txsummerRN

txsummerRN has 3 years experience and specializes in PICU.

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1. Herbs and Breastfeeding- any books out there?

   txsummerRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Holistic

   Yes, I imagine Dr. Hale would have some information on the subject. The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto also might have some good resources. I find most of the mainstream drug guides to be too...

2. Can we speak frankly about salary? - Switch to CNM program

   txsummerRN replied to txsummerRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   Thanks!

3. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

   txsummerRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   I know 2 managers who had to have the 'body odor talk' with an employee. They both felt terrible about it, but their coworkers were extremely

4. Can we speak frankly about salary? - Switch to CNM program

   txsummerRN posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   Hello All, I am halfway through a PNP program and am increasingly finding that my heart is just not 'in it.' For the past 2 years I have dreamed of becoming a CNM, but I also felt that I had already...

5. Can a PNP work in a hospital setting?

   txsummerRN replied to caseyspen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   It may also depend on your state. Here in Texas, NPs are required to have acute care certification to work in hospitals. All of the PNPs I work with (in a pedi hospital) had to get a post-master's...

6. Writing Sample?!?!

   txsummerRN replied to txsummerRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hey Guys, Thanks for the great advice! I worked all weekend on a paper that I think turned out alright. The interview went well and I found out I was accepted into the program before even handing...

7. Writing Sample?!?!

   txsummerRN replied to txsummerRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'll have to see what I can dig up, but I don't remember any incredibly well written papers from nursing school. That didn't seem to be a big priority. Thanks for the advice so far!

8. Writing Sample?!?!

   txsummerRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have an interview for a PNP program coming up and they've requested that I bring along a writing sample. Does anyone have any advice as to what they're looking for? I figure they want some sort of...

9. Where do people like me work?

   txsummerRN replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

   Pediatric ICU is a great choice too! We are definitely Type A, overly cautious, follow-every-rule people, and people that aren't that way make us crazy!

10. Summer externship in PICU - any advice?

    txsummerRN replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    All great advice! During my ICU externship I always worked under an RN. I could give some medications, chart, work on my assessment skills, learn more about interacting with the health care team,...

11. Methodist Hospital

    txsummerRN replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't work at Methodist but I can answer some of your questions. Methodist is in the Texas Medical Center, inside the 610 loop, on the South side. Other hospitals in the TMC are St. Luke's, MD...

12. Intimidating? ME?

    txsummerRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it's time to lay everything out on the table. I bet if you broach the subject directly, in your typically nice manner, it might help. Good luck! What a rotten situation though! Ugh! Mean...

13. pediatric APN in TX

    txsummerRN replied to srleslie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey srleslie. Did you ever get your questions answered? I want to know about APNs finding PICU positions as well! It seems like there aren't that many positions available since there are so few...

14. Pre-Nursing Student (TX) needs advice on what track to pursue :)

    txsummerRN replied to FutureNurseJT's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi JT, Well, there are benefits to each different degree. If you get and ADN you are done with school and working that much faster. I have a BSN but work alongside ADNs in an ICU and they know just...

15. what is the worst part of the job?

    txsummerRN replied to nursehopeful117's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing certainly has a lot of negatives, but overall, for me anyways, it's a great field where you can really make a difference. It's true that you really have to be dedicated, that you see lots of...