ksims2008

ksims2008 has 9 years experience and specializes in ICU, home health, public health.

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1. New Nurse; How do I earn respect from PCA/CNA?

   ksims2008 replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in New Nurse

   It will change when you are actually on your own. Right now, your preceptor has the last word and sometimes it is just a matter of "trust". They don't want to be going back and forth repeating same things to two different nurses. Relax. It will chang...

2. I'm new to agency. Any advice???

   ksims2008 replied to ksims2008's topic in Agency

   Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I've been talking to many pple and they all tell me to go and try it. I agree w/ you. I'll feel better as time goes by and I learn more and most importantly, feel more confident about my own skills. ...

3. CEUs to renew RN license in Texas

   ksims2008 posted a topic in Texas

   This may sound like a stupid question but how do I make sure that the CEUs offered in web sites and magazines are accept by the BON? I need to start working on my CEUs but want to make sure they're valid otherwise... waist of money and time... Thanks...

4. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

   ksims2008 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Safety

   Jesus...I just saw this post and can't help but write...even though we are in february already... makes me cry.... Just hold her. that is why I don't work w/ children... I'd be crying the life out of me... just can't handle it. God bless you for the ...

5. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

   I'm not sure how much they pay for those positions but I think something around 38-40/h. Again, I'm not a 100% sure. They are harder units to work for because the workload of pts is more, much more higher than ICU. I'd say something like 8-10:1 and ...

6. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

   You're certainly welcome! :)

7. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

   I forgot to mention Triumph and Kindred hospital.

8. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

   I could recomend an agency but I'm not sure if we're supposed to mention names here... just in case it's SEV Staffing. They're pretty good, very organized, pay daily (if you want to), and give 1:1 assistance when you go there. The lady who owns it is...

9. I'm new to agency. Any advice???

   ksims2008 replied to ksims2008's topic in Agency

   Yes, I'm a scared but I'll try it and see how it goes. This hospital is a small one with only 8 ICU beds. Another agency nurse who used to work with me in my previous job, has been there and said the acuity is low and I'll be able to handle it ok. Sh...

10. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

    Oh, I see...I agree w/ you. And I also think you won't have trouble doing overtime. ZHospitals are always in need of staff.... Keep eyes and ears tunned to the bonuses that sometimes they offer to get nurses to do OT, especially on nights....

11. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

    Overtime pays better than prn in most cases. Do the math. prn varies from $33 to 35/h - no benefits (no pto) overtime is time and a half... plus benefits

12. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

    I'd say 36 hours per week. (three 12h/shifts).

13. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    ksims2008 replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    With all my respects... but finish nursing school first, get to work in a hospital, and then talk about what you know. I appreciate you point out things that are valuable as having a job/job security. But I betcha your Pollyanna mentality won't last...

14. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas

    Last Iheard it was around $20-23/h both in the suburbs and med center...

15. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    ksims2008 replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are not united. In fact the very opposite is true. I'm not talking about unions. I'm talking about being united and together fight for change, fight for their rights, for justice and recognition in their profession. One supporting and protect...