NewTexasRN

NewTexasRN

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  1. Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

    NewTexasRN replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that if you have the passion and desire go for it, but just make sure you know exactly what you are getting yourself

  2. Two years of med-surg are not magic.

    NewTexasRN replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Thank you for the reality check! I was told to do a year of med/surg and then you can move on. The truth is, the market is rough for everyone. Hang in there. It's...

  3. RN in school getting BSN and hospitals still wont hire

    NewTexasRN replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Hey UT of A has a $8,000 RN-BSN program. What

  4. your favourite??

    NewTexasRN replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite aspect of nursing is the people. Patients are still people right? I love hearing their stories and about their lives. I love to learn new things about the world from them. They always...

  5. RN-BSN online..... TWU or UT ARLINGTON ??

    NewTexasRN replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I'm currently enrolled in the program at UT of Arlington rn-bsn program. Initially, I had some problems with them. Once that was worked out, everything has been great. Each class has an academic...

  6. One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok guys. Let me clarify something because I thought you guys are intelligent to realize that I'm being sarcastic and it's not funny. It's plain and simply scary! (Come on think about it?). The...

  7. One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Help them? Are you serious? I'm trying not to loose my precious nursing license and cause harm to innocent patients. They just don't care! I can't tell you how many crazy and just plain down right...

  8. One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    No. I'm a fairly new nurse myself! I started the same time they started too. I don't work that shift

  9. Suggestions for RN-BSN online

    NewTexasRN replied to EDRNinDC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check out UT of Arlington

  10. Is Patient Safety A Good Reason To Quit Anymore?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Based my location it seems that ALL the hospitals are just plain unsafe. It seems like everyone is jaded and doesn't seem phased by pt safety anymore. It has become the norm. So my question is that a...

  11. Job Suspension

    NewTexasRN replied to charmayn05's topic in General Nursing

    Come on, can we be mature about this. That's not what I meant. What's point after the fact? I was simply curious and wanted show why's important to have

  12. Job Suspension

    NewTexasRN replied to charmayn05's topic in General Nursing

    Well here's the question of the day. Do you have liability insurance? If not please get it. You should NEVER practice without

  13. Staffing Sucks

    NewTexasRN replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in General Nursing

    Ortho/ Med/surg: 5-6 pts. RN's and LVN's have their own pt's. Most of the time. 1 CNA to 23 pts. I used to work at hospital where if you they didn't have a CNA each nurse would have 3 pts

  14. Interviewing for IMCU Position This Week... Any advice?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Allnurses Family, After months of praying and begging I finally got a break! I've been doing med/surg/ortho for 17 months now and I've reached my breaking point. I'm ready to move on to...

  15. Interviewing for IMCU Position This Week... Any advice?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the interview and it went well, but I've decided to turn down the position. It's a med/surg tele position not a true IMCU position, which is what I do right now. I guess if anyone else reads...

  16. 8 months and still no job

    NewTexasRN replied to HCC2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Again, I will repeat myself: You have to

  17. RN to BSN..does it pay more??

    NewTexasRN replied to nurse blondie93's topic in General Nursing

    I really look at getting your BSN as a gateway to your masters. Some hospitals are pushing to become magnet status so it's required for some

  18. Facebook almost cost me my job

    NewTexasRN replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know I'm going to be the black sheep here, but isn't America a free country? Since when does your job limits your speech. I mean I'm not going to go onto facebook and post anything, but this could a...

  19. I think I made a mistake

    NewTexasRN replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but I just can't stand how these nurses on here are encouraging you to risk your license by telling you "Don't worry you will get used it." Again, I'm sorry to say this but this is the...

  20. I think I made a mistake

    NewTexasRN replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Run as fast as you can. These standards are not acceptable. Remember it's your license on the

  21. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    NewTexasRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I know. Tell me about it. How do you think I feel now I'm a

  22. Full time vs. per diem

    NewTexasRN replied to apey08's topic in General Nursing

    Take it from me. The opportunity might not come again for a very very long time. I regret the day I went into med-surg. Now I'm stuck and can't get into icu. Good

  23. My reality of becoming an RN

    NewTexasRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I don't even know what to say except hang in there. May the Lord be with

  24. What part of your job do you enjoy most/least?

    NewTexasRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes. I'm having the same issue too. The only reason I did med-surg was because everyone told me to get a year of med-surg before ICU. Now it looks like I'm stuck in a specialty that I really don't...

  25. What part of your job do you enjoy most/least?

    NewTexasRN replied to GirlDotson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Love: I'm an orthopedic nurse. So I love to medicate my pt's for pain and they often thank me for doing that. It might not seem like a big deal but it makes me feel as if I have a purpose. I like to...