Yankee in TX

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1. Where were u 9/11/01?

   Yankee in TX replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

   I had just gotten back from Walmart & turned on the TV while I was putting away the things I had purchased. I saw the 1st plane hit & then the 2nd and just stared at the TV in disbelief. It...

2. info re:All about Staffing Agency, Orlando, fla.

   Yankee in TX replied to ann86's topic in Agency Nurses

   I am a former HCA employee & if you want to work in the HCA system you WILL need to go thru them to work but I was not happy either. I believe I made $10 per hour for the orientation time. AAS...

3. Home care agency work

   Yankee in TX replied to katzrkool's topic in Agency Nurses

   Unfortunately I don't have any specifics regarding money or agencies. When I did home care the nurses needed at least 1 year Med-Surg type experience. Home care was my most "favorite" job. I did...

4. Opinions about Hospitals in Texas

   Yankee in TX replied to fssmith's topic in Texas Nursing

   I live in the Houston area & although it definately isn't as pretty as the other areas, the Medical Center has several opportunities. There are a lot of different hospitals & areas to work in....

5. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

   Yankee in TX replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Extremely RARE for me to leave on time. Usually 15 min- 45 min over. The reasons vary from a very crazy day, to having to give report to 4 different nurses,to crashing patients or relief coming in...

6. Doing away with agency nurses. Interesting article.

   Yankee in TX replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

   I am an agency nurse working at HCA hospitals. In the Houston area AAS is paying $37 or $ 38 per hour for their nurses. That is with or without a contract. This is in the critical care or tele...

7. Nurses with Eczema?

   Yankee in TX replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I have had problems for years. The one area I have had to stay away from is the OR. It killed my hands. So far I have not had any infections. I have been a RN since 1987. I have a steroid cream I...

8. student doing a report please help me answer these question!!!

   Yankee in TX replied to Kateidra's topic in Texas Nursing

   1. Depends on the title: I believe LPN is 1 yr plus prereq"s. I have an ADN & when I went to school it was for 2 1/2 yrs, BSN is for 4 yrs. Advanced degrees are longer. 2. I am agency & I make...