CrispyRN

CrispyRN

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  1. Am I limiting myself with FNP?

    CrispyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a hopeful candidate for FNP program in Houston, TX for the fall 2009. A friend and also hopeful stated the other day that she felt that she may be "limited" selecting FNP as her master's choice....

  2. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    CrispyRN replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston,

  3. Harrassment on the Job

    CrispyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok. Long story short. 3 RNs, including myself, got into big trouble and where dragged down to HR several months ago now. We were told to shape up or ship out. So...we all did. However, my good friend...

  4. MD Anderson job

    CrispyRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone work at MD Anderson in Houston? I applied for a per diem job thinking that it would be a good place to regain some perspective of why nursing is important to me. Anyways, what is...

  5. UTMB RN-BSN program

    CrispyRN replied to Nacki's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in the program now...I have a house, husband, dogs and a full time job and it's still very doable. I'm a bit of a procrastinator and still get it all done. No clinicals. You have to have your...

  6. Bayshore Medical Center

    CrispyRN replied to drea327's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, would I work there....NO. First its an HCA hospital..for profit, which in my opinion means less care, less supplies,and less staff for the patients. I believe there is a GREAT sign on bonus...

  7. Are there waiting lists in Tx?

    CrispyRN replied to DDVpink89's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, there are! Don't feel

  8. Houston Area Nurses, Please Chime In

    CrispyRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are absolutly tons of nursing jobs in houston. If you move to the Sugarland area there is a methodist hospital there. Check out www.methodisthealth.com. If noticed in the Triump ICUs they use...

  9. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    CrispyRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Waitress, lvn to

  10. 8 hour noc shifts

    CrispyRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked 8 hour nights many years ago and NEVER got use to it! However, I was new, young and my lifestyle didn't really match up at that time. Please be careful driving home! I ran my car off the road...

  11. Bad Rep for Med Surg

    CrispyRN replied to kellyskitties's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with several of the above posts including: the ratios are too high, med-surg IS a specialty in itself! We are also in a crunch with our nurses on med-surg. They want to get that experience and...

  12. new nurse biggest mistakes

    CrispyRN replied to smtwinfalls's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would say to follow your hospital or place of employment policies! They are there for a reason. They will include medication administration, blood administration and the works. Read over them...

  13. Memorial Hermann Northeast

    CrispyRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in that area but don't work at that hospital. There are a ton of housing option and good schools around there. Try Atascocita. I love it there and it's growing

  14. UTMB RN-BSN online??

    CrispyRN replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm currently in the program (now they start 2 times a year). Currently I think there are about 20-30 in my orientation but I was very surprised there weren't more! If you can get in online is the way...

  15. MD Anderson job

    CrispyRN replied to CrispyRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    What is the nurse/patient ratio? Do you ever feel

  16. Patient is requesting PRN Xanax with PRN Ativan at the same time..Is that allowed?

    CrispyRN replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    You don't want them bothering you do you??? Give it!! Have a restful day!! Ha

  17. UTMB Applicants

    CrispyRN replied to AggieQT's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got in for Spring online RN-BSN! Anyone

  18. getting in trouble at work

    CrispyRN replied to jessiesita's topic in General Nursing

    I hate a snitch. First, I've been on both sides of this. I've been told on, confronted the other person, said to please let me know if she has a problem with something I did and I'll work on it....

  19. Diet Injections and complication

    CrispyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone seen any complications in their patients that are taking the "new diet" of injections of b12/lipo or b12/amp? This is a huge market right now and tons of people are lining up at these...

  20. Dry, cracked winter hands

    CrispyRN replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the neutrogena hand cream. Even just the irritation of washing and that horrible alcohol sanitizer chaps mine. I put this on several nights in a row and it relieves the redness and...

  21. ADN vs BSN Managers

    CrispyRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Don't get me wrong. I'm an ADN. However, our nurse manager is an ADN in a BSN program. What I was curious about is what difference you think an ADN vs BSN has when in management. Our manager seems...

  22. ADN vs BSN Managers

    CrispyRN replied to CrispyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    She has talked about management classes, but I don't know for sure if she has

  23. ADN vs BSN Managers

    CrispyRN replied to CrispyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    True...her personality has everything to do with it. I just thought more education, classes...something would help! I'm very disappointed in her actions, but don't really want to leave my job. With...

  24. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    CrispyRN replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    1. Hell no. 2.

  25. Harrassment on the Job

    CrispyRN replied to CrispyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually...I don't know about the labor law either. CAn you break it down for