I have been present during a code when we were slamming a Liter of epi. It was the 1st time I saw this during a code and of course I asked the rationale. The recorder charted on the code sheet the dosage/bolus. Pt was middle age and family was there....
ddoosier replied to danisweetcheeks's topic in Texas
There is a traveler in the MICU that is canceling her contract. It is a very hard place to work. Short staffing is chronic and most importantly, unsafe assignments. Remember that you are the protector of your patients and your license. I will never w...
ddoosier replied to amayzingnurse's topic in Texas
I have an ADN and work at MD Anderson. They have an awesome tuition reimbursement and all RN's must have their BSN by a certain time frame after hiring. Many of my co workers and myself are enrolled in the UT RN-BSN program online and MD pays for tui...
BSN educationally speaking, is more advanced in quantitive thinking (research), management and a Public Health certificate (CA). Bedside, we receive the same training and exposure. I have not experienced any "hierarchy" as far as ADN vs BSN. We are g...
I am moving to Houston in a couple of weeks and will begin work at TMC. I intend to take the Park in Ride. I will be working the 7p-7am shift. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks
Thanks LabCat. I'm looking forward to starting my new position and moving back home close to family. I am very impressed with the CyFair school district and the school my daughter is attending is an exemplary one.
Ten dollars an hour cut in pay, No earthquakes here in Sac, much better enviroment for my daughter in TX and better schools there. I think I am more concerned about my work enviroment.
I have several positive comments to make about being unionized and for myself, it is worth the 40 bucks that I pay each month. But I am not about to cram CNA down into anyones throat. I just simply encourage those who are interested to visit the CNA...
All of us feel that way ever so often. Do I feel bad? Sometimes. But we should take care of ourselves and ours before we can take care of others. Everyone in our profession can relate to "mental health days". Even management.
UC Bargaining Alert # 7, 10-8-08 Sorry, guys for some reason it is not showing the full document. I'll try later. But please visit the website. I feel that the CNA represents us well and we have certainly benefited from their efforts on our behalf.