tcdtx

tcdtx specializes in LTAC.

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1. Multiple Sclerosis

   tcdtx replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   WOW...I'm so glad I found this thread. I've been an RN for a year and a half. I was diagnosed at 21, after my first semester of nursing school. I stuck with it, having flares at each semester...

2. lazy co-workers

   tcdtx replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   Where was your charge nurse when you were drowning?? I always help out when I'm

3. orientation?

   tcdtx replied to treysdaddy08's topic in General Nursing

   8-12 weeks sounds more like an internship, which is recommended and usually the only way to get into a specialty area. I went right into working on my Bachelor's degree after my Associate's RN, so I...

4. nurses backstab fellow nurses

   tcdtx replied to tokkii girl's topic in Texas Nursing

   NO! It's not like that everywhere you go. I work at a great small hospital, and yes we have our few people that don't get along as well as others, but for the most part we're a strong team. I hired...

5. moving to dallas LPN in RN school

   tcdtx replied to chill1965's topic in Texas Nursing

   I work at an LTAC in Ft Worth. Our typical nurse:patient ratio is 1:5 or 1:6. We also have a Direct Observation Unit (patients with vents, etc) and their ratio is 1:2. I would find out from the...

6. Pyxis in Never wrong?

   tcdtx replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like Mr. Pyxis Man was just trying to freak you out. The silly thing is a computer, and computers mess up all the time. Plus, they're stocked and programmed by humans....and well, nobody's...

7. pay practice

   tcdtx replied to tom t's topic in General Nursing

   I work 36 and get paid for 40. That's only because I'm on the "weekend plan" (Fri-Sun). I cannot use PTO to make the 36 and still get paid for 40, though.

8. Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

   tcdtx replied to jbp0529's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Couldn't have said it better myself. I work LTAC and it can get tough. We all back each other up as well as back up our CNA's. Anyone not being a "team player" doesn't last long . I worked way too...

9. Anyone here drink a can of soda a day?

   tcdtx replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

   I saw that on the news the other night. Notice, they're always discovering things are bad for us? I just roll my eyes and pour another

10. Should I Or Shouldn't I

    tcdtx replied to mayty_20's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it girl!! There are a lot of job opportunities in nursing. There is always room to grow, specialize, etc. I'm an RN in north Texas. I started at $19 right out of school...and recieved a...

11. Nclex

    tcdtx replied to faith123's topic in General Nursing

    I used the Kaplan NCLEX review book. It was about $35 at Barnes and Noble. It had a lot of practice questions, practice tests on CD, rationales, and test-taking tips. Good Luck!!

12. MR/DD Facilities

    tcdtx replied to niceguytx's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow Dusty, thanks....it's nice to get an "insider's opinion" on those things. I would never work for a MHMR, not my thing. I get enough geriatric psych in

13. MR/DD Facilities

    tcdtx replied to niceguytx's topic in Texas Nursing

    Denton State School. We toured the facility when I was in RN school. They had great benefits,

14. The American South? Or, the West?

    tcdtx replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    :yeahthat:I have to agree with ya. There's a little bit of something for everyone in

15. Any Info on Grayson or NCTC?

    tcdtx replied to melimayer's topic in Texas Nursing

    :balloons::balloons::balloons: CONGRATS TO YA!! Feel free to private msg me any questions. I don't mind. Just be ready to put a lot of time into studying.......that's the best advice I can give. No...