blueindigo79

blueindigo79

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  1. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) MSN

    they do require a clinical capstone
  2. Cigarette Smoke in the Home

    Hi, One thing that might help ( i use with pollen, allergy season) is a nasal rinse, like a neti pot/Neilmed sinus rinse. It flushes out your passages. good luck!
  3. How to become a clinical nurse researcher

    i had no research experience and just kept applying until I was offered a job. I agree that most jobs say that experience is required but don't let that keep you from applying. are you near a major cancer center? (memorial sloan kettering, MD anderso...
  4. School RN in high school

    Thanks for the feedback! Yes, I assume no potty accidents :)
  5. How to become a clinical nurse researcher

    i would say just apply and write a really good cover letter.... ya never know!
  6. Is school nursing stressful?

    Thank you for sharing! Seems like a different kind of stress... good food for thought :)
  7. Is school nursing stressful?

    I am thinking about school nursing and was wondering if you would consider it 'stressful' on a daily basis ( besides medical emergencies)? I have 12 years varied experience and the last two jobs have been very stressful ( doctors rushing to get pt to...
  8. I am thinking about school nursing but had a question about finding a job after school nursing. Do you have any problems changing specialties after? If I work as a school nurse for a while then decide to go back to beside, will I have a hard time get...
  9. Aspen University MSN

    any updates on Aspen University? Looking into the MSN education track....
  10. Online versus state school?

    Hello, I am looking into getting my MSN in education and my manager recommended Aspen University. My concern is getting a job afterward and having a hard time since my degree is online from Aspen. Is this a concern? Or is it worth it to pay more and ...
  11. RN pay for Houston hospitals

    Hi, So TMC has many hospitals including Memorial Hermann, Houston Methodist, CHI St. Luke's, MD Anderson, Texas Children's, VA, Ben Taub, and Women's hospital of texas. Most of those hospitals have satellite sites in the surrounding suburbs. Most hav...
  12. houston hospital rn benefits question

    I know for sure Memorial Hermann and Houston Methodist require a monthly contribution to medical / dental insurance. Maybe MD anderson or the public Harris county system pays 100%, not sure
  13. Help getting into research nursing...

    I will look into research positions in the next few months. Thank you for responding!
  14. Help getting into research nursing...

    I am a RN (BSN) with 11 years of experience in med/surg and most recently ambulatory surgery. I am looking for a specialty change and have always been interested in research/clinical trials. In the past, whenever I saw RN research positions they alwa...
  15. Multiple Offers in Houston/ Relocating

    Yes, you will not make as much as you did in NYC. I took a $5/hr pay cut (worked in NYC) but remember there is no state or city tax in Houston so that softens the blow. How long have you been a nurse?