texasrn4ever

what are you needing help with a certain disease? the best thing i ever did in school was learning how to do a concept map. it made every disease easy to follow and i made notcards with them. this way i had the disease in front of me and everything i needed to do for it.

I am graduating Saturday and I want to sign up for a live review. I actually won the Kaplan review for free at school, but heard Hurst was better? Any advice would be handy. I'd rather spend the money and get the best review than risk it. Thanks!

Does anyone know when the Texas Health Resources nurse internship is? The website states winter and summer but doesn't specify when the applications are accepted. Thank you!

Does anyone know when Texas Health Resources takes their applications for the nursinginternships? The website says winter and summer but doesn't state when the application period is? Thank you!

Thank you....here is my revision...let me know what you think While exploring job opportunities on the xyz website I found your nurse internship position. Mydesire is to pursue a long time career in the NICU with an exemplary hospital like yours. I want to be a part of theteam that gives these little ones a fighting chance to live a full healthylife. With a recent 6 week practicum in the Intensive Care Unit Unit I demonstrated proficient skill sin critical care, participated in emergency codes, and exhibited the ability to safely critically think in a fast paced environment. I obtained a great deal of nursing experience empowering me to begin my career as a critical care nurse. On my own I have obtained a certification in PALS and Pediatric Rhythms through the American Heart Association. Prior to my graduation in December, I applied to the BSN program at Texas Tech University, and was accepted to begin in January. I offer a superior work ethic, willingness to learn, and outstanding communication skills which include being bilingual in Spanish. My long term goal is to continue my education, obtain my Master’s in Nursing, and eventually move into a leadership role. I believe I would be an asset on the NICU team and am fully available to work day or night shift. I am ready for the challenge and want to thank you for your consideration.

to Mclennan I will cut it way down and only leave more on the Practicum. I was told that a lot of schools don't offer it and if they do some are limited to what is allowed in practice. I felt like that truly shows what I did and was exposed to in it. I am just so frustrated with putting applications and can't seem to get any responses. thanks. if you don't mind will you also look at my cover letter i posted it on a seperate topic.

Thanks again. I am making the changes. Should I at least leave the practicum? I read that alot of schools do not incorporate that into their program and I was truly working by myself? Also if I put bilingual do I also say somehting about being able to read and write Spanish. Sorry for all the extra questions just wanting to make my resume stand out. I appreciate you helping me

Thank you for your reply. Ok so I should take off all of the clinical experience and only list the GI Lab employment? That is going to make my resume less than half a page? Will that not look bad? Ugh..I am so frustrated here!

Name Address City, State, Zip Email November 26, 2012 Name, Nurse Recruiter XYZ hospital address City, state, zip Dear Name: During the past two years I have obtained a great deal of clinical experience in my various rotations empowering me to begin my practicum in the ICU. In the Intensive CareUnit I demonstrated proficient skills in critical care, participated in emergency codes, and exhibited the ability to safely think critically in a fast paced environment. I offer a superior work ethic, willingness to learn, and outstanding communication skills which include being bilingual. As my resume indicates, I have pursued excellence in both my academics and clinical rotations. While If lourished in all of my clinical rotations, the NICU interests me the most. I believe that Hospital Name, with your highly regarded new graduate residency program,would be an excellent place for me to develop as a registered nurse and grow as a professional in the long term. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Name, GN

I am struggling with my resume. I have re-written it several times. Everytime I get on here and read other people's suggestions I feel like mine is wrong. I have sent out around 20 resumes and nothing. I also have been a patient care tech in GI Lab but didn't want to include that since I am not interested in that field? I am trying to be patient and not feel anxious. I also need help with a cover letter. Thank you so much! name, GN address *phone number * email ► Achieved Nursing Degree withGPA 3.5 ► BLS and PALS, Pediatric RhythmCertified ►Proficient in Spanish read and write ►BSN graduation August 2013 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Fall 2012: Intensive Care Unit- Practicum: XYZHospital Provided nursing care for critically ill patients in a 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratio. * Fresh CABG patients with strictVS every 15 min, admin sedation drip meds while on vent, chest tube monitoring, lab draws through central lines, swan ganz and wedge monitoring, communicationwith families regarding loved ones, flow sheet and EPIC system charting * Trauma patients with trachventilation, titrating meds, TPN admin,provided in line deep suction, monitoring multiple IV drips, blood admin, NGmaintenance, telemetry, participated in codes and provided CPR during code Spring 2012: Cardiac Unit: XYZ Hospital Provided nursing care for cardiacpatients in a 1:3 patient ratio. * Cared for cardiac patients comingfrom cath lab with fresh stints, andalso CABG patients from ICU, telemetry monitor, central line medication admin,wound care, central line dressing change, strict I/O monitor, pt education, patient discharge planning,prioritization/delegation, EPIC system charting Fall 2011: Orthopedic Unit: XYZ Hospital Provided nursing care for post-surgicalorthopedic patients in a 1:2 patient ratio. * This unit had both post oporthopedic patients and post op general surgery requiring immediate assessments and planning of care, many IV push meds,strict pain management, hanging fluids, wound vac care, pulse oximetry monitoring,communicating with family on patient progress Spring 2011: SkilledNursing Facility: XYZ Hospital Provided nursing care for strokepatients/long term hospital patients in a 1:2 patient ratio. * Longterm care unit with average patient stay of 2 weeks to 30 days, Head to toe and PERRLA assessment , vital signs every 4 hrs, PO med admin, assisted patients with ADL's, computer charting using WOW system EDUCATION Texas Tech Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas Bachelor of Science, Nursing Graduation Date of August 2013 McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas Associates Degree, Nursing Graduated with Honors, December 2012, GPA 3.5 Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas Pre-requisites in Nursing Dean's List, GPA 4.0 AFFILIATIONS National Students NursesAssociation 2011-present American Nurses Association2012-present National Association of NeonatalNurses 2012-present Hispanic Student Association2011-present

I agree with airway first! We have been taught that since day one. If you aren't breathing nothing else matters! I would've said SOB first, chest pain, pain med, person at nurses station Everyone is nervous in interview so I bet you did great keep a positive outlook!! Good Luck!