turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    UTHealth FNP Spring 2016/UTMB Fall 2016

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah that's what it looks like! I have a campus tour coming up so I will be clarifying that with them. What kind of MSN programs are you looking
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    Holds in the ER

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    What kind of ER do you work in? I work in a level II so it seems like holds in level II/level Is are more common but I could be wrong! And I absolutely agree with your last comment, especially if you...
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    Day in the life of an FNP student?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anybody here currently enrolled in an FNP program? I'm hoping to start in the spring of 2016. Anybody willing to share your school experiences or map out what a day is like for you? Do you work?...
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    FNP vs. ACNP

    turnforthenurse replied to LacyMarie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you tried shadowing an FNP and an ACNP to see which one you're more drawn
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    Day in the life of an FNP student?

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for your replies. I hear finding a preceptor can be a daunting task. I've also heard that you have to pay for them. Is that
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    Letter of recommendation

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is a great idea! Thank you for the
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    turnforthenurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme please get well soon! Does anyone have any
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    11am-11pm ER nurse help!

    turnforthenurse replied to george907's topic in Emergency

    This is disheartening. I just took an 11a-11p shift (I currently work 7p-7a) which I was excited for but now I'm not so
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    How long should my resume be?

    turnforthenurse replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was always taught no more than a page, especially for new grads. You can "add" pages if you have more experience/more degrees on
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    TAXI DISCHARGES

    turnforthenurse replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    The only patients who go home by taxi are basically the A&O, walky-talky
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    ER RN must haves

    turnforthenurse replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    * Black clicky pens (so you don't have to worry about the caps) * Trauma shears - I always carry two pairs because it always helps to have you coworker cut clothes off with you! lol...one of them is a...
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    Finally Got the Job I've always wanted and now i'm nervous

    turnforthenurse replied to MMDEC's topic in Emergency

    What kind of ER is it? What levels of acuities do they see (if they utilize the 5 level ESI system)? Is it a trauma center? How long will your orientation be? Does the facility have a split adult...
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    Charge Nurses and Shift Report

    turnforthenurse replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    We have a charge nurse shift report where I work that we have to turn in, but instead it deals with how many patients are in the ED, percentage of higher acuities (level 1's and 2's), etc. As for an...
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    ASN or BSN??

    turnforthenurse replied to Beckybecks86's topic in General Students

    If you can financially (and of course consider other factors, too, like family), by all means go for your BSN. That will open up a lot of opportunities for you and a lot of hospitals nowadays prefer...
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    If you were to move from ER...

    turnforthenurse replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I honestly can't imagine myself leaving the ER. I had a coworker recently talk to me about PACU though, sounds interesting. I've also always been interested in education. I have 4 years under my...
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    Cover letter?

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are cover letters still recommended today or are they more of a thing of the past? I have heard both. If a cover letter is recommended, I am wondering if anyone can offer any assistance. My current...
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    Conscious Sedation in ED

    turnforthenurse replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

    Procedural sedation: patient needs to be in a crash cart room, IV/O2/monitor, have a consent form signed. Either 2 RNs need to be at the bedside OR 1 RN and an RT. Drugs are provider preference....
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    What Kind of Experiences before ER

    turnforthenurse replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Emergency

    I had nearly 2 years of progressive care experience (and during that time I would also float to ICU & CCU) before moving to the ER. It was a pretty easy transition for me. I highly recommend new...
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    Overflow in the er

    turnforthenurse replied to medic978's topic in Emergency

    When we have holds, that means less available beds for patients in the waiting room/coming in through EMS. It's kind of a same situation with behavioral health patients. Sometimes our psych holds...
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    Houston ER nursing jobs

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello all, So after being in limbo for awhile it looks like my husband and I will be relocating to the Houston area. We can basically live anywhere in the area so it all just depends on where I will...
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    Houston ER nursing jobs

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Some of the hospitals that I am searching for do not really give any information for their emergency departments. I am interested in this, such as annual visits, ER size/capacity, trauma...
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    Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    turnforthenurse replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    As stated before, Texas has no mandated nurse to patient ratios...as for the minimum number of staff that need to be on, I think that depends...for most ERs I would say at least 3 to 4...you need a...
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    New grad. Torn between two..ER or med/surg?

    turnforthenurse replied to Nurseresrey's topic in Emergency

    I feel like new grads should stay out the ER and gain experience elsewhere first...UNLESS your ER offers an extensive new grad program/internship. My hospital only offers about 12 weeks of...
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    San Antonio nurses!

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey everyone, So it looks like my husband and I will be moving to San Antonio this summer/early fall. We're not sure on the exact location yet. I have already been doing some research on hospitals...
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    San Antonio Methodist Residency Feb 2015

    turnforthenurse replied to KATabolic's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! I just realized this is for the residency tho. I'm an experienced nurse so I'm not sure if I qualify. I'm just looking for someone to talk to to get more information about their