I couldn't have said this better. It's also similar to the "book smart vs. street smart" debate. It's good to have a good mix of both with any career. Every situation isn't going to be "straight from...
sneed1o1 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
I am definitely a type B personality with some underlying type A (when needed). I've also had some pretty nitpicky preceptors in the past. As a new nurse, or a nurse entering into a new specialty, you...
I agree with you regarding the schooling...the gowning up doesn't bother me though. The great thing about nursing is that there are so many areas to choose from if/when boredom strikes. I knew in my...
Definitely! Have you ever considered becoming a CRNA in the future? The critical care background would open that door for you, too! I also received the official offer letter for the OR internship with...
Got the message! Unfortunately I am not active enough to respond to PMs yet It's great to have options, especially in this competitive market. Let me know what you end up
Hello and welcome! DFW has a ton of apartments. It would just depend on how far you're willing to commute. I currently work at Harris Methodist downtown Ft. Worth and just moved to central Arlington....
Sorry to hear that deza! I know that specialty is competitive! I'm pretty sure Baylor S&W will be conducting tons of interview throughout April at least since internships won't start until June...
That's tough deza Is the psych position affiliated with Baylor? I've always read that Baylor pays less, but offers a great environment and benefits in exchange. I haven't gotten my physical offer...
Well blog buds, I GOT THE JOB! I'll be starting June 13th at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center for the OR internship! The call came 6 days after my face-to-face interview!
Still nothing from ER yet. I made it through the phone screen for OR, now I have a face-to-face interview at the Irving location for OR Friday. From what I was told from the HR recruiter, they are...
I applied to the OR, PACU, and ER internships (from most to least preferred). As far as the facility is concerned, Baylor S&W All Saints in Ft. Worth is my first choice, followed by Irving and...
sneed1o1 replied to SFAgrad2015's topic in Texas Nursing
Hey kplp111! I know this post was about a year ago, but I was just wondering how the internship went! I just applied for the 2016 OR internship, and I am currently waiting on a response. I have about...
Congratulations! Like you, I have also been trolling TONS of forums on perioperative nursing! I have been wanting to get into this field since 2013, but the opportunities in the Dallas/Ft Worth...