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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, and our titles changed from case manager to reviewer...

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 background.

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 departments like PCU, ICU, ED, etc? I don't want to retire ...

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 thoughts on the feasibility of this would be helpful. ...

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 know anything about their benefit package, and wa...

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. I've always been in a hospital. Does anyone have ...

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

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Definately CNA!!!

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 the hospital will rehire you or not. It stinks!!

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 using it as an opportunity to re-express all the reas...

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 you!!

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Background Screening, HR-Solutions, GroupOne Services

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 while job hunting?

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 PCA pumps here (do on FL), don't change port dressi...

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 do require that you have clocked hours as an RN b...

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

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 health comes first. Now for the bad news. Nursing...

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. Yeah, that's bad. Now... my personal encounters ...

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 floor. Our patient ratio was 5-6. Now that I'm her...

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

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! :uhoh21:

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 because my husband is in the military, and it loo...

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 Dallas, a little bit about my chance of getting into...