NewTexasRN

NewTexasRN

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  1. The "F" word....Floating!

    NewTexasRN replied to bastet35's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel too. I had a traumatic experience when I was pulled to a critical neuro floor. I had 2 pts going down. I wasn't taught how to suction a pt. Most of them are on telemetry. I...

  2. New RN need advice.

    NewTexasRN replied to lv203198's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm sorry to say but I COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH THE COMMUTER!!!!! I live in San Antonio and this girl can get a job fairly easily. It's not true everywhere!!! Come to San

  3. New RN, can't find job/RN Residency, help please....

    NewTexasRN replied to purple nurple's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, I'm going to be straight with you. It doesn't matter if you had all A's or barley passed. You have to change location. Scott and White in Temple, TX is hiring. Also, San Antonio is hiring....

  4. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    NewTexasRN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you said you have 2 years of experience right? Then go find your niche as they always say. Maybe this area of nursing is just not really for you. Try something else. There are so many things you...

  5. I hate what's happening to nursing...

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

    It took me all these years to finally conclude, "Some things in life are just NOT worth the money." Anyone who thinks they are getting into nursing JUST to simply help people or thinks it's a calling...

  6. Night-shift workers, do you think you could successful work days?

    NewTexasRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm actually a day person who works night shift. Crazy huh? I love night shift because my stress level is not as high as day shift with the admissions and discharges. I don't have as many discharges,...

  7. What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    NewTexasRN replied to happyinillinois's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't answer my phone anymore and I don't feel guilty either. You have to look out for yourself. If you can handle it, go for it but if your health is at stake don't go in. I used to go in all...

  8. Does Anyone Know If Their ICU Is Hiring?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I currently have one year of med-surg experience and I was wondering if your icu is hiring right now? Thanks PS: The location doesn't matter because I can travel almost

  9. THAT USED TO BE ME!

    NewTexasRN replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    Good. That shows maturity and

  10. Any public online RN-BSN that accept out of state students that are more affordable?

    NewTexasRN replied to heathert_kc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Honestly, it looks like it's straight forward, but since I haven't started the program yet I really don't

  11. Any public online RN-BSN that accept out of state students that are more affordable?

    NewTexasRN replied to heathert_kc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I like University of Wyoming but it would take forever to complete the program. More like two

  12. Any public online RN-BSN that accept out of state students that are more affordable?

    NewTexasRN replied to heathert_kc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have done my research and looked at hundreds of rn-bsn programs. The best one for me that I found is UT of Arlington Texas. I just got accepted and will start at the end of this month. It's $6450...

  13. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    NewTexasRN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Words can't express how my heart breaks as I'm reading your posts. I feel for all you guys because I know what you are going through. I feel as if you guys have been betrayed by a system that only...

  14. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    NewTexasRN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It all boils down to

  15. How Do You Give When You Feel Like You've Have Nothing Else To Give?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know that this question has been asked many times, but I'm asking for support. I've been working as nurse for a year now and honestly I just feel burnt out. I feel that I'm expected to give so much...

  16. Safe Staffing Act in Texas

    NewTexasRN replied to txaggie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well I currently work in Texas. Whenever a nurse feels that a situation is unsafe they can invoke what they call "safe harbor." I know that you have to document the situation and it will be...

  17. Stretched to the breaking point

    NewTexasRN replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Sad but true. It's everywhere. The almighty dollar rules every

  18. How does diarrhea or vomiting affect someone's INR?

    NewTexasRN replied to bennett12's topic in General Nursing

    I might be totally wrong about this but here goes nothing. When a person have diarrhea and vomiting, they become dehydrated. This leads to hemoconcentration due to a decrease of fluids in the blood....

  19. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

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

    I think you are looking at it the wrong way. This woman has violated your privacy. What you do in your private life has nothing to do with your job. Your supervisor had no RIGHT to make you feel bad...

  20. How to deal with Negative Nancys?!

    NewTexasRN replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough one to answer because I also have co-workers who spend a good amount of time whining about how they hate their jobs. I, too complain sometimes and when I catch myself doing it, I just...

  21. What does your username mean?

    NewTexasRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well... isn't obvious? I'm a New Texas RN?

  22. willing to relocate, please recommend a place for nursing jobs

    NewTexasRN replied to NewMac's topic in General Nursing

    Try San Antonio,

  23. Chamberlain college of nursing/ getting into grad school?

    NewTexasRN replied to freyes's topic in General Nursing

    You can get into a CRNA program with a BSN from Chamberlain. I just can't afford their pricey tuition. If you can afford it, then go for

  24. Can You Believe This?

    NewTexasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse since January of this year. I've worked on med/surg and mostly orthopedics. I've been floated to tele and surgery before. I've charged a few times when I've showed up and there was...

  25. Can You Believe This?

    NewTexasRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    No. It's pretty much like this every