CrispyRN

CrispyRN specializes in Med-Surg/Pedi/ICU/Tele/Onc.

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1. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

   CrispyRN replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate

   University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX

2. Am I limiting myself with FNP?

   CrispyRN posted a topic in NP

   I'm a hopeful candidate for FNP program in Houston, TX for the fall 2009. A friend and also hopeful stated the other day that she felt that she may be "limited" selecting FNP as her master's choice. To me, FNP is totally me...I'm med/surg/oncology, h...

3. UTMB RN-BSN program

   CrispyRN replied to Nacki's topic in Texas

   I'm in the program now...I have a house, husband, dogs and a full time job and it's still very doable. I'm a bit of a procrastinator and still get it all done. No clinicals. You have to have your chemisty done to get in.

4. Bayshore Medical Center

   CrispyRN replied to drea327's topic in Texas

   Well, would I work there....NO. First its an HCA hospital..for profit, which in my opinion means less care, less supplies,and less staff for the patients. I believe there is a GREAT sign on bonus over 2 years (ER I heard) but no one leaves our hospi...

5. Are there waiting lists in Tx?

   CrispyRN replied to DDVpink89's topic in Texas

   Yes, there are! Don't feel alone.

6. Houston Area Nurses, Please Chime In

   CrispyRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Texas

   There are absolutly tons of nursing jobs in houston. If you move to the Sugarland area there is a methodist hospital there. Check out www.methodisthealth.com. If noticed in the Triump ICUs they use divita dialysis, but I'm not sure that they will hir...

7. What was your job before you became a nurse?

   CrispyRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   Waitress, lvn to RN!

8. 8 hour noc shifts

   CrispyRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric

   I worked 8 hour nights many years ago and NEVER got use to it! However, I was new, young and my lifestyle didn't really match up at that time. Please be careful driving home! I ran my car off the road twice because I was always so tired! Luckily it w...

9. Bad Rep for Med Surg

   CrispyRN replied to kellyskitties's topic in Med-Surg

   I agree with several of the above posts including: the ratios are too high, med-surg IS a specialty in itself! We are also in a crunch with our nurses on med-surg. They want to get that experience and move on. I started off on surgical-pedi went to N...

10. new nurse biggest mistakes

    CrispyRN replied to smtwinfalls's topic in Safety

    I would say to follow your hospital or place of employment policies! They are there for a reason. They will include medication administration, blood administration and the works. Read over them while in orientation and don't forget about them!

11. Memorial Hermann Northeast

    CrispyRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas

    I live in that area but don't work at that hospital. There are a ton of housing option and good schools around there. Try Atascocita. I love it there and it's growing fast!

12. UTMB RN-BSN online??

    CrispyRN replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in Texas

    I'm currently in the program (now they start 2 times a year). Currently I think there are about 20-30 in my orientation but I was very surprised there weren't more! If you can get in online is the way to go...especially at UTMB. It is NOT a difficult...

13. MD Anderson job

    CrispyRN replied to CrispyRN's topic in Texas

    What is the nurse/patient ratio? Do you ever feel understaffed?

14. MD Anderson job

    CrispyRN posted a topic in Texas

    Does anyone work at MD Anderson in Houston? I applied for a per diem job thinking that it would be a good place to regain some perspective of why nursing is important to me. Anyways, what is nurse/patient ratio? Overall what do you like/dislike? Just...

15. Patient is requesting PRN Xanax with PRN Ativan at the same time..Is that allowed?

    CrispyRN replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    You don't want them bothering you do you??? Give it!! Have a restful day!! Ha Ha!!