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  1. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Along the same lines, I have a Nurse Refresher student who has olfactory deficit and cannot smell. We were discussing Physical Assessment and documentation that could be used such as no order detected...

  2. Nursing Refresher Course

    TexasNurseEducator replied to jenmitch1979's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think you make some valid points and seem to have experience at that skill set, like proofreading. But, also consider that the programs have to constantly update material and are often overworked...

  3. Nursing Refresher Course

    TexasNurseEducator replied to jenmitch1979's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    How is the job hunt going. Did you apply at clinical sites? Update your resume to include clinical hours as experience and classroom as education? If not do this. It is harder for the LVN than the RN...

  4. Free Nurse "Refresher" Course Online?

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

    Although not free the program I work with is approved for DARS (disabled nurses can apply there for funds) and for funding if you are unemployed or underemployed through the Texas Worksource for those...

  5. Med Pass Help Please!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to selebra's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would make sure you have reviewed the common meds given in the area of practice you are in as well as practice calculations. Can you use quick references? If so there are some good laminated sheets...

  6. in rn refresher course now

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    TWU grad, prices of the courses vary but, what PHES did is include everything. Whereas, the up front price is a little less a few places but, you have to still buy books, get your liability insurance,...

  7. How useful are RN refresher courses?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Nuieve's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nurse Refresher Programs vary from alot. Many of them only cover the basics which can be boring. Other programs cover more hands on clinical items which is very helpful of what is changed since you...

  8. Nursing Refresher Course

    TexasNurseEducator replied to jenmitch1979's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think the first step is to make sure you are competent to return and one of the most common ways is to take a Nurse Refresher Course that includes clinicals, so you get the hands on experience. The...

  9. Looking to talk with Re-entry LPN's

    TexasNurseEducator replied to DogWmn's topic in Retired Nurses

    You can apply to a refresher in another state that has clinicals. You can go to that state, apply for temporary permit and do clinicals there. Then, apply for permanent license in that state then,...

  10. IV fluid mishap...worried

    TexasNurseEducator replied to blueeyes87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good comments regarding not beating yourself up but, learning from error. My concern is I didn't hear mention of an incident report which would look at causative factors, # of hours worked and days...

  11. Can i apply in another state?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Nation's topic in International Nursing

    Even though NCLEX is a national exam the rules for taking it (how many times, etc.) are different for each state. You can do a review course and retake elsewhere if you are at your state limit. The...

  12. Reentry Program for Nurses

    TexasNurseEducator replied to stayathomern's topic in California Nursing

    Reentry Program for nurses. Try the local nursing schools and HR in the hospitals as well as the BON in your state. There are not that many programs because it is not enough students on a regular...

  13. Reentry can be painful! Seeking suggestions for a soft landing

    TexasNurseEducator replied to debbietx's topic in General Nursing

    Dont be discouraged. Look for career fairs for nurses where you can get face to face. Dress professionally and take resume copies. Look into a new grad or internship option if they are offering one....

  14. Re-entry RNs

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Just Dave Will Do's topic in General Nursing

    Dont give up. Try the state board of nursing in your area, local nursing schools, even google nurse refresher or the like and should find some programs out there. Make sure whatever you do that you...

  15. nurse refresher courses

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tgcap's topic in Nursing Career

    TGCAP, yes you can take the course and clinicals in Texas with a Texas Temporary permit. Activate license in Texas then do Endorsement for Florida. Check the Endorsement Rules on Florida's site to be...

  16. in rn refresher course now

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tashby40's topic in Retired Nurses

    We offer a Correspondence Program that would probably work for you. I also believe Sigma Theta Tau has an online program. I can be more helpful if I know your specific issues. Send me a

  17. Nurse Refresher

    TexasNurseEducator replied to tee_byrd's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi guys, I think one of the issues is not enough instructor interaction with some of these programs and appropriateness of the skills. In our program we offer a correspondence option that has lots of...

  18. Thinking about going back after 13 years!!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Swiss9500's topic in Retired Nurses

    Kudos to you for completing Refresher Program. Yes, an internship is most appropriate for you. I have had several nurses that have returned and went into a speciaility area and they feel that was a...

  19. New Jurisprudence Exam

    TexasNurseEducator replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not sure about that statistic we are a big state but, I think knowledge of the role of the Nursing Board and more information about your Nurse Practice Act is vital in any state so you can...

  20. Returning to nursing

    TexasNurseEducator replied to mamamccoy's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to do a Refresher Course. For the clinicals if not for the knowledge. This will give you recent experience and proof of competency that the recruiters are looking for. Brookhaven I think is...

  21. Thinking about going back after 13 years!!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Swiss9500's topic in Retired Nurses

    If you still need assist. I agree with jjjoy the clinical portion is essential for a refresher course. This allows you to "put it all together". I do not agree re: part time. It is crucial in my...

  22. Anyone else frustrated with 12 hour shifts?

    TexasNurseEducator posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, I am frustrated with the short sightedness of nursing management with only offering 12 hour shifts. Do they realize how difficult this is on the typical family, much less the over...

  23. refresher course for inactive nurses

    TexasNurseEducator replied to prettyRN.mom's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with Daly City these are needed skills. In our refresher program we not only review how tos but, how not to and why (evidence based practice). We have pedi and adult manikins for skills lab...

  24. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    TexasNurseEducator replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How do you contact this association? I have a Nurse Refresher student that I would like to pass the info on to. Also, does anyone know of a stethoscope that fits over the ear. She has hearing aids in...

  25. Please Read!!

    TexasNurseEducator replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Destiney, Check back with me at first of the year. We have some pending changes that may allow for clinicals for foreign educated nurses to prepare them for clinical and to transition successfully to...