TXERRN

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1. Where do all of you go to find the best NP jobs

   TXERRN replied to amyssearches's topic in NP

   Most jobs I hear about come from other NP's who know of docs looking for an NP. Another great place is your local NP association. Go to their meetings or dinners and ask around. I heard of three jobs at the last one I was at (in Texas). Good luck. ...

2. Limits of training - hospital rounds?

   TXERRN replied to TXERRN's topic in NP

   Thanks. That is what my gut (and my professors) have told me. I'll be looking for another job for the sake of keeping my license.

3. Limits of training - hospital rounds?

   TXERRN posted a topic in NP

   Trained as an adult np, I did not receive any hospitilized patient care training. I only received primary care training -- in didactic and clinical preparation. The MD I'm working for now wants me to do rounds and take call for hospitilized patients ...

4. Kaplan College LNC program

   TXERRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone done the Kaplan College (mail) program for Legal Nurse Consulting? If so, how was it? I'm considering it. I got the brochure, but I'd like to hear from someone honestly how it is. Is anyone out there a LNC? Would you recommend it? How mu...

5. Good hours and good pay anyone?

   TXERRN replied to DrParis's topic in General Nursing

   Agencies here in Houston for specialties will pay anywhere from $34-38/hr, yes. But you aren't guaranteed hours. "Mandatory overtime" is illegal in some states. Also, it is not a spoken requirement in most hospitals. But if you want your vacation tim...

6. ANA & specialty nurse organizations

   TXERRN replied to Tim-GNP's topic in General Nursing

   I joined the ENA but not the ANA due to the cost. It just costs too much. I wanted to get the magazine (The Emergency Nursing Journal) and help support ENA research. ANA is not necessarily pro-choice, but pro-patient and supportive of what is current...

7. ANA & specialty nurse organizations

   TXERRN replied to Tim-GNP's topic in General Nursing

   The following link: http://www.nursingworld.org/readroom/position/social/screpr.htm explains the ANA's position on abortion, quite well in fact. I don't think avoiding the ANA for that reason is worth it considering what they are trying to do for th...

8. RN starting salary

   TXERRN replied to Lina's topic in General Nursing

   When I started 3 years ago in an internship program I started at $14-15/hr. In 2 years up to $16/hr. Now I make PRN rate over $24-26/hr full time. It all depends on where you live. Texas pays well, from what I understand. My mom has been a CCU nurse ...

9. Accu Check Contraversy. Alcohol Vs. Water.

   TXERRN replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

   Any time you leave the finger wet, with water or alcohol, it will change the results. The American Diabetes Foundation says you can clean the finger with alcohol swabs or soap and water with good friction cleaning methods.So just make sure which ever...

10. RN Profiled in The New York Times

    TXERRN replied to v-milazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Ms. Milazzo... I just got my packet of info. from Kaplan in the mail a few days ago, haven't had time to open it. I live in Houston, maybe I'll give you a call instead! ------------------ TX ER RN

11. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

    TXERRN replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

    hhebertrn1 who are you posting to? I believe the original conversation was started discussing M.A.'s versus nurses. I agree that there is no difference between ADN/BSN nurses, except ADN nurses get more clinical experience in school. I have my ADN an...

12. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

    TXERRN replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the need to correct you on this point. An MA with an AD does NOT have the same education that an RN has, under any circumstances. If they did, they could sit for the NCLEX. The MA does not have the same pre-reqs, classes or clinicals. They can...

13. Has a doctor made your day?

    TXERRN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with hollykate. Here in Texas, there are no first names, honey and sugar are standard. In the ER, the docs buy us lunch when they know we've had a rough day/night. Our manager as well will buy us lunch, she even came in on her own time on a w...

14. anyone else feel this way?

    TXERRN replied to yankee_in_SC's topic in General Nursing

    That really sucks. Why, in a field where we have such poor support, must we attack our own? It sounds like you've done everything you can. If it doesn't get better, get another job. Hey, there's a shortage, there has to be better jobs out there. Try ...

15. Survey: Do you think nurses are portrayed positively in the media?

    TXERRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    When ER first aired, Carol, RN was strong and fought for nurses rights. She fought when they cut hours, fought for unfair staffing, floating, etc. Then... they turned her into "Carol... the nurse sleeping with the doctor" and the strong nurse charact...