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1. Littman master cardiology versus Cardiology IV

   AGACNPTX replied to Dikid's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I would be interested to know as well. I had a Master Cardiology that was stolen recently. I preferred the Cardiology III over the Master Cardiology. I am trying to decide between another Cardiology III or the new IV. I would like to hear some review...

2. Leave NP job before 1 year?

   AGACNPTX posted a topic in Advanced

   Hi, I am a new grad Acute Care NP. I accepted a job and have been orienting with a team of inpatient NP's. I was not required to sign a contract when I was hired. The organization is supportive and the team I work with is great, good salary, good ben...

3. Houston pay?

   AGACNPTX replied to Murse0341's topic in Texas

   Prn jobs in Houston can pay about $45-$50 an hour. If you didn't need benefits, theoretically you could come close to 6 figures if you had a couple of prn jobs.

4. Work and pets?

   AGACNPTX replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

   I have a dog walker who comes to let my dogs out mid shift. If you can find one in your area, I would highly recommend!

5. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

   AGACNPTX replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   We took a standardized test (I think it was called ATI)every semester prior to graduation. Each semester was a different "level." We were given study guides and those who did not pass were required to go to remediation. I seem to remember your grade ...

6. Just found out I was accepted - Xanax usage

   AGACNPTX replied to charleyq's topic in General Students

   I have a prescription for a ADD medication. I have been on this medication for 15 years and was on it through nursing school, my masters program, as well as multiple jobs/hospitals. The way it works everywhere I have been drug tested is once your dru...

7. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   AGACNPTX replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I would recommend contacting the scholarship committee to ask if they have any information on where other recent graduates have been able to find jobs. I would think if they are willing to pay for nursing school to staff underserved areas, they would...

8. OLOL New Grad Icu Residency

   AGACNPTX replied to RNLizzie's topic in Job Hunt

   I don't know much about the new grad program but I know a lot about Baton Rouge. Will you be looking for an apartment or house?

9. FAMU Nursing Spring 2016

   AGACNPTX replied to shea95's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would urge you to be cautious with this program.

10. Autonomy?

    AGACNPTX replied to WIBound's topic in Critical

    Trendelenburg Position CCN : Critical Care Nurse AJCC : American Journal of Critical Care FYI. Many argue that trendelenberg is not an acceptable intervention for hypotension.

11. Autonomy?

    AGACNPTX replied to WIBound's topic in Critical

    Wow..... everywhere I have worked has had a hypoglycemia protocol. No glucose check or D50..... Sounds dangerous! As far as fluids, in one of the ICU's where I worked, we did occasionally give fluid boluses with no order. Where I work now, this would...

12. End stage glioblastoma

    AGACNPTX replied to Horseshoe's topic in Hospice

    Very well said.

13. Negotiating salary for new grad

    AGACNPTX replied to Qka's topic in NP

    Depends where you are. Salaries vary widely on a national level.

14. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    AGACNPTX replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for the specific departments that are hiring but I know several people who have been at Methodist for years. They have been very happy with their experience.

15. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    AGACNPTX replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I know a nurse with two years of experience (experience not in the specialty she was hired for, no sign on bonus) who was started at $31/Hr plus diffs for weekend, evenings and nights.