chulada77

chulada77 ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. RN pay in Houston, TX

    chulada77 replied to ineedachange1's topic in General Nursing

    So ASNs in the hospitals in Houston are not Rare at all! People don’t even know who’s the asn vs bsn , I am a BSN and have worked in 2 major hospital systems . Both hospitals were loaded w a mix...

  2. Houston Christian University (HCU) FNP or PNP

    chulada77 replied to JanuaryMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    There are some semesters that I ve had to really “cram”, namely Advanced Pharm, but for the most part I spend a block amount time daily dedicated to school and it has been enough. I personally get...

  3. Black woman wearing puff pigtails to work

    chulada77 replied to HoopNurseMomo's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the policy and aura of your hospital . I worked at a county hospital and pigtails would have been totally acceptable; some of the other hospitals might think differently but I...

  4. New Nurse Precepting a New Grad Nurse

    chulada77 replied to AllyAnnie2115's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your new grad nurse what you wish someone had shown or told

  5. Quitting CNA job on a work day?

    chulada77 replied to Plantladynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds odd that a “state healthcare registry” would keep track and report you quitting. In the state of Texas HR can only yes or no that you were employed somewhere but not about what they thought...

  6. How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    chulada77 replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    2009-$30

  7. Some advice on "Orientation"

    chulada77 replied to Birdsofprey's topic in General Nursing

    Normal -unfortunately. Best advice is once u get to ur unit ask questions and watch ur well respected experienced nurses. But watch several of them, you ll take a little something from each one....

  8. Houston Christian University (HCU) FNP or PNP

    chulada77 replied to JanuaryMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes and No Catie, they do have a list of facilities that have taken their students before and have current agreements with. If you want something particular then you can find a preceptor, which is...

  9. Houston Christian University (HCU) FNP or PNP

    chulada77 replied to JanuaryMSN's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, I am currently in the program and have enjoyed it. 8 wk courses so u ll take 2 classes each semester. I enjoy the Instructors so no complaints on my side. I have kids and a full time job which I...

  10. Failed Capstone clincial....

    chulada77 replied to sophia_29k's topic in General Students

    So, first I must say that as a former preceptor and clinical instructor I genuinely taught my students and didn’t look at it as a pass/fail type of thing. I wanted to produce a clinically strong...

  11. GPA for NP School

    chulada77 replied to MariaHarrington's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It absolutely depends on several variables. I have 2 bachelors degrees with a 3.78 in my BA and a 3.4 in my BSN. Normally I would not have been confident about my BSN gpa but I have a fabulous work...

  12. Didn't scan a narcotic at bedside

    chulada77 replied to Hailbop16's topic in General Nursing

    A first time Narc mistake happens. As long is it's not a habit then you ll probably get a slap on the hand and possibly a drug test which I would offer to do. I personally tend to chart a note at the...

  13. Another NCLEX anxiety/Kaplan post

    chulada77 replied to gennn19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never did a Kaplan but I hear it's fabulous. Practice your questions endlessly. The day before give yourself some You-Time; have a nice dinner with a little nightcap, sleep well, and dress for...

  14. what should i have done.

    chulada77 replied to heyimnew911's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you should have notified the MD as it was new change of status. You did give the correct Med but should be watching that vitals don't change. Was Librium being given? If meds aren't given for a...

  15. 12 and 1/2 hours with only 30 minutes for lunch

    chulada77 replied to blenderbottle's topic in General Students

    I taught clinicals in the past but never worked my students for 12hrs. The purpose of clinicals is to LEARN and a student can't/won't learn anything if they are being overloaded with busywork or being...

  16. Stop the preceptor madness!

    chulada77 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Myoglobin, you need some Dave Ramsey in your life!! Holy

  17. Possession charges

    chulada77 replied to sarahellie's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Texas-yes

  18. New nurse getting yelled at by supervisor nurse

    chulada77 replied to Nurse128's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Tell her "Ma'am, it is inappropriate and unprofessional for you to be speaking to me in this aggressive manner. I am requesting that you stop immediately." Ensure that you have a reliable witness...

  19. Thinking about quitting nursing school..

    chulada77 replied to champagneg's topic in General Students

    Many of us have questioned ourselves during nursing school so don't jump to conclusions yet. Some students understand the information and do wonderfully in clinicals but the tests questions seem to...

  20. ED after ICU?

    chulada77 replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

    The ED is known for overworked, understaffed and few resources so if chaos and lack of support was an issue before then the ED might be a struggle. I don't have ICU experience so can only speak on...

  21. Possession charges

    chulada77 replied to sarahellie's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you check BON it ll tell you what the status of your license is and at least you ll have an idea of whether you have a pending investigation. I would make moves like enrolling in a program so that...

  22. Had to work as CNA

    chulada77 replied to Sol95's topic in General Nursing

    I have always said "I ll park cars or dig a ditch as long as you pay me right". Basically if they want to underutilize you and pay you as a nurse then their loss. Naturally I wouldn't let it become a...

  23. Real vs fake chest pain

    chulada77 replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    As an agency nurse that fluctuates units I tend to get TONS (up to 10) reported Chest pain cases during the first day of my rotation. The inmates know what s/s to say they are experiencing. I tend to...

  24. texas prisons

    chulada77 replied to Strawberrykool's topic in Correctional

    As an agency nurse, working for UTMB in the prisons is far worse than any inmate or unit! Estelle unit is definitely a fast pace and the other nurses like to see "what you're made of" and all the...

  25. 4th year BScN student... senior clinical in corrections

    chulada77 replied to erindalhousie's topic in Correctional

    I think working corrections/doing a rotation will give you a different prespective of nursing. The ways that a hospital runs and a correctional setting are very different. Also, you may be pleasantly...