texasmedicrnj

texasmedicrnj has 16 years experience and specializes in ER/ICU/Nursing Administration.

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1. Assault of Nurses in ER

   texasmedicrnj replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Texas

   There is no such law that just protects medics and physicians....we have just as much protection from the law as they have....If someone is going to throw this out they should have their resources ready to back up their remark!!!

2. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   texasmedicrnj replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Well Said!!!

3. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   texasmedicrnj replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Where are you going to med school? I live near Houston, in FNP program and would someday like to attend medical school.... John

4. Do BSN's provide higher care than ADN's?

   texasmedicrnj posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   yes or no

5. Cultural Diversity

   texasmedicrnj replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

   rbezemek, I could not agree with you more. That is what I mean, nurses want to see culture thru their own beleifs. We have to step aside and not only understand and research a persons culture to provide quality care, but also respect their beliefs an...

6. Cultural Diversity

   texasmedicrnj posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse now for 16 years and have not really given much thought into Cultural Diversity. I just completed a course doing my MSN-FNP at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Texas and this has changed my whole view. I think nursing schoo...

7. Male Doctors working with Male Nurses

   texasmedicrnj replied to CTGuy's topic in Men

   I have found that doctors respect me more being male...females are often spoken down to and the doctors blow off their suggestions. I have been asked to call doctors that the female nurses have trouble with and are "afraid" to call and have never had...

8. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

   texasmedicrnj replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

   I know in Texas only an RN or LVN can use the term "nurse", here is part of the nursing practice act: Sec. 304.004. General Provisions. (a) The terms "nurse," "registered nurse," and "vocational nurse" include nurses licensed as registered nurses or...

9. Rather work with men or women?

   texasmedicrnj replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

   I can not say men or women...granted men I have found are less back stabbers and will not gossip....but women usually the older ones are fun to work with....makes the shift go by quick.

10. LPN to RN through testing?

    texasmedicrnj replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    LPN to RN through testing would be a big down fall to nursing. The fact is LPN's do not have the assessment skills that you learn in a ADN or BSN program. If there is such a concern then do the nursing profession a favor and get your RN. I was onced ...

11. Moving to Austin

    texasmedicrnj replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in Texas

    Im an ER/ICU nurse

12. Moving to Austin

    texasmedicrnj replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in Texas

    Im going to apply for Travis County EMS, thank you for the imput that is the kind of work I love...............Johnny

13. Moving to Austin

    texasmedicrnj replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in Texas

    What is Brackenridge like? Do they pay well or should I be looking at St. Davids? Thanks, for the input...............Johnny

14. Moving to Austin

    texasmedicrnj posted a topic in Texas

    Where can I make good money as an RN/Paramedic.....John