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    Acutes

    TEXASWAG replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, I would not accept less pay than what you're getting now. Try using google or bing for an average salary in Cali. In Texas, pay for acutes can easily range from $30-33/hr. When I negotiated my...
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    New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

    TEXASWAG replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hmm, tele vs acute dialysis. Running ragged the entire 12 hour shift with 4-5 patients or doing a 3-4 hour dialysis treatment with less stress. Acute
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    New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

    TEXASWAG replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, this has been my experience. As a new grad in ICU, my orientation was excellent. My orientation consisted of working in the unit with a preceptor and attending classes at the hospital over...
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    New Grad Dialysis or ICU?

    TEXASWAG replied to NokturnalMike's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I currently work as both an acute dialysis nurse and an ICU nurse. Knowing both specialties have served me well. When I work in the ICU, the other nurses come to me about issues with CRRT. When I go...
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    Will I Ever Get This?

    TEXASWAG replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes, it does get easier! I think after 6 months I felt the relief of finally being comfortable with the machine aspect of dialysis. I still remember a really good nurse telling me that it's all...
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    Would you work in this environment?

    TEXASWAG replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You made the right decision by speaking up about the conditions not being safe. If something bad were to happen, your ass would be grass especially with the board of nurses. You should always think...
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    Being Reported to the Board of Nursing....Need Advice

    TEXASWAG posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone, I really need some advice right now. I'm being reported to the board of nursing for an incident at work. I can't go into detail but the patient was not harmed. I'm an experienced...
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    Being Reported to the Board of Nursing....Need Advice

    TEXASWAG replied to TEXASWAG's topic in Nursing Career

    Just want to thank ya'll for the advice. I work in a hospital were there are lots of problems. I'm already in contact with a couple of people who are very
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    "6 Feet Under" is over! Finally a real nurse on TV!

    TEXASWAG replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I was sad. During the last 5 minutes I was crying like it was a death in the family. Now I feel a little silly but dang I loved that show. I'll definitely add the show to my DVD collection...
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    coming out

    TEXASWAG replied to newborn 5555's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow...so sad that even today she is scared to be herself. In Austin I have worked in ICU where the staff has openly talked about their love lives straight and gay. Too bad she can't move to...
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    coming out

    TEXASWAG replied to newborn 5555's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow...so sad that even today she is scared to be herself. In Austin I have worked in ICU where the staff has openly talked about their love lives straight and gay. Too bad she can't move to...
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    My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    TEXASWAG replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it gets old real quick when some people ASSume that you must be the aide or the house keeper.....nothing against those that work as one. Just correct them and be proud of who you are and your...
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    Ccrn

    TEXASWAG replied to Eagertoseeusa's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey...just saw your question. The requirement is 1,750 hours at the bedside. I guess about 2 years experience. If you're interested in taking the CCRN exam, most definitely "Pass CCRN" is a good...
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    Ccrn

    TEXASWAG replied to Eagertoseeusa's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I
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    Ccrn

    TEXASWAG replied to Eagertoseeusa's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey...update!! I'm gonna take the CCRN exam tomorrow at 9am. I'll be reviewing all day today, except for the occasional
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    How to prepare for the CCRN

    TEXASWAG replied to buggnat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also studying to take the CCRN exam, hopefully in September. I have Pass CCRN and I try to study every week. I hear the same thing from colleagues to keep studying. So, I continue to study. I...
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    Ccrn

    TEXASWAG replied to Eagertoseeusa's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, I hope the original poster passed the CCRN. I'm studying up for it now and will possibly take a review course next
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    Secretary with chronic cough

    TEXASWAG replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    You got me thinking. A friend of mine had a chronic cough....turned out he had pneumonia. My mom developed a cough after taking an ACE Inhibitor. It's sad that she can't complete a sentence without...
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    My husband got to make love to a nurse last night!

    TEXASWAG replied to thatldo's topic in General Nursing

    You go gurl!! You sure woke me up this morning.
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    Taking out the trash

    TEXASWAG replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    When I occasionally work med surg or tele I do not take the trash out. ICU I might, if it's something really, really offensive. I have so many other things that I have to get done during my shift...
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    I have to have A Colposcopy

    TEXASWAG replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Darchild77, take a deep breath and relax. I had a colposcopy last year and mine was fine...meaning my results were negative. Make sure you have all of your questions answered with your healthcare...
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    Male nursing students/nurses

    TEXASWAG replied to krebs.cycle's topic in General Nursing

    I made it through the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M and I was in the Navy. Both, very male dominated. I've seen the positive side of working mostly with men and the ugliest side. I went through...
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    Boards Today

    TEXASWAG replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations WntrMute2!! And to GRNA....don't give up. And what a coincidence! I worked for Depaul and Sentara 1999 to 2001. I did not do open hearts but I did work in
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    TEXASWAG replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    Where I work at it's not an issue. We all just try to get along with one another and focus on patient care. There is too much going on during the day shift to even think about a co-workers sexual...
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    Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

    TEXASWAG replied to B.S.Psych's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey, B.S. Psych, my first go around in school was nothing to brag about. I changed my major 3 times and finally obtained a BS in Psychology just to hurry up and get the he** out of school. I spent a...