blueorchid981

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1. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

   blueorchid981 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Congrats! This is a great thread, thank

2. Dallas/Houston

   blueorchid981 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Texas Nursing

   Last year as a new grad, I didn't have any luck getting an interview in Texas. This year, with Some ICU experience but less than a year, I got many phone calls. I applied around December/January. Many...

3. Endorsement

   blueorchid981 replied to cn4333's topic in Texas Nursing

   When do we get the fast pass in the mail? My temp license number is up but status says being

4. Amiodarone drip and IV Metoprolol

   blueorchid981 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Are these safe to give together? If HR has been sustaining in 140s all day, stable BP and doctor orders IV Metoprolol to be given while on the Amiodarone gtt, is it safe or could it send them into...

5. Leaving after 6 months

   blueorchid981 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I sent my resignation letter and all she replied was I am required to give 4 weeks which I unfortunately cannot give. So I probably won't be eligible for re-hire which may not matter. Or they may give...

6. Leaving after 6 months

   blueorchid981 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am a new nurse and have been in my position for 6 months. Though I've worked as a tech there since 2011. It was my first RN job offer and I took it. I had been applying out of state as a new grad...

7. Memorial Hermann

   blueorchid981 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Texas Nursing

   I got the job and will be moving to Houston in a few short weeks! :) I'm thinking Camden Oak Crest or Creekstone apartments. I think both are in good areas and close to the

8. can you apply even if you don't meet the "requirement"

   blueorchid981 replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I got many calls when I applied for positions that required 1 year and recommend 2 years. I only have 6 months RN experience. I got one of the

9. MD Anderson Residency Program Spring 2014

   blueorchid981 replied to grace928's topic in Texas Nursing

   Got an interview with HR a couple weeks ago. They said last day to apply is jan 24. And they won't be making panel interview invites until after feb 10th. Only 4 positions available this

10. Memorial Hermann

    blueorchid981 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Texas Nursing

11. Memorial Hermann

    blueorchid981 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have 9 months of ICU experience. BSN. The recruiter that contacted me offered an interview with the ICU at the memorial city location. They said starting pay is $26 for RN 1, $27 possible with my...

12. Memorial Hermann

    blueorchid981 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am looking to relocate to Texas in a few months, but not very familiar with the Houston area. Looking to get more information about Memorial Hermann (specifically Memorial City) : is it a good place...

13. MD Anderson Cancer Center RN OR Residency Sept. 2013

    blueorchid981 replied to qxvu85's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did anyone get hired for the residency? Do you like the hospital, which shift are you on and starting

14. Getting an ICU position as first job

    blueorchid981 replied to seconddegreebsn1's topic in Critical Care

    That's great! Good

15. New Grads in the ICU - Summer 2013

    blueorchid981 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Critical Care

    Orientation is going well. I was on days for a few weeks then I'm on nights now. I like nights so much better so far. I will be on my own toward the end of this month, coming up fast!! How about...