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  1. Who has had surgery on their bunion? How long were you off work?

    jetta1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting my left foot fixed in December and was wondering how long other nurses were off work and if they returned to light duty

  2. Where are some places to buy scrubs in Houston?

    jetta1 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I've been to Wal-Mart and Life Uniform but I do not like anything they have over there. Where else can I

  3. Someone saying that they are a LVN when they are not!

    jetta1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is a patient's family member that is telling people that she is a LVN but I find out that she is nothing more than a sitter. This is against the law,

  4. Someone saying that they are a LVN when they are not!

    jetta1 replied to jetta1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is another thing which really upsets me that I didn't share. She told a RT that I let her put in a NGT in the patient/her son, because he didn't want me to insert it and that he had pointed to...

  5. Someone saying that they are a LVN when they are not!

    jetta1 replied to jetta1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The woman claiming that she is a LVN is my patient's mother. Her son is in ICU and when she comes to visit him, she is telling staff that she is a LVN. She does not work at my hospital or is employed...

  6. Someone saying that they are a LVN when they are not!

    jetta1 replied to jetta1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks! Just wanted to make sure before I tell my

  7. Anyone worn SAS shoes before?

    jetta1 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There's a store near me and I'm thinking about getting a pair. I took a look at the shoes but don't know what to get! They have slip-on shoes and those that lace up with a couple of styles in each....

  8. Does anyone stay in an apt in the Medical Center in Houston?

    jetta1 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm looking right now and have having a hard time finding one. Which apartment do you stay at and is it a place that you would recommend? Why or why

  9. Does anyone stay in an apt in the Medical Center in Houston?

    jetta1 replied to jetta1's topic in Texas Nursing

    foxyhill21, are you thinking about leaving Villas at Coronado? How do you like it there? I looked at it and I like everything about it except for the traffic getting in and getting

  10. Does anyone stay in an apt in the Medical Center in Houston?

    jetta1 replied to jetta1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi veggiegarden! I actually looked at Archstone Brompton! I could have got a really good deal there for a crazy amount of sq. footage. I'm still looking around at a couple of other places but thank...

  11. nurse friendly texas hospitals?

    jetta1 replied to LearningRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Usually, the only place that has shifts like that is in the

  12. Have you or someone you know been written up by a doctor?

    jetta1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I haven't myself but I was wondering what the reasoning was for the

  13. Medsurg at St. Luke's in Houston or ICU at Clear Lake Regional?

    jetta1 replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure St. Luke's is only offering Med/Surg? I work ICU here and we are short! Talk to Cheryl Bothe. I don't know her number off the top of my head but she works in Nurse

  14. Opinions?

    jetta1 replied to 11:11's topic in Texas Nursing

    Shirley, since you love UTMB and Galvestion, do you plan on working there when you graduate? Just wondering! I had clinicals there for two classes and also worked there for 6 or 7 months and was not...

  15. Opinions?

    jetta1 replied to 11:11's topic in Texas Nursing

    Galveston is yucky. You don't want to go there. Take a look at Clear Lake. It's really nice there and I had clinicals at their hospital and liked

  16. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    jetta1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm working my first night shift tonight and I have no idea how I'm going to do it! I'm a "day" person and I tried staying up last night but barely made it to 12:30. I'm usually in bed about 10:30 at...

  17. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    jetta1 replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you may have polycystic ovaries or

  18. Elevated cortisol level- what does it mean?

    jetta1 replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you may have polycystic ovaries or

  19. What was your orientation like?

    jetta1 replied to dianacs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in critical care also. My orientation was just under 12 weeks. The amount of time spent on orientation depended on you at my hospital. In the beginning before I actually started on the unit, I had...

  20. Are male nurses welcome in hospitals ?

    jetta1 replied to kunal's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree. I was just sharing that since he is so concerned about being a male nurse, that the only time I have seen potential problems with this was with my male classmates during our OB rotation. Not...

  21. Are male nurses welcome in hospitals ?

    jetta1 replied to kunal's topic in Texas Nursing

    How are you thinking that being male is going to diminish your chances of getting a job? I just don't get it. Hospitals do not "avoid" hiring male nurses and I hardly think that they have a policy for...

  22. What is it like being on your own?

    jetta1 replied to RN50's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like it. I work the same schedule as my preceptor for a month after I'm off orientation so that I still have someone to go to when I have questions, and yes, I am still asking a lot of questions!...

  23. Money Issues!!!!

    jetta1 replied to jaguarjaz's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd call the hospitals and talk with nurse recruitment or similar departments about. Apply for loans at the financial aid office in the meanwhile and apply for scholarships. The school of nursing...

  24. Ok...This is getting old

    jetta1 replied to MLK RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend that failed the first time and she took Kaplan and she passed. She says it really helps you how to take a test and answer questions. I know you are disappointed but keep your head up...

  25. any HBU graduates?

    jetta1 replied to futurenurseTx's topic in Texas Nursing

    They pretty much take their own students. I had taken most of my pre-reqs at U of H and took an A&P course at HBU because they were offering it sooner because they are on the quarter system. I...