Texas86RN

Texas86RN has 8 years experience.

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1. Nurses and their pens

   Texas86RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Dr. Grip gel pen , must be bold black ink, this is my favorite!

2. Where can I find free CE's?

   Texas86RN replied to jessicaford1121's topic in General Nursing

   Nurse.com

3. Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

   Texas86RN replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

   Fast Track EMS, Alert Care, Heart EMS, Health Force EMS, First Class EMS, First Choice EMS, County Name EMS, Allied EMS,

4. Social Life Concerns

   Texas86RN replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in General Nursing

   Just be sure that you give your employer the required notice for days off , and you should be fine, most nurses manage to have family and friend time, don't let yourself become overloaded though, it can be a stressful job

5. I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

   Texas86RN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Relations

   I've been a nurse since 2006, we had kardex careplans and all paper charting , MARs, and orders then, I've worked in med surg, LTC , home health, pre admission, and surgical, I've enjoyed most of my patients, coworkers, and positions, I'm proud to be...

6. Just...ugh

   Texas86RN replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Prioritize , and make a checklist to use everyday, glance at it often, everything comes easier with time

7. Props to Esme12

   Texas86RN replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

   That's a great post , I'm sure she is very happy to be acknowledged for her contributions. It is nice to see positive things

8. No more 12 hour shifts?

   Texas86RN replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

   I worked 12 's for awhile , and I've got to hand it to anyone who has done it for many years, I know that I couldn't , 8 would be my pick, I do not fore see that happening where I live, not even mentioned

9. having difficulty deciding..LPN or RN?

   Texas86RN replied to shelbyy102's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes , think about what will work best for you, it is a tough road for anyone to obtain the RN license, set that as your goal and work toward it, if it means LVN first, then that will help you gain some knowledge along the way, best wishes

10. Business Brainstorm

    Texas86RN replied to kalevra's topic in Entrepreneurs

    The legal nurse consultants I have heard of do that as a side job, maybe until they have enough clients, what kind of things are you good at , as for options for other jobs, baking? Pet grooming? See if you could get a job somewhere auditing pt cha...

11. nursing & tattoos

    Texas86RN replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a professional atmosphere , and visible tatoos are frowned upon, and the dress code regulations will most likely become stricter

12. nursing & tattoos

    Texas86RN replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Yes wait, the op are right, and believe me in nursing things can get stressful and chaotic, and you will not want to wear long sleeves all the time

13. Nursing: Then and Now

    Texas86RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I love to hear past stories of nursing, and how things were done then, I always ask senior nurses about stuff when I meet one, when I first began nursing we had paper charts and a kardex

14. 50 shades of heyyyyy...(warning long)

    Texas86RN replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best of luck

15. Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    Texas86RN replied to klone's topic in Job Hunt

    Yes exactly, the person that sends a thank you note or email, will at least stand out and be acknowledged again, and if it is for a position that has a 100 aplicants, that may be the decision maker