Dallas_RN BSN, EMT-P

Dallas_RN has 19 years experience as a BSN, EMT-P and specializes in Trauma Administration/Level I Trauma.

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1. Dallas - relocating

   Dallas_RN replied to Anna Du's topic in Texas

   Welcome, I worked at BUMC for nearly 10 years and can safely say you do not want to be walking to work. It's a very shady area, during my tenure there were several assaults/muggings on staff walking to/from their car. Many female staff members had s...

2. Career Changing

   Dallas_RN replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men

   Houston and Dallas (including nicer suburbs) pay fairly well. New grads start around $25/hr, shift diff adds $3/hr from 3-7pm. Nights typically is $5/hr, and weekend varies by facility but say another $6-9/hr. All of these are stackable, so nights...

3. Career Changing

   Dallas_RN replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men

   What part of of Texas will you be working? Provided it's not in a small town, you should see a nice pay increase.

4. Career Changing

   Dallas_RN replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men

   Go for it, I see many second career RNs in the hospital. You'll have more time (36hr week) and earn more money than you currently make. Also factor in the earning potential with extra shift ability, overtime, shift differential, and critical shift p...

5. MedSurg Trauma RN transition to Emergency Nursing, what do I need to expect and know?

   Dallas_RN replied to zhapper2002's topic in Emergency

   Congrats on the transition!

6. 265 Questions x 2!! Need some encouragement

   Dallas_RN replied to dadrm2001's topic in NCLEX

   I personally know 2 nurses who had to answer all 265 questions and both passed. If by chance you do not, keep your head up. You'll get there.

7. RN shortage

   Dallas_RN replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

   The biggest shortage here is for surgery RN's, most hospitals are offering bonuses. I had one in the mail last week for $15,000 for surgical RN's...if only.

8. New BSN looking for ER/ICU Job

   Dallas_RN replied to kruse's topic in Emergency

   Either residency will provide a great foundation, I'm biased and say to go the ED route but that's me.. It's well worth it and will get the new grad acclimated to critical care nursing and thinking. Flight nursing will require some experience, and s...

9. ED Pay vs Med/Surg Pay

   Dallas_RN replied to trumley's topic in Emergency

   ED and ICU get a "critical care" shift diff, I think it's $3/hr

10. Need some advice about error :(

    Dallas_RN replied to ineedadvice's topic in General Nursing

    Patient is safe, no harm was done...take it as a learning experience and move on.

11. Pay grades for different units??

    Dallas_RN replied to MarySnov's topic in Professionalism

    Several places I have worked paid $2/hr critical care diff for ED/ICU

12. 5 8s or 4 10s???

    Dallas_RN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I have the option of (5) 8's or (4) 10's and have worked 10's for the past 6 years and has served me well. I have the luxury of picking my days and has served me well. I work Mon-Thurs and rather a 3 day weekend every week. Personally I rather have ...

13. Am I cut out to be an ER nurse?

    Dallas_RN replied to Fiveeighteen's topic in Emergency

    Everything you are feeling is completely normal, especially transitioning from the floor to the ED. Prioritizing and gut instinct will be your greatest ally. Over time you will find your groove and things that once frazzled you will be second natur...

14. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

    Dallas_RN replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men

    I was an EMT-P prior to nursing school. You will have an advantage in nursing school just having that previous knowledge base.

15. dating at work?

    Dallas_RN replied to Medsport's topic in Men

    my last GF and current fiance were/are co-workers.