those? Or does your school have some sort of repeat max for classes? Just wondering. It's possible to get higher grades. It is. You just need to...

  6. Want to go back to school for Rn!

    crossfitnurse replied to Determination08's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you not re-take those sciences and do EVERYTHING you can to make at least Bs with some As in the mix? I mean everything. Talk to your instructors, get supplemental books. Study the sh*t out of...

  7. PCT to RN

    crossfitnurse replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awesome. Great to remember

  8. New PCT on Med-Surg Floor, Need Tips!

    crossfitnurse replied to eclectmint's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thank you:) good points to

  9. Pre reqs in texas

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

    I was in this spot when I spoke with an advisor at UTA, except I hadn't taken any A&P and I was missing a lot of courses. She (thankfully) advised me to think about going through community...

  10. Methodist Charlton ER

    crossfitnurse replied to amigoingtomove's topic in Texas Nursing

    Also - I live 20 min down I-20 from it. I rent a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, stand alone house for $800 a month :) if you search, you can find some good

  11. Methodist Charlton ER

    crossfitnurse replied to amigoingtomove's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live close to that hospital, did a clinical there, and have a friend who is a nurse technician there (was previously a CNA). She loves it!!! When I was there for clinical I loved the hospital as...

  12. New PCT on Med-Surg Floor, Need Tips!

    crossfitnurse replied to eclectmint's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I second this! I will be on the cardiac floor and would love any tips:) I have not done my orientation or shadowing just yet - but tips are always

  13. New Requirements for Nursing School

    crossfitnurse replied to DeAnnaDanley's topic in General Students

    Can you use one edition back? Got all my books for no more then $15 each on chegg.com one edition back. Totally worth

  14. Nurses, we need to become healthier

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

    Stress, family life, addiction? You never know the other persons issues until you've walked in their shoes. Don't get me wrong - I'm like you. I workout 5-6 times a week and in good health. But all we...

  15. Got a new PCT gig!

    crossfitnurse replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That was explained to me in my interview and they even asked me how I prioritize my time when it comes to patient care - since I am a nursing student. A friend of mine works for the hospital system I...

  16. Got a new PCT gig!

    crossfitnurse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay this may seem a little odd. I'm currently in nursing school and got a PCT position that I'm super excited about in a great hospital system in my area. Problem: I feel like I know how to be a...

  17. RNs with an associates degree, please help, I know for a fact i will not pass math

    crossfitnurse replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at your end goal. Just do what you need to do. Some of us had to take MANY more courses then just math to apply for nursing school!!!! And look - now one more semester to go :) If the "length"...

  18. Uniform Inspection

    crossfitnurse replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    Regardless of what type of inspection they REALLY do, the LAST thing you wanna do is get "labeled" by your instructor for being out of uniform and not "following directions." I always thought of...

  19. Failure is an Option: A New Grad Story

    crossfitnurse replied to elixRN's topic in General Students

    :madface:does everyone on this forum just get off to proving each other wrong? The POINT of the story was that she overcame something that she obviously got reprimanded from. No wonder people hate...

  20. Got a new PCT gig!

    crossfitnurse replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hope!! My friend said "it's all 1st semester stuff" but after the drill and hell of 3rd semester med surg, 1st semester seems light years ago! Haha :) any tips are welcome for you guys who are well...

  21. Med Surg Hesi

    crossfitnurse posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Any tips on this one? I know I know, review what you've learned and go over what you missed most. But - what helped you more? Going back and re-reading or doing NCLEX questions? There is no possible...

  22. Rejected for Fall 2014 at UTA. What do I do now?

    crossfitnurse replied to TrailBlazinMav's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Apply everywhere you can and take the first one that accepts you. It's hard due to everyone applying! My friend also did the Tarlton route, and she got rejected from

  23. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    crossfitnurse replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Everyone's got an imperfection of some sort. For some it's weight. Nurses aren't expected to be perfect. So let's end this

  24. 80 or above is passing!

    crossfitnurse replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would look at nursing programs pass rates compared to their grade cut offs. THAT would be your proof.

  25. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    crossfitnurse replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think a lot of these responses are simply justifications for insecurities ? just my take. Seems like quite the hot