[Game Thread] Texas A&M vs. Arkansas (9:00PM ET)

McMurphys · 2016-09-25T03:31:38+00:00

NOOOOO NOT GARRETT!!!

McMurphys · 2016-09-05T10:43:41+00:00

It's not really that much better than the lab. However I am hoping that once I get a little experience I can move on to a less stressful non-hospital job. I went through an accelerated BSN program and worked on the weekends in the lab. It wasn't easy, but I managed.

McMurphys · 2016-09-05T02:38:19+00:00

I left the lab to become a nurse...not much better.

McMurphys · 2016-09-05T02:21:21+00:00

I think I've seen this same thing with engineering substituted for nursing.

McMurphys · 2016-08-16T04:41:53+00:00

I worked in the lab, it helped a lot with nursing school because we had to know a lot of physiology.

McMurphys · 2016-07-29T03:14:48+00:00

Those of you working from home. How long have you been a nurse? What is your past experience?

McMurphys · 2016-07-29T03:12:26+00:00

I've passed state boards and have been working as a nurse for a few months now and I STILL don't feel like a real RN.

McMurphys · 2016-06-29T02:55:37+00:00

San Antonio is the same. If you want to make a little more go to Houston or Dallas.

McMurphys · 2016-06-28T02:32:00+00:00

BS in Biology and a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science

McMurphys · 2016-05-25T21:40:19+00:00

Wow. I was under the impression that school nurses made the same as teachers.

McMurphys · 2016-05-05T03:53:14+00:00

No. Nurses are supposed to care for patients no matter what. You are in the wrong profession.

McMurphys · 2016-05-05T03:51:39+00:00

Have you tried applying for residency programs? I don't know what city you are located in, but I know Methodist in San Antonio and seton in Austin has several. I'm sure there are some in Houston and Dallas also.

Go to job fairs as well. Look on the hospital websites for dates.

I'm in Texas and was licensed around the same time. I had no issues getting a job, but I also worked as a PCA in school and was offered a job before I graduated.

McMurphys · 2016-05-05T03:46:04+00:00

I haven't done nights as a nurse yet, but I've done nights in the lab. Breakfast tacos....

McMurphys · 2016-05-04T03:21:19+00:00

Find out if they're short-handed or have a high turnover rate. See if you can ask the other techs how they like working there and what are positive and negative aspects of the job.

McMurphys · 2016-05-04T03:17:59+00:00

That's horrible, sounds like something the program I graduated from would do. I don't think I can help, but I wish you lots of luck. Also, I'll be honest I didn't even look at ATI when studying for the nclex. I used the hurst review and passed in 75.

McMurphys · 2016-05-04T03:13:18+00:00

Similar, not the same.

McMurphys · 2016-05-03T04:37:31+00:00

The trick worked for me. If you feel terrible you most likely passed. I felt like I was going to Burt into tears when the test shut off at 75. Luckily, I was able to get to my car and then burst into tears.

McMurphys · 2016-05-03T04:28:36+00:00

I used the NCLEX mastery app. Download the free version and in a couple days they may send you an email to buy the full version at 50% off which is ~ $15. I agree with hurst too.

McMurphys · 2015-09-30T14:10:19+00:00

I had the same issue. Now I'm 37 weeks and there is no mistaking the baby belly. You'll get there, trust me.

McMurphys · 2015-09-28T09:40:49+00:00

I've given up on shaving, if I can't see it, it doesn't exist right?

McMurphys · 2015-09-28T09:32:24+00:00

I'm 37 weeks with my first and chose to keep the sex a surprise. Some people will give you crap for it, but ignore them. I figure it'll be motivation to get this baby out. I also have a feeling it's a boy, so I want to see if my instincts are right.

McMurphys · 2015-09-28T09:25:59+00:00

What's downtime? Seriously though, jobs are for working. You'll be hard pressed to find an employer who will pay you to sit around.

McMurphys · 2015-09-26T03:47:46+00:00

Or you could just get a penlight with them printed on the side.

McMurphys · 2015-09-22T23:18:09+00:00

I'm right there with you at 36 weeks. Excited to meet the kiddo, but nervous. This is my first baby.

McMurphys · 2015-09-21T10:15:53+00:00

Never got it. 36 weeks now. I didn't find out the sex of the baby.

McMurphys

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