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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    8mpg replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Our councils are doing great for us. I have talked with many other nurses here in the DFW area of Texas and most are happy with their jobs and do not need a union. I would bail if I could find...
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    How to bring in a nurses union in a non union state?

    8mpg replied to sunshinepsychRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You dont need a union to stand up for your rights. Being from Texas, I wouldnt want or join a union. I would tell ya to get lost to be honest. Here in Texas we have councils such as a Nurse Practice...
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    Horrible CNA's

    8mpg replied to tojal1989's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope this doesnt come out wrong but I think you have a 'horrible' attitude towards your CNAs. You need to realize that it is ultimately YOUR responsibility to record the I/O of your patient and not...
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    8mpg replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really really appreciate the replies... It is very inspiring to hear good
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    Do men really have a better shot at finding a job?

    8mpg replied to mcpheenom's topic in Men in Nursing

    I guess Im a minority but looking at our recent hiring, it seems like we are hiring more men at my hospital. The ER is basically dominated by men and we have to call floor nurses to chaperone pelvic...
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    RN or Radiography:

    8mpg replied to mcim29's topic in Men in Nursing

    RN for sure...the market is saturated with radiologic techs that dont have jobs. RN pays more, has more room for advancement, higher level
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    First RN job & it's pay

    8mpg replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im in the DFW area of Texas and new grad with no experience is $22.85/hr. 1-2 years experience is $24.25 (tech work counts as 2:1... 2 years tech = 1 year nurse) Evening diff $4.30 Night diff $4...
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    Non-compete clause

    8mpg replied to NurseJi's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Im not a nurse practitioner but I figured Id respond anyways. Most places you will have a hard time having the no compete enforced. I have seen a few cases here in Texas that never went anywhere when...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    8mpg replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My computer crashed twice during the test I really dont think I
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    concorde for LVN.. is a good college?

    8mpg replied to patel12's topic in Texas Nursing

    Honestly you are much better off just going for your RN. Its longer school wise, but will be 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of these private LVN schools. Most of the LVN's in our hospital network are being...
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    RN salary/pay in Dallas area

    8mpg replied to retrvrman's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow..old thread. Just got an email Im about to graduate from school and I know my hospital starts new grads at $24.50/hr and GN as
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    El Centro....Pharmocology not requried?

    8mpg replied to NewCareer78's topic in Texas Nursing

    Eh..its nursing school. Not very fun, but there seems to have more bark than bite. I have yet to open a book and am pulling a solid B in lecture and lab. Lectures are VERY boring, they cant get their...
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    ARE LVN'S Really being phased out in Houston????

    8mpg replied to spacecitygroover's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would personally go straight into an RN program. Most LVN programs outside of community colleges are VERY expensive. The benefit of going to LVN school is you can make decent money while bridging....
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    has anyone got into nursing school with below a 3.5 gpa?

    8mpg replied to ayeisha's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just wanted to say, yes, its possible. 3 semesters ago, ElCentro/Northlake accepted a 2.6 due to low application for the particular semester. It seems that the Fall semesters usually have less...
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    CNA/PCT Training

    8mpg replied to JinBun77's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know you asked this a while ago...but honestly, you dont need pct/cna training. Our hospital has hired MANY people that dont have a certificate. They can teach you everything you need on the job....
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    El Centro....Pharmocology not requried?

    8mpg replied to NewCareer78's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pharmacology is not required but I would suggest it. Knowing the basics of the drugs will help you in school. I took it a while back with Alegre at Northlake College and I am currently benefiting from...
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    El Centro Spring 2009 Admissions

    8mpg replied to dreamRN9's topic in Texas Nursing

    I bet this drives you crazy... Entrance scores have dropped drastically since you applied. For Fall 2008, El Centro accepted a 3.1 and Northlake accpted a 2.6 Only 26 people applied at Northlake for...
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    Mexico MD to Nurse?

    8mpg posted a topic in International Nursing

    I read a lot of the sticky information above but didnt really see any information that fit the situation. My brother in law just finished medical school in Mexico and is officially a doctor. He is...
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    CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    8mpg replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOL...you were wrong and you know it. DocHoliday is correct. Medical doctors do went to medical school and did way more specialty training than any CRNA did. It is unfair to say that a doctor does...
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    TCCD nursing classes-Apply to program in Aug-Sept period?

    8mpg replied to chelleshocked's topic in Texas Nursing

    There should be a couple around. Here is a link to TCU's program http://www.nursing.tcu.edu/accelerated.asp TWU: http://www.twu.edu/nursing/fast-track.asp I believe UTA does it as well. Its a full...
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    Right to work?

    8mpg replied to litbitblack's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can quit anytime you want unless you are under a
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    TCCD nursing classes-Apply to program in Aug-Sept period?

    8mpg replied to chelleshocked's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you already have a bachelors degree...why not do a fast track and get your
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    RN salary/pay in Dallas area

    8mpg replied to retrvrman's topic in Texas Nursing

    There isnt one just for North Texas...just Texas under the "region" tab at the
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    Does being a guy have any affect on being accepted into your schools nursing program?

    8mpg replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The school Im trying to get into is strictly GPA
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    Is it TOO late?

    8mpg replied to san073's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    being 35 leaves a good 20-30 YEARS of working...why not go? What is 8 years of school when you still have a good 20+ years ahead of you. You only live one...achieve as many goals as you can and keep...