TexasNurseEducator

TexasNurseEducator

Education, IV Therapy, Travel Medicine

Member

  • Content

    96

  • Visitors

    4,973

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by TexasNurseEducator

  1. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    TexasNurseEducator replied to debnky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get a nurse atty to review your case and represent you. I know that most nurses qualify to get their license even if under special stipulations on how and where they can work, forensic psych exams,...

  2. Check out requirements of state Nursing Board BEFORE you move!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to kkarrn62's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    FYI: If you guys are dealing with nursing boards any old lawyer will not do. Look for a Nurse Atty that is familiar with dealing with your specific BON. You can call your state chapter of ANA for...

  3. Refresh me

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tobesmartt's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think that a review of textbook knowledge or advanced CEs and updates to certifications or sufficient for nurses with a short time out (less than 2 years). But, in this job market anything more than...

  4. Free Nurse "Refresher" Course Online?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to jackieh1791's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Texas allows you to do the didactic portion of the Refresher Program to assist nurses like yourself in preparing for NCLEX. Once, you pass the NCLEX you can then do the clinical portion. We offer the...

  5. who can take nurse refresher class?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are frustrated. It is a hard pill to swallow that the facilities don't want you as is although, it would just take a bit longer orientation to get most refreshers up to speed. It is...

  6. who can take nurse refresher class?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Each program has their own criteria. Some only take in-active nurses that have been out 4-10 years. Others will take any previously licensed nurses. Some only do LVN/LPN others take RNs only. Best to...

  7. Re:where can i get rn refresher course

    TexasNurseEducator replied to nepalusarn's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is a PHES Nurse Refresher class in June in Plano with clinical options in Dallas, Plano, Lewisville, and McKinney. Google PHES Nurse Refresher for more info or call toll free

  8. Nurse Refresher Vacation

    TexasNurseEducator replied to TexasNurseEducator's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hey you guys, the smooth jazz cruise was great!!! Pics attached, more to come. I ate too much, slept too little, had oodles of fun dancing to Boney James, Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfur, Marcus Miller,...

  9. Nurse Refresher Vacation

    TexasNurseEducator posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    Well after no time off since Surgery 18 months ago, I am finally going on vacation. The entire office will be closed for Winter Break 1/22-1/31/11. We have never all taken off since we started 9 years...

  10. who does rn refresher besides PHES?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to ilmbg's topic in Texas Nursing

    Dear Ilmbg, There are not many programs around anymore. We run on a very tight budget to be able to continue to provide this service. Most comanies have gone out of business. There is just not enough...

  11. Nurses with Psych/Mental Health Issues

    TexasNurseEducator posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay you guys, I know nurses are human and can have issues just like everyone else but, this is the issue: how do you address this with the individual? Even though the BON standards of practice say...

  12. Handling delegation

    TexasNurseEducator replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Canesdukegirl, I see myself in your comments. First, kudos on being efficient and not a slacker. Secondly, hard to change self much less anyone else although, Peitite had some good tips. Third, I...

  13. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago saw a nurse manager give CPR to a patient that had fainted. Never did ABCs. Later, fired for no patient care

  14. help! resigning from an unsafe facility after working only a couple weeks

    TexasNurseEducator replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with several of the posters regarding certified letter, keep a copy, no need to put on resume or application but, be willing to discuss in interview process. Most Boards of Nursing's have...

  15. wrong order

    TexasNurseEducator replied to 1louise1's topic in General Nursing

    Small mistake, make sure and discuss with nurse manager. Also, look at policy. Some places you have to do incident report for misorder labs but, most do not. The only way you never make a mistake is...

  16. Is there a Critical Thinking course that can be done online?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to okiedokie123's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NCSBN offers an online one that is recognized by all the BONs. Go to

  17. Online Refresher course?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to newbienurse2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau but, can tell you it is almost impossible to find hospital clinicals on your own. That is the reason for the price difference. The other programs have to meet the...

  18. Cypress Fairbanks RN Residency Program

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Liss RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would suggest you join at least 2 organizations. 1 being general for nursing advocacy like Texas Nurses Association chapter, or other for wherever you moved, of ANA. Secondly, your area of practice...

  19. New Texas CE Rule

    TexasNurseEducator posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas Nursing Bulletin for Oct. 2010 just came out with new requirement for all of your 20 hours of required CE per 2 year period are required to be in your area of practice or you must have...

  20. Cypress Fairbanks RN Residency Program

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Liss RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is discouraging not to hear anything at all as well as not to get in where you want to go but, if it does not work out here are some suggestions: 1. Try going further outbound (rural facilities...

  21. Refresher course starts tomorrow

    TexasNurseEducator replied to kintexas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Not a difference between Refresher, Re-Entry, or Re-activation. Same thing. The Texas BON calls it a Refresher but individual facilities name it various ways. In Texas, you have specific course...

  22. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    TexasNurseEducator replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    Texas passed a new rule that allows foreign nurse graduates and nurses that have failed NCLEX PN or RN to take a Refresher Program that includes clinicals. I think this is a great step in the right...

  23. Need info on refresher courses

    TexasNurseEducator replied to lastshot's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Texas BON now allows potential nurses like yourself to take Nurse Refresher Courses including clinical. Google Texas Nurse Refresher Program and should come up with several. Make sure they include...

  24. refresher rn

    TexasNurseEducator replied to mcal56rn's topic in Case Management

    Try ccmc. I believe it is a .org site. Also, maybe look for the various nursing case manager associations and when they are having conferences or seminars most conferences like this take non-members...

  25. returning to Nursing

    TexasNurseEducator replied to pjp123's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi pip123, Welcome back to nursing. First check with your state BON for rules and accredited programs. Then, look at The support systems in place and clinical options. I would NOT choose a program...