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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    8mpg posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My reasons why I question going for a Nurse Practitioner license. Working with some seasoned nurses in the ER over the last couple of years, they make more than starting NP's do. Two...
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    Venting online.

    8mpg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I see lots of people here vent and I think this is a great place to do it, lots of support etc. The question I have is the legalities of expressing work situations and how a board of nursing may...
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    Venting online.

    8mpg replied to 8mpg's topic in General Nursing

    The thought would be causing fear of incompetent healthcare professionals . I think it is far stretched but with our court systems these days, you never know. A completely non-HIPAA or identifying a...
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    University MedSurg ICU vs Level 2 Trauma ICU

    8mpg posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, I have 2 job offers at the moment and wondering what you guys think would be the better option as far as experience for CRNA school. I have 2 years general ICU experience at this time....
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    Need advice on two job offers

    8mpg posted a topic in Critical Care

    Well, I have two job offers on the table and Im really not sure which to take. I have 2 years ICU experience in a general ICU that ranges from med/surg to open hearts. We do a little of everything but...
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    Value Based Healthcare (HCAHPS)

    8mpg posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It seems that hospitals across the country are now going on a rampage to raise HCAHPS scores to secure their CMS (Medicare/Medicaid) reimbursements. Working for a large "for profit" hospital network,...
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    ACNP without research, theory, etc

    8mpg posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Im looking for a program like UPenn or similar without 25% of your NP education dedicated to classes that will not benefit you as much as more patho, skills, assessment, etc. Im in Texas and the...
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    It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    I must be thankful for attentive nurses like you with your long tenure of experience. You have figured out the inner fiscal workings of hospital networks nationwide. With your keen fiscal sense, you...
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    It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    lol... Ignorant seems correct. Again, your single instance at your hospital with your single age and health status is simply bogus. Please look into many hospitals such as Parkland which has an...
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    It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    I feel like there is a lot of ignorance by the original poster and he just wants to be right. To take yourself and compare it to the rest of the nursing population is not a good idea. Just because you...
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    Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    8mpg replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Im sorry you feel that way. I work with 3 nurses from California in my small ICU and they all say they are much better off here. One gal just moved here and said she paid $10k in state taxes last...
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    Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    8mpg replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    You dont need a union..you need a staff with a backbone. Many hospitals have nurse practice councils, staffing effectiveness groups, etc that must be used for good purpose. Track the days and problems...
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    New Grads in DFW...what are you earning?

    8mpg replied to lonestar9918's topic in Texas Nursing

    grades shouldnt ever be considered. I have friends that prove high grades does not mean good
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    New Grad Pay in Texas?

    8mpg replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    DFW area HCA faciltiy was $22.85 new grad. $3.30 night dif, $4 weekend (something like
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    RN or LVN

    8mpg replied to ladeetee2012's topic in Texas Nursing

    I woudlnt ever get my LVN. RN is the only way to go. LVNs are underpaid, overworked and work many jobs people dont really want (nursing home, ltac,
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    How do you handle an admission?

    8mpg replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    Pain never killed anyone...Not saying you should not treat it, but you should know their vitals before giving dilaudid. Dont need a slightly hypotensive patient come crashing down because you didnt...
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    Anxiety of nursing

    8mpg replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    The stuff gets repetitious.. a code blue is a code blue. Standard ACLS is the starting point. Trauma and Emergency departments sound awesome but it is often the same thing over and over. You will...
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    Y-site versus Piggyback

    8mpg replied to cgreer1's topic in Patient Medications

    I will stereotypically run multiple pumps and "Y" site medications on the port just above the distal end that connects to the IV catheter. This allows for minimal mixing and for the least amount of...
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    Confused about nursing school!!

    8mpg replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With a surplus of new graduates, many hospitals are wanting people with experience and not have to fork out $15k in training. Someone who can hit the ground running. It is much harder these days for a...
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    Memorial Hermann is planning on unpaid GN intersnship

    8mpg replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    No one wants to pay the "losers" (sorry for the lack of a better term). This unpaid internship is simply to weed out the cream of the crop and offer those positions. Hospitals are BUSINESSES and until...
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    What Graduate Nurse/Internship Programs are available now?

    8mpg replied to kdan's topic in Texas Nursing

    check out indeed.com Lots of the DFW area hospitals are posting residencys/internships for new grads. Im sure its the same in
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    Losing confidence....

    8mpg replied to wismommy's topic in General Students

    Ahh...the school way vs the real way. Just tough through it. Skills will fall by the wayside. To me, skills was all memorization of the steps and hitting the highlights. Have confidence in what you do...
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    RRT and/or Code Equipment/Supplies

    8mpg replied to karsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has crash carts in all departments. Other than that, you just need some intelligent nurses. Our hospital does not allow any medications without an order outside of
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    Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

    8mpg replied to crunchytaco's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Grow thicker skin.. ultimately the patient care is the nurses responsibility
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    Nurses typical work schedule.

    8mpg replied to jazon77's topic in General Nursing

    We do 3 12hr shifts a week... Ends up being close to 37-38 hours a week as reports take a while and you dont get out by 0715. An extra 4 hours on an 8 hour days inst much. It goes by fast and having 4...