ksims2008

ksims2008 has 9 years experience and specializes in ICU, home health, public health.

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1. New Nurse; How do I earn respect from PCA/CNA?

   ksims2008 replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It will change when you are actually on your own. Right now, your preceptor has the last word and sometimes it is just a matter of "trust". They don't want to be going back and forth repeating same...

2. I'm new to agency. Any advice???

   ksims2008 replied to ksims2008's topic in Agency Nurses

   Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I've been talking to many pple and they all tell me to go and try it. I agree w/ you. I'll feel better as time goes by and I learn more and most...

3. CEUs to renew RN license in Texas

   ksims2008 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   This may sound like a stupid question but how do I make sure that the CEUs offered in web sites and magazines are accept by the BON? I need to start working on my CEUs but want to make sure they're...

4. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

   ksims2008 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Jesus...I just saw this post and can't help but write...even though we are in february already... makes me cry.... Just hold her. that is why I don't work w/ children... I'd be crying the life out of...

5. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

   I'm not sure how much they pay for those positions but I think something around 38-40/h. Again, I'm not a 100% sure. They are harder units to work for because the workload of pts is more, much more...

6. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

   You're certainly welcome!

7. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

   I forgot to mention Triumph and Kindred

8. Houston RN pay?

   ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

   I could recomend an agency but I'm not sure if we're supposed to mention names here... just in case it's SEV Staffing. They're pretty good, very organized, pay daily (if you want to), and give 1:1...

9. I'm new to agency. Any advice???

   ksims2008 replied to ksims2008's topic in Agency Nurses

   Yes, I'm a scared but I'll try it and see how it goes. This hospital is a small one with only 8 ICU beds. Another agency nurse who used to work with me in my previous job, has been there and said the...

10. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh, I see...I agree w/ you. And I also think you won't have trouble doing overtime. ZHospitals are always in need of staff.... Keep eyes and ears tunned to the bonuses that sometimes they offer to get...

11. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Overtime pays better than prn in most cases. Do the math. prn varies from $33 to 35/h - no benefits (no pto) overtime is time and a half... plus

12. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd say 36 hours per week. (three

13. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    ksims2008 replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    With all my respects... but finish nursing school first, get to work in a hospital, and then talk about what you know. I appreciate you point out things that are valuable as having a job/job...

14. Houston RN pay?

    ksims2008 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Last Iheard it was around $20-23/h both in the suburbs and med

15. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    ksims2008 replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are not united. In fact the very opposite is true. I'm not talking about unions. I'm talking about being united and together fight for change, fight for their rights, for justice and...