Hi all, I am a new RN grad in my second week of orientation. I was wondering if any one could please give me good ideas on making my own report sheet with vital info on it. Any help would be...
The Commuter, I am addressing this question to you specifically because I know you know the Fort Worth area. I am moving that way in June and am interested in nursing homes specifically for the 8...
Hi all, I will be relocating to Fort Worth in 2 weeks and will be working agency (RN) for awhile. What type of pay can I expect typically. I have only spoken with two agencies(NurseStaffing and...
Greetings all, Can anyone please give me some insight on working for Baylor and its perks/benefits. I will be moving to Fort Worth this summer and have been checking out Baylor, if I decide to go...
Hi all, I will be moving to Fort Worth, specifically Fossil Creek area, this summer. I am not sure if I want to work agency and make my own schedule or go staff with one of the local hosp. I have...
MsShanRN replied to MsShanRN's topic in Texas Nursing
Thank you all for responding. CrunchRN that daycare info would be very helpful. I have been a nurse about a year, so I will do agency for now to make the extra cash to pay off a few bills. I am...
MsShanRN replied to MsShanRN's topic in Texas Nursing
How is your day typically during the regular school year as far as duties and students seen I'm used to oncology/med surg so this would definitely be a change for me. I've been nursing a year now...
Hi all, I will be relocating to the Fort Worth area in june, 2009 and am just curious about the job market for both RN's and CNC machinist(hubby). We have been visiting the area and he went on an...
MsShanRN replied to MsShanRN's topic in Texas Nursing
Purple_Scrubs, I appreciate the info. I have since pulled up the info online and that is a pretty decent pay for 187 days work. Is the schedule pretty accurate as far as the #days worked. I could...
MsShanRN replied to MsShanRN's topic in Texas Nursing
We actually looked at 4 apt complexes in the Fossil Creek area and have pretty much decided on "Retreat at Fossil Creek" or Monterra Village, until we decide if we want to stay and buy. How safe is...
MsShanRN replied to MsShanRN's topic in Texas Nursing
Purple_Scrubs, Thanks for replying! How is school nurse pay in that area? Any certifications required? The hours would be great since I have two little ones(3&8)!! Are u in Keller isd or...
Hello all, I am graduating in May with my BSN:yeah:. I am considering applying for two positions in our local hospital. One is on the oncology floor with 19 beds and the other is a bone marrow...
Hi all, I just finished clinicals on a neuro ICU and have become very interested in this field. I'm just amazed at how the brain functions and when things go wrong. I pretty much understood all the...
Hi all, I couln't find the math thread with all the sites for math help, so I'm hoping someone can solve these two probs for me. It's been years since I have taken algebra and have no way to help my...
Hello all, I am about to graduate in May 08 as an RN and am seriously considering oncology or hospice care, but have no idea of where or how to begin. I know eventually I want to end up as a hospice...
Hi all, I am getting ready to apply on a PCU/stepdown as a tech, then as RN in May. I couldn't find a stepdown thread, so if someone can please tell me what type of nurse to patient ratio to expect...
It does matter what order you draw because as stated above certain anticoagulants cause false results, and being a med tech, patient safety is very important to me. I could turn out false results and...
I am actually a Med Tech who works Blood Bank and changing to a nursing career and I worked all night one night crossmatching units for a patient with an H&H of 1 and 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Hi all, I don't post often but do read quite a few posts and I really enjoy this site. I have just finished level 1 of clinicals and everyone is warning me that level 2 will kick my butt. It is our...