joshuaha

joshuaha specializes in Peds Rehab, Informatics.

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1. Ritalin at work

   joshuaha replied to Spika RN's topic in General Nursing

   I take Adderall twice a day when I am at work. I don't really care if people are offended by it being in my bag. I am not stupid with, I keep it out of sight and take it when I need it. I have ADD, I take medication to deal with said ADD and my cowo...

2. Want to get started in Informatics

   joshuaha replied to joshuaha's topic in Informatics

   Just an update for guys, I just got hired on as the Informatics Resource Nurse for my facility. While this is a new position and not well defined, at least some of the responsibilities have been outlined. Essentially, I will be serving as the voice o...

3. UTA Academic Partnership with Baylor Hospital System

   joshuaha replied to pinkORT's topic in Texas

   Has anyone gotten accepted into the AP MSN program? I just did, and I am curious about what to expect.....

4. Want to get started in Informatics

   joshuaha posted a topic in Informatics

   So, I really feel that I have developed a clear vision for how I want my nursing career to progress. I am starting graduate school in July (MSN in nursing admin and education) and I know that informatics is where I want to end up. Technology and I ha...

5. How to calculate body burn percentage?

   joshuaha replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

   Google the Parkland-Baxter formula,

6. Restorative Dining

   joshuaha replied to Lindsey McGraw's topic in General Nursing

   I once worked with a little old lady that was known for her inclination to "speak her mind." We were finishing up a meal one day and one of my co-workers began to shuttle the little old lady out of the room. My coworker stated, "Okay time to get to b...

7. Brookhaven/Mountainview

   joshuaha replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

   Good luck!

8. Parkland (Dallas, TX)

   joshuaha replied to shannonFNP's topic in Emergency

   The other level one trauma in DFW is Baylor University Medical Center. I have been with baylor for four years and they are an excellent system to work for!

9. Working/Going to School

   joshuaha replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

   I worked full time all through school. Granted, I had no life to speak of, but hey, I did it!

10. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    joshuaha replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    Yeah! Congrats and welcome to the club! Before you know it you will be almost a year out like me

11. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    joshuaha replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    I had watson for Psych. She is freaking awesome and hilarious! She has clinicals at Richardson Regional and is waaaay easy going. You are lucky ! The others I have never heard of. Of course it has been almost a year since I graduated. Good luck :)

12. Is the pay really that bad??

    joshuaha replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    I make that amount, and I am pretty darn comfortable!

13. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    joshuaha replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    I just want to say good luck to everyone taking the HESI exam! I know you will alll do great. You have worked hard to get to this point!

14. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    joshuaha replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    Yeah congrats! I am so happy for you guys! I so wish I could be there, but I have to work that night Now for you all, the real learning begins :)

15. How far does everyone commute to work?

    joshuaha replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    40 miles round trip for me. I also take the bus a couple of days a week, so that helps.