RachH

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1. "Don't get stuck in LTC"

   RachH replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric

   I know how you feel! I'm in NS, and I really want to be a school nurse, but I keep getting responses like "that's too boring for you," or "you can do so much more than that." So, I look into other prospects, to see if I can find another fit, but I'm ...

2. BSN needed to work in Texas?

   RachH replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in Texas

   Depends on where you're talking about. When I lived in Austin, no one cared about RN or BSN. Here in the Houston Med Center, it seems like they only want to hire BSN new grads (I don't know about experienced nurses.) Methodist requires a BSN and MD A...

3. ok, am I boring?

   RachH replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

   Most days, I just want to come home and snuggle with my husband, cats, and a good book, and that's exactly the life my husband loves. But some days I really want to go out and explore our new great neighborhood (there are a TON of amazing restaurants...

4. "Don't get stuck in LTC"

   RachH replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric

   The nurse who taught my CNA class said she would never do anything but LTC. She loved it!

5. Specialty with vacation time

   RachH posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone! So, I have a question about which specialty will allow me to have the most vacation time. I am in my early twenties and I will be graduating next December with my BSN. Here the new grad opportunities seem pretty good, and I was just off...

6. Sex in a LTC...is this ok?

   RachH replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

   I remember that on my CNA exam there was a similar question and the correct intervention for two residents having sex was to "provide privacy."

7. Gardasil

   RachH replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was vaccinated a couple of years ago. No problems!

8. Want to be a nurse, suggestions on how to get started?

   RachH replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in Career Support

   Not quite! There are two paths to becoming a Registered Nurse. At the end of both courses of study you would take the exact same exam to become a nurse: the NCLEX-RN. The choice for most people is based on their financial resources, family situatio...

9. Which path would you choose?

   RachH replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

   As a previous poster stated, most MSN programs (ALL programs in my area) require 1-2 years of experience as an RN before they will consider your application. Here's what I would do in your position: 1. Go to your community college to get your ADN. 2....

10. Want to be a nurse, suggestions on how to get started?

    RachH replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in Career Support

    I also think that it's wonderful that you're thinking about becoming a nurse so early. I'm in nursing school right now, and I wish I had your forethought. :) A medical professions high school is a wonderful choice! There is one here in Houston, and ...

11. HELP! New grad, work nights, pregnant, depressed!!

    RachH replied to Nikki.J's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a HappyLite would help? I'm sorry you're going through such an awful time.

12. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    RachH replied to jones0651's topic in Texas

    I love my iPhone and I feel that it has been the best buy that I've made for nursing school and I very frequently see students with their iPhone or iTouch. My husband is also in school (not nursing school) and he can't be parted with his old candybar...

13. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    RachH replied to jones0651's topic in Texas

    That entirely depends on your clinical instructor. My clinical instructor has her own iPhone and she will send us texts throughout the day and we exchange info with her about cool apps. But, I also know of another clinical instructor who will kick yo...

14. Spring 2011 UT Health Sciences Nursing Hopefuls

    RachH replied to jones0651's topic in Texas

    Hey, I'm a current student about to finish my first semester. On electronics: A ton of people love their Mac laptops. The school will not support them, but I haven't seen anyone who's cared about that. To access UT Link, download Firefox and then th...

15. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    RachH replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a CNA in home health and the hospital. I think you can do it! You seem to understand that you will be at a disadvantage, and you seem to be willing to work through it! Your first few weeks will be AWFUL, but if you stick through it, you ...