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  1. Texas Children's New Grad program

    NewGrad2015 replied to xan22's topic in Texas Nursing

    Our summer GN cohort started on July 27th, so I'd say late

  2. Texas Children's New Grad program

    NewGrad2015 replied to xan22's topic in Texas Nursing

    As you'd probably expect, the questions were behavioral based. I thought of about 5-8 good "stories" from nursing school/PCT work experiences and patient/family interactions that could be used in a...

  3. Texas Children's New Grad program

    NewGrad2015 replied to xan22's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am (was) from out of state, so I did not have any clinicals at TCH or anywhere else in the medical center. About 2/3 of my new grad cohort did, the rest of us did not. I would imagine that it helps...

  4. Texas Children's New Grad program

    NewGrad2015 replied to xan22's topic in Texas Nursing

    I really do. It's a very diverse unit and there is always so much to learn. Everyone is incredibly helpful and supportive. I can't believe I've been here for almost a

  5. Texas Children's New Grad program

    NewGrad2015 replied to xan22's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not sure about antepartum, but I do know that some of the antepartum GNs were hoping to transfer to L&D after about a year or so. As for nicu, there were 8 of us in my cohort (summer 2015): 3...

  6. Texas Children's New Grad program

    NewGrad2015 replied to xan22's topic in Texas Nursing

    In my cohort (July 2015) they did not. They did hire into antepartum,

  7. Relocating to Houston area after NCLEX

    NewGrad2015 replied to nursekiki2015's topic in Texas Nursing

    I definitely understand your stress of trying to find that first new grad job in the amazing place that is the Texas Medical Center, especially as an out of state student with ZERO on-site clinicals....

  8. Texas Children's GN Residency 2015

    NewGrad2015 replied to GN2015's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! You

  9. Texas Children's GN Residency 2015

    NewGrad2015 replied to GN2015's topic in General Nursing

    For everyone waiting to hear back from NICU, you may hear something today. I did and...I got the job!

  10. Texas Children's GN Residency 2015

    NewGrad2015 replied to GN2015's topic in General Nursing

    (To GN2015 about the acute care interview): It was not bad. The interviewers were very friendly and fun to talk with. The questions were, as we all expect, behavioral based. Get there early if you are...

  11. Texas Children's GN Residency 2015

    NewGrad2015 replied to GN2015's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up having 3. My CVICU interview was canceled (apparently they selected all their GNs by the end of the Tuesday interviews). Disappointing, yes, but I am still excited and hopeful for any of...

  12. Texas Children's GN Residency 2015

    NewGrad2015 replied to GN2015's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I also interviewed with acute care and nicu today. They're conducting the acute care interviews now through friday. You might call HR and ask the status of your

  13. Texas Children's GN Residency 2015

    NewGrad2015 replied to GN2015's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I got a call yesterday from TCH (nurse recruiter/HR) to set up a time/date for interviews with the nurse managers in the CVICU and PICU. I'm equally excited and nervous! I was told that they will...

  14. My NCLEX Story :)

    NewGrad2015 replied to hgwalter91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  15. Passed NCLEX!! yeah!!!

    NewGrad2015 replied to kogepan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!

  16. NCLEX RN 2014

    NewGrad2015 replied to ytagayuna's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome review - our class is currently trying to decide which study guides to use.

  17. How old is too old?

    NewGrad2015 replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Go for it! The best student in our class is in his early 50s. The combination of maturity, life experiences, and true passion make him an excellent

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NewGrad2015 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In class today a professor reminded us that adequate urinary output is frequently on the NCLEX. Adults = 30-50 mL/hr; peds = 1-2

  19. Should I memorize the conversions for the math portion

    NewGrad2015 replied to Saleh005's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I agree, memorize the basics...but the more complicated things will be given to you. Good

  20. how to study for a cumulative final?

    NewGrad2015 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The one thing that helps me the most is going through my notes IMMEDIATELY after the exam (as soon as I walk out the door) and highlighting the information that was in the test questions. I do this...

  21. What is a PCT allowed to do on a PEDS unit?

    NewGrad2015 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am currently a PCT on the floor I was a nurse extern this summer (Cardiac Step Down Unit, pediatric hospital). Some of my responsibilities include vitals, administer feeds (PO and tube), assist with...

  22. nursing student needs help!!

    NewGrad2015 replied to schreiar's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Many students in my class work at one of three local hospitals. Their general way of "getting in" was to call the HR department and express interest in working (as a nursing student). Everyone seems...

  23. nclex passed

    NewGrad2015 replied to sojiess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Did you have any other background in medicine/nursing/otherwise before nursing

  24. I'M SO *******' HAPPY!!!

    NewGrad2015 replied to ForeverRoosky's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  25. Finished Nursing School totally sane

    NewGrad2015 replied to nursewr's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! How did you like the Kaplan course? My class is considering different review courses, and Kaplan is one of