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  1. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    silentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious if anyone has ever moved to Texas? I currently live in Arizona, but have some interest in Austin, Tx, and possibly thinking of moving this year or next (if the job market allows it)....

  2. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    silentRN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    What hospital out that way would you

  3. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    silentRN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! I currently live in Tucson which is fairly liberal. Tucson is actually a lot greener than phoenix. I've lived all over Arizona and some parts of California too. I'm ready to...

  4. what is your ICU like in terms of nursing attitudes/culture

    silentRN replied to geminigirl11's topic in Critical Care

    I work in a great STICU. I consider myself very lucky to be working there. I started off nursing working on a med-surg unit, and then transferred to the ICU. I've even crossed trained in the ER,...

  5. NCLEX passing rates 2010

    silentRN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here's a list of all the nursing programs and their NCLEX passing rate this year. http://www.azbn.gov/Documents/nclex/RN%20NCLEX%20Quarterly%20Reports%20Q3%202010.WEB.pdf I was very surprised to see...

  6. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    silentRN replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    6AM Finger

  7. Low diastolic = 911?

    silentRN replied to JLForever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From the book House of Gods...you have to learn to buff your

  8. Doctoral Preparation of Nurse Anesthetists

    silentRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If it's not broke why change it? I don't understand why nursing is requiring more and more, and yet our pay stays the same. I don't

  9. ICU hold in ED, baffeled

    silentRN replied to roses1130j's topic in Critical Care

    I wonder if that ABG was actually a venous stick and not

  10. LPN grad... advice on job hunting

    silentRN replied to pnmia10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I saw that my hospital started hiring LPNs in the OB

  11. opinions on Magnet hospitals?

    silentRN replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree. I like working in the Magnet hospital I work in

  12. How are you doing finding jobs?

    silentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious how well the new grads are finding jobs now days. I feel really bad for students when I see them at my work, because I know that finding work is going to be very difficult, and they...

  13. how do you assess for wound dehiscence?

    silentRN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, a nurse is a coordinator of care. I say open that dang dressing up and take a peak. The only way you will ever know is if you lay your eyes on it and assess it. There is no harm in just...

  14. American Nurses Association

    silentRN replied to csupiphi's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a member of the AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses). They have a lot to offer and good journals. I don't recommend the ANA because I don't agree with a lot of their...

  15. How are you doing finding jobs?

    silentRN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, luckily I have a job. I graduated back in May, 2008. I actually found a job before I even graduated. I remember I filled out an online application and the hospital called me back the very...

  16. how do you assess for wound dehiscence?

    silentRN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    well, you can just lift the dressing up on one side. Then, when you are done assessing just put the dressing down and re-tape it or reinforce it if

  17. Anyone else rushing to become an APN before 2015?

    silentRN replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the American Medical Association had any involvement in

  18. Order for EKG?

    silentRN replied to eveningprimrose's topic in General Nursing

    Ya you need an order. Everything you do you need an order. EKGs cost about 200 dollars a

  19. Grand Canyon University

    silentRN replied to AZblondie's topic in School, College Programs

    They have a high NCLEX pass rate. Only 1 failed this last semester. You can look at AZBN.GOV and look at the NCLEX pass rates by

  20. Previous Bachelors degree going into nursing - Should I do BSN or ADN???

    silentRN replied to k.ronning's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with BSN, because you don't want to be like me returning back to school for my

  21. NP jobs in AZ?

    silentRN replied to Kim2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am curious now if she ever got a job as an

  22. NP jobs in AZ?

    silentRN replied to Kim2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you want dirt cheap living...move to Tucson. Takes time to get used to the area. I've lived here for 2.5 years. It has become home. Also, what about the VA hospitals? I would think you would...

  23. Facebook

    silentRN replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    It all comes down to HIPPA

  24. Dead end job

    silentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it just me or does nursing seem like it's becoming a dead end job? I really like what I do, because I love working in Critical Care, but I'm getting really frustrated that it feels like there is...

  25. New Joint Commission Protocol on Insulin

    silentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My hospital will be instilling this new Joint Commission Insulin gtts protocol in my ICU. I was just wondering if anyone out there has had to use their new protocol yet, being a requirement now? I'm...