TWU80

TWU80

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  1. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Parkland SICU Residency opened on April 29, 2014!!! Good luck to all! SICU is a great unit and I spent many, happy years

  2. Parkland ER Residency Feb 2015

    TWU80 posted a topic in Emergency

    Parkland ER residency is open. Good luck to

  3. Parkland ER Residency Feb 2015

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    Remember, chaos is what the ED is all about. It is juggling many things at once, with patients of varying acuities. One of my first lessons was to figure who is sick and who is not by just looking...

  4. Parkland ER Residency Feb 2015

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    i know they are interviewing. Our residency is done, the current one is ongoing (they are in phase 1). You guys would start in feb and we are hearing they will be hiring in the

  5. Parkland ER Residency July 2014

    TWU80 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am currently finishing the residency. I am just NOW getting comfortable in being there. It is not for everyone. Multi tasking, juggling 3-6 patients of varying acuity, mental patients,...

  6. Parkland ER Residency July 2014

    TWU80 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    it is not IF, more like WHEN for the february residency We need the staff in the

  7. Parkland ER Residency July 2014

    TWU80 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just heard, we will have 29 starting in the ED. There will be 9 for the ICU's. There will be probably as many for the February class. Most likely there will be spots opening up sometime in november...

  8. Parkland ER Residency July 2014

    TWU80 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    Look for me, will be done in November, asked for

  9. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    No guarantees. We will not know until about 2 weeks from the end of residency. I can tell you that days is absolutely crazy especially from 1400-1900. I am on days because my preceptor is on days...

  10. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 posted a topic in Emergency

    Wanted to let all those interested that the Parkland ED residency (starts October 20, 2014). Check out parkland careers. Good luck to

  11. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    see you when you start clinicals...we will be done and on our own at that

  12. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    whew...if you walk from the new lot to clock, takes about 15 minutes. have about 6-7 weeks class time and for 5 days (wed to tues). you are on 12 hour shifts with your preceptors (have to have a lot...

  13. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    we have 15 left in our residency. We will be in our last week when you guys will be in your first week in the ED. Get your track shoes on. We are averaging around 200 in the ED on days. Taking 4-7...

  14. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    the residency is 4 months. the contract starts on the day after you graduate for 3 years. I have not heard of a Skype/phone interview option. it is the greatest challenge you will ever have. If...

  15. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Texas Nursing

    We have around 9 in the SICU residency right now and haven't lost any of them. Far as I know, they have enjoyed being in the

  16. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Texas Nursing

    Signed within 2-3 weeks of start date- drop dead date is approximately 2 months into residency-no money owed if place not right for you (lost 3 in ED so far)- after grace period, you now owe them 3...

  17. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Texas Nursing

    Residents start at 24.52 an hour. Contract starts at end of the residency for 3 years. No guarantees on shift you get. SICU goes with 3 months nights, 3 months days. The ED has no guarantee on...

  18. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    It is 3 years after the completion of the residency. Parkland is not for everyone. You either love it or hate it, very little in between. Will not lie, it is stressful, fast paced, multitasking on...

  19. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    tough place to work, non stop, multitasking like crazy but need to stay focused. Lost one so far, still 16 of us in the program.. Great place to

  20. Parkland ED Residency October 2014

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Emergency

    look on parkland careers and that's where you will find it, "nurse resident"....SICU is on there

  21. Parkland ER Residency July 2014

    TWU80 replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    aloix14, i always expected to be nights, have no problem with that! have more of a problem getting up early!! definitely not a morning

  22. What brands of scrubs are the most comfortable?

    TWU80 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    bbest9, How do they compare with other scrubs (like grey's, koi, etc) with fit and length (for the top and bottom)? They look good on the site. They have inside drawstrings, are those comfortable?...

  23. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Texas Nursing

    and she said "feel free to contact me

  24. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Texas Nursing

    the reference link came first and the formal offer letter 2 hours after that this morning but from CD's

  25. Parkland SICU Residency

    TWU80 replied to TWU80's topic in Texas Nursing

    hey wanger2525, just received the "formal" offer letter! also received the link to provide them 5 references so be looking for