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  1. Why I Added RN to My Name

    handersRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I just recently graduated from nursing school and passed my NCLEX. I am now a registered nurse. I just accepted my first job as an ICU nurse and I will be starting the residency program this...

  2. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone! I am a new grad RN! I just passed my NCLEX a couple of days ago! First, I want to mention that I worked as an ER nurse extern for the last year of nursing school. I really enjoyed...

  3. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep! I sent one to the recruiter and one to the unit

  4. New Grad in ICU

    handersRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I graduated from nursing school in December and took my NCLEX in February! I just accepted a nurse residency position in the ICU! I start in June. I have 1 year experience working in the ED as...

  5. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on the interview! I only brought like 6 copies of my resume. I didn't bring transcripts or recommendations. I was prepared to hand out at least those copies, however, when I offered them,...

  6. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    The interview went great! I really felt like I clicked well with the staff! I first interviewed with the unit manager and then I had a panel interview. This was all in the same day. It took me about a...

  7. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you! It is in the ICU at Baylor All Saints!

  8. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey everyone! I just got the official job offer!

  9. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! When I had a phone interview with Dennis, it took about 5 minutes. He asked me standard questions about my GPA, if I took the NCLEX, experience, and what units I am interested in. Then he asked me...

  10. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello! When I interviewed, it took about a week for them to get back to me. It might be sooner for

  11. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats!!

  12. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Additional update, I HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN OFFERED THE ICU POSITION! Thank you everyone for your kind words and

  13. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Long, wordy UPDATE: I spoke to the nurse manager of the ED yesterday. She informed me that they only had one spot available for the residency and they already hired someone for that spot. She then...

  14. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey everyone! I really wouldn't worry too much if you haven't heard anything post digital interview. The recruiters have been going to various locations throughout the week, which means they probably...

  15. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I interviewed with the manager that oversees all ICU's. This hospital has CVICU, MSICU, and ICU. They asked which unit I would prefer and I told them the ICU would be my top choice (mostly so I...

  16. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If it comes to it, I will let them know that the other job is starting my at 2x as much as this ED position. My only concern is that with it being a residency program, I really don't think there is...

  17. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think all interviews are going to be different based on the unit/hospital. Be prepared for panel interviewing, print lots of copies of your resume, and practice behavioral and situational questions....

  18. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! I can delay the offer for the first one for about a week. The stipend pay is something that I've noticed only this hospital does for new grads. It is just a lump some that is paid...

  19. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    The positives regarding the ED position is that I would ultimately be in the department that I want. The interviewers were very nice, the department seemed nice, and the drive wasn't too bad (only...

  20. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas Nursing

    For those that attended the expo, what is some info you learned about BSW?? Did you find the expo beneficial? I had my interview Friday, just playing the waiting game now.

  21. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the quick reply! ? Money truly is a big factor. I, too, have those horrid student loans. I have also been feeling a bit overwhelmed with the idea of signing a contract. I really like having...

  22. Spring 2017 TCC Nursing Students

    handersRN replied to meagansensing's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey guys I want to get a FB page

  23. Spring 2017 TCC Nursing Students

    handersRN replied to meagansensing's topic in School, College Programs

    I got an acceptance email!!!!! I'm

  24. Spring 2017 TCC Nursing Students

    handersRN replied to meagansensing's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm not too sure what I would like to do. I think Labor and delivery would be a lot of fun and rewarding, but I'm also interested in working PEDS, I just don't know what I would specialize in. What...

  25. Spring 2017 TCC Nursing Students

    handersRN replied to meagansensing's topic in School, College Programs

    Has anyone called the school today and asked when they are sending emails? I'm thinking about calling them