mysterious_one ASN, RN

mysterious_one has 7 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg, Tele.

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1. Final term, final term, final term!

   mysterious_one replied to klone's topic in Western Governors

   Right there with you . Starting last semester this January .

2. nurse educator certificate

   mysterious_one replied to mysterious_one's topic in Educators

   Thanks everyone for their replies

3. nurse educator certificate

   mysterious_one posted a topic in Educators

   The University of Texas Medical Branch offers a nurse educator certificate for BSN educated RN's and so does Kaplan. How likely is it to be able to get a job in the nurse education field ( at a Nursing school or in hospital)? I'm not sure that I want...

4. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

   mysterious_one replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

   another big hospital group I forgot to mention is Baylor.

5. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

   mysterious_one replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

   As of April 16th. , I saw three intern positions posted. Click on Methodist Charlton Dallas and nursing in the search options. https://www.healthcaresource.com/methodist/index.cfm?submitbutton=Search&cjobattr1=All&ijobrowstart=1&ideptid=&...

6. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

   mysterious_one replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   In order for me to become a US citizen I would have to give up my German citizen ship. I have a brother living in Germany that is mentally challenged, who is now looked after by my aging parents, there may be a need for me to go back to take care of ...

7. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

   mysterious_one replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am a German native, living in the US since 91. I am not a US citizen, but I have a green card. I have a nursing degree in Germany, but did not work for a long time due to motherhood and frequent traveling. I decided, after being out of the job ...

8. What time are clinicals at ccccd and how do you get assigned to them?

   mysterious_one replied to davidirvan's topic in Texas

   HI, I graduated El Centro's program May 2008. When we finished we were told, that all theory classes would be taught on line in the future, (we still had to come in for class, both theory and skills), but I don't know if that really has started. Clin...

9. Where are there jobs in Texas?

   mysterious_one replied to newgrad82's topic in Texas

   Try Baylor, Methodist or Parkland in Dallas. All have intern position listed. Try using intern, GN or resident nurse in the search function.

10. When to NOT give insulin?

    mysterious_one replied to natrgrrl's topic in Endocrine

    Thanks classicdame, for your reply. I did not give him any coverage, because the patient did refuse, but I was curious. It's also a dilemma, once you go of your shift, you really can't control what the nurses will do in terms of double checking on th...

11. When to NOT give insulin?

    mysterious_one replied to natrgrrl's topic in Endocrine

    I know this is a somewhat older thread, but I have a question pertaining this topic. I am a new RN and I had a patient who was on 70/30 plus sliding scale regular. His BS was between a 100 and 110 all day, so I gave him his 70/30 in the morning but ...

12. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    mysterious_one replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    Hi all, I haven't posted in a while, I am so glad everyone is doing well, I am very proud of you guys, . I can't believe how fast time flies. One thing I am sure of, I am glad I am not in school anymore,lol. Working as an RN is tough, but at least w...

13. Any anyone used Topamax for weight loss?

    mysterious_one replied to ShelleyERgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am amazed a Dr. would prescribe it for weightloss. I am on topomax for migraines and have lost weight on it, but the other side effects are just to serious for me in our profession ( memoryloss, difficulties findings words/speech), that I am trying...

14. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    mysterious_one replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was on 150 mg a day and tapered myself down to 100 mg. The reason: I have problem with the memory and speech (finding words) quiet often. My migraines did get better on the meds, and I wish I could keep taking it, but the side effects are very stro...

15. Frustrated CNA - for (some) nurses

    mysterious_one replied to Flatbelly's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am sorry you getting treated like this at your workplace. You deserve respect, just like anyone else and you may need to talk to this person directly about this situation. If they do not want to treat you with respect, go to your manager. Now t...