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  1. Utilization review changes 2024

    arvolina posted a topic in Case Management

    I work as a UM case management nurse for an insurance company. Loved it. I always thought, and was told that a BSN was required. Recently, we had our salaries changed from annual salary to hourly,...

  2. Agency in Dallas area, pay, quality

    arvolina posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Anyone have opinions about nursing agencies in Dallas, including pay and experiences? I'm an experienced med/surg tele RN, and would love to hear from those with a similar

  3. Learning on the road

    arvolina posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all - I've been a tele/med surg rn for a few years.... it's time to spread my wings, and I'm thinking a travel assignment or 2 might help. Is there a chance to learn as you go for other...

  4. to Stipend, or not to Stipend?

    arvolina posted a topic in Travel

    After talking things over here at home with my spouse and dogs that will stay behind, I need veteran opinions on stipends. I'm hoping to stay in Texas - work 3 days - come home - go back.... any...

  5. VITAS in DFW

    arvolina posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I interviewed recently at the VITAS in Dallas, and turned down the offer. First, I was not offered a salary that would be equal to my current job. This could not be negotiated. Second, they did not...

  6. Hospice in DFW

    arvolina posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi all, I am looking for a change, and hospice has been tugging at my heart strings for years. I've been a nurse for about 10 years.... started as a tech, then LPN/LVN, RN, and now finishing my BSN....

  7. Capstone UTA

    arvolina replied to baetzel88's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I agree. I started 2/29 also. I am very lost regarding what is supposed to be the subject of the

  8. Leadership & Mgmt

    arvolina replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I get ALL of my books through Chegg - Save up to 90% on Textbooks | #1 in Textbook Rental!. you can rent them - they arrive in a week - save the box they come in, because that's what you will send...

  9. salary of rn vs bsn in TX?

    arvolina replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Definately

  10. Need Interview advise after terminated!!!

    arvolina replied to sissib's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In Dallas, some of the hospitals use Group One Background Screening, HR-Solutions, GroupOne Services It is an agency that reports your start and stop date and pay, REASON for termination, and whether...

  11. Reason for leaving question

    arvolina replied to thegeekyrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, that's a perfect response. I worked in an LTAC for 4 years, and really wanted to spread my wings. You aren't saying anything bad about the place that you are leaving... in fact, you are...

  12. Excelsior College Grads???

    arvolina replied to Firemedic7's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Also, there are many colleges that accept EC credits, including the online RN-BSN program at University of Texas - Arlington. I am an EC grad working in Texas, and a UTA student. Good luck to

  13. Group One background checks in Texas

    arvolina replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    The above link is

  14. Group One background checks in Texas

    arvolina replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Background Screening, HR-Solutions, GroupOne

  15. What type of volunteering do you do?

    arvolina posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi. Many posters have mentioned that they do volunteer work while looking for a job, in hopes to land a position. What type of volunteering do you do that gets you in the best position to be noticed...

  16. First Unionized Hospital in Texas

    arvolina replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Every state is sooo different. Want I want for christmas is national uniformity. We have a nurse that moved from CA to TX. We had to teach her almost everything! LVNs don't start blood, don't do...

  17. LVN to RN programs: Excelsior

    arvolina replied to medimples's topic in Texas Nursing

    IMHO, as an Excelsior student, there is plenty of online resources, and there are plenty of states that will take you as a grad. Always check with the state BON that you are wanting to move to. Some...

  18. First Unionized Hospital in Texas

    arvolina replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    This seems to indicate RNs only. What about LVNs? Espeically since we are doing the exact same job on the floor for less

  19. New start date, feel anxious, need advice...

    arvolina replied to MerrieCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow. You have been through a lot! I am trying to think of words of encouragement for you, but, we both know I would be fibbing if I just said "You can do it, one step at a time!" Realistically, your...

  20. Has anyone heard of Galen health institute???

    arvolina replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN to RN

    I just moved from St. Pete, and am about to toss a wet blanket.... First, check to see what their accredidation status is by now. Last I heard, they were still waiting a year before it was approved....

  21. New LVN New to Dallas

    arvolina posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just moved to Dallas a couple of weeks ago - I'm near the Presbyterian Hospital. After graduating from LPN school in Florida, I worked for 8 months in a hospital on an Oncology/MedSurg...

  22. DFW- where should I live?

    arvolina replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is Cityview in Dallas an apartment building, condos? Business? I walked through the lobb, and was escorted out -

  23. LVN pay

    arvolina replied to ct1tx's topic in Texas Nursing

    What area is considered "mid-cities"? I'll be moving to DFW in about a month, and have been an LPN for 7 months. I'm afraid I'll have a hard time finding a job!

  24. what states do not accept Excelsior?

    arvolina posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi. Does anybody know what states do NOT accept Excelsior? I'm getting confused. I don't think California does, and some state require that you work for a while before they'll take you... I am asking...

  25. Florida LPN moving to Dallas

    arvolina posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi. I currently live and work in Tampa, FL. I got my license in Feb, '06, and since day 1 have been working at a hospital on a medsurg/oncology floor. Does anybody have advice on where to live in...