rntx

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1. High School Student Thinking Of Volunteering In the ED, Couple Of Q's

   rntx replied to Thejakeman's topic in Emergency

   You are off to a great start! I wish my HS had a program like that. I volunteered while I was in HS and I don't think I will ever forget that experience. I was not in one particular dept, I rotated all over the facility. The volunteer office would p...

2. Worker's Comp Case Management

   rntx replied to DallasRN's topic in Case Management

   Does anyone have any opinions about working for Excel Managed Care???

3. Considering Relocation To Austin

   rntx replied to RNFORLIFE's topic in Texas

   I used to live in Austin. I worked at Brackenridge. Austin is a nice place to live! It's a college town, lots of liberals. There are lots of hospitals hiring. Try St.David's, Seton, (St.David's and Seton have many locations), Brackenridge, CHOA (Chi...

4. First day in ER...

   rntx replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

   Kevin - you are on your way to being a great ER nurse! I didn't go into med surg first, I went into critical care straight out of school. I precept student nurses, new nurses, and paramedic students and I will tell you how many students that just sta...

5. Nursing shoes: Dansko or Doc Martens?

   rntx replied to nursingatlast4me's topic in General Nursing

   I love my Dansko's! :) It took me so long til I finally bought a pair and I will never go back. I used to wear Klogs brand and they made my feet sweat like crazy.

6. Texas RN opportunities for new grads

   rntx replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas

   Have you checked: Baylor Centennial Medical ctr Texas Health Resources Presbytarian system (Presby Plano) Lewisville Medical Center Parkland

7. Anyone ever work for Optum???..

   rntx replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in Triage

   Yes, they are very structured. I have friends that work there in nurseline and other departments. Some like it a lot and others are tolerating it. Even if you don't have the 5 years, I would try anyway. Good luck!

8. Need gift ideas for soon to be mom...

   rntx posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a new friend who will be giving birth by c-sec and is due in about one month. I don't know her all that well so I really don't know where to begin, she is not registered anywhere either. She is married and has a toddler at home. Here are some...

9. Cough, croup, asthma???

   rntx replied to rntx's topic in Pulmonary

   Thanks for the advice!! We went to the pediatrician and he thinks it might be asthma and prescribed Singulair for nighttime. We are to follow up in 1 week. This was sudden onset for sure!! Thanks again. :)

10. Cough, croup, asthma???

    rntx posted a topic in Pulmonary

    I tell you, when it is your own child why does all your knowledge go flying out the window!!! :uhoh21: I am not a pulmonary nurse but I could use any "opinions" if possible. My 4 year old child has had a cough for about a week. No other s/s at all. ...

11. What stethoscope should i get???

    rntx replied to James12345's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Littman Cardiology STC. I have purchased scrubs from Allheart.com and got exactly what I ordered and fast. I purchased my stethoscope from Redding medical and they found the stethoscope I wanted and Fed Ex'd it to me at no charge.

12. Nursing School Application

    rntx replied to mom22boys's topic in Career Support

    I didn't have to write an essay but I did have to take the NET exam. Find out from your school which exam you will have to take and get that study guide. The study guide is worth the money and invest time in it and you should be okay. Some schools ...

13. Central texas college

    rntx replied to RS0302's topic in Texas

    I am a graduate of Central Texas College (CTC). It was an excellent program...great clinical skills and clinical sites. The nursing building where all of your classes will be is not very old. Good facilities. I am glad I went there, served me well ...

14. Any opinions on United Health Group?

    rntx replied to rntx's topic in Case Management

    Sorry, I also am curious about Cigna. I have interviews next week and case management is new to me as well as these companies. Thanks in advance for any opinions or advice.

15. Any opinions on United Health Group?

    rntx posted a topic in Case Management

    Any opinions on United Health Group or their subsidiary depts.? Anyone in any of the Texas offices? Thanks!