TexasPoodleMix

TexasPoodleMix

Member

  • Content

    232

  • Visitors

    4,426

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by TexasPoodleMix

  1. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a plan ! I am getting all kinds of knots in my stomach and i am not even a student nurse yet. Thank you so much for preparing me

  2. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    hee hee , true. What about the "poor evaluations" ?? Don't get me wrong, I have no problem working a few xtra shifts a month (more money), but call me selfish, my time with my husband and my time...

  3. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    This I know is going to sound stupid, but this sounds very familiar to a situation I have with an organization I volunteer for. I signed up to foster *one small* dog at a time. By small I mean 20...

  4. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief. So you are basically always "on call" ????? This gets even more disturbing. I have no problem with screening my calls and no problem with saying no, I have plans. But I do get nervous...

  5. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    This disturbs me. How do you handle it?? What kind of threats/intimidation?? I have been in sitatuations/jobs where they expect the job to be your "life". I don't like that. It can be a big part,...

  6. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    That is what my MIL told me to do. (she's a nurse)More questions: Do they 'expect' you to answer the phone on your days off ???????? Do they give you flack if you don't answer the phone ?? Can you...

  7. OVERTIME situation

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing

    I am about to try and get into nursing school and I want to know one thing... When yall talk about this , do you mean they call you on your days off, etc. to come into work ??? Do they sign you up on...

  8. New BUSH Overtime TakeBack Law

    TexasPoodleMix replied to alatta58's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Can someone please explain all of this to me in simple terms. I have a severe headache right now and don't feel like reading through all of

  9. What could be wrong?? (hives)

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am concerned about my husbands mom who is experiencing hives, usually in the morning. They are usually on her arms and she said this morning her lips were very swollen. I am hoping it isn't Lupus or...

  10. Future Employer wants to run a credit check?!?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to hospicenurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I tend to agree. Criminal check, fine, but credit check, I see no reason to pick that

  11. What could be wrong?? (hives)

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    One thing that dawned on me is it might be she is allergic to some dogs who she has been dog sitting for a couple of months. Both are high shedders (min pin and a chihuahua) I don't think she has had...

  12. Future Employer wants to run a credit check?!?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to hospicenurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I did not know this. I don't have much credit, just a few credit cards and store cards that are closed. I do have one charge off from around 2000 for $600. All the rest of my crd. is pretty good....

  13. Thought for the Day: Make Sure You Visit Before Committing!

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry things didn't turn out the way you want ! At least you checked it out first before it became a real nitemare

  14. Do families HAVE to suffer while in school?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to carlalogan's topic in General Nursing

    this thread reminds me... remember in middle school, everyone said how harrrrd jr. high is, remember jr. high how we dreaded hs because of algebra, etc. etc. I still TO THIS DAY remember my 2nd grade...

  15. what other degrees do you have outside of RN

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Carotid's topic in General Nursing

    BS Psych. MA Counseling (big mistake) starting on ADN in August 05 !

  16. Do families HAVE to suffer while in school?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to carlalogan's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine ! In grad school everyone was always talking about how "hard" it was and yadda yadda ya but it wasn't really. People tend to

  17. Questions for Nurses who are married to Nurses!

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Jen2's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a woman who is married to a nurse and it works out great. I am not sure how they work their schedules but I know she is really happy

  18. new grad rns ?

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it possible (common) to get an RN position in a LTC facility fresh out of school ? (with an adn) Thanks

  19. Some ??s about CNA training, pay, etc.

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi ! I beginning to finish up my prereques in the fall then apply to the RN program around March. (I am also going to apply to a couple of lvn programs but I really want to get into the RN Program...

  20. new grad rns ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People tell me I am crazy for wanting to work in ltc . truth is i have always had such a soft spot for the elderly. everyone is always so concerned about 'the children' and it seems as though the...

  21. Some ??s about CNA training, pay, etc.

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the insight. I would prefer an rn. I just hear so many 'horror' stories on how hard it is to get in, etc. The advisor told me with my grades, it shouldn't be a problem, I just...

  22. new grad rns ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks, Ari

  23. Student Nurse with Breast Cancer

    TexasPoodleMix replied to indigo's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you, you sound amazing.

  24. How far as too far to drive to college? how far would you drive ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to azebe00's topic in General Nursing

    I know your concerns. I would drive about an hour probably one way. There are alot of factors I would consider. Maybe you can find a short cut? Or car pool (that always makes it go

  25. Prescription drug addiction?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone in the same situation. Very distressing to watch. I have no