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  1. Best Agencies in Houston, TX

    buenavidaRN replied to MBARN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Yes, they have a contract with all the HCA hospitals. Just like anywhere else in TX, all M/S or M/S tele will have up to 5. on more straight tele floors you will have max 4 and I think the PCU is...

  2. Best Agencies in Houston, TX

    buenavidaRN replied to MBARN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I really liked All About Staffing (now it's called Parallon Workforce Mgmt Solutions). Depending on what area you are looking at working in depends on the shift availability. I had ample work (it was...

  3. TX PRN agency

    buenavidaRN replied to haemma's topic in Agency Nurses

    I worked for 3 months in Houston (after a travel assignment and before I left for my next one), I was able to work full-time hours each week and at one hospital. I have worked registry before, and am...

  4. reciprocity from CA to TX

    buenavidaRN replied to berna1126's topic in Texas Nursing

    berna1126: ahhh ... I haven't logged in for quite a while ... so, maybe you already found your answer, but in case you didn't ... It just depends on what state. For CA it's about 5 weeks, for Hawaii...

  5. NCLEX and Kaplan

    buenavidaRN replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought Kaplan was really helpful. I was consistantly in the mid to upper 60's, but as I got closer to test time my scores kept dropping. Two days before my scheduled test day I got a 55 and about...

  6. travel nursing

    buenavidaRN replied to dixiedaughter's topic in Travel

    It's kinda a broad question/statement. I am a travel nurse ... There are so many companies, I don't think you will find a website that says this one is good and these are bad. All have pros and cons...

  7. New Grad landed in Houston, TX, no jobs, but have agency offer?

    buenavidaRN replied to hnt1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hopefully you have both found a job ... but I would suggest to stay away from any agency as a new grad. I have a little more than 3 years as a RN and have worked for agency/registry and as a traveler....

  8. reciprocity from CA to TX

    buenavidaRN replied to berna1126's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a little late, but I got my CA license (originally from TX) and I am assuming the process is the same from CA to TX as it is from TX to CA. Go through all the steps ... background check,...

  9. Thoughts on this travel company???

    buenavidaRN replied to ICUgeek's topic in Travel

    I have done two assignments with Aureus and I am about to submit for my third. I would like to stay with Aureus, but I am still decided on a position to go for. I have had a great experience with...

  10. Nursing Student with a Drug Addiction

    buenavidaRN replied to VanessaLee13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does the nursing school do drug tests? We were all drug tested at orientation. Just a thought

  11. Obtaining home med list

    buenavidaRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient has the med bottles it is best, most of the time (even with AAOx4 pts) they can't remember dosages or things like that. It's no big deal, we just get the info and then send the bottles...

  12. Work non-nursing related job while in school?

    buenavidaRN replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I had a non-nursing job during all of nursing school. Knowing what I know now, especially with the current job market for new grads in many areas, I advise everyone to try to get a hospital job. I...

  13. Queens MC vs Straub? any takers?

    buenavidaRN replied to ericb's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit late with the reply ... but I worked at QMC and absolutely LOVED it! It is a great hospital, all around. If we ever moved back to the island QMC would be my first choice. I worked on a tele...

  14. Moving to Oahu 2012/ Licensing

    buenavidaRN replied to madilynn's topic in General Nursing

    HawaiiRN808: do you know of any hospitals (especially on Oahu or the Big Island) using travelers? If so, what agencies? I was a perm staff RN on Oahu a couple of years back and have been thinking...

  15. Bucket List, Maui

    buenavidaRN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    jimbr1: how have you liked your assignment at MMMC? I've been looking at it as a possibility ... thanks for any

  16. help with reviewing for nclex-rn

    buenavidaRN replied to justjojo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really loved Kaplan. Going to the class and having them teach you about the 'golden tower of nursing.' That may have just been my teacher's thing ... But, you have to imagine, for the test, that you...

  17. Nursing Career Question

    buenavidaRN replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't bring literal work home, other than the occasional studying for extra classes or courses, but you do have cases that touch you emotionally. Some will affect you for a couple of hours and...

  18. Thank you, nurses

    buenavidaRN replied to laurah4k's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. A thank you note to the staff is always appreciated and very meaningful. I know I was not involved in your Grandpa's care, but thank you for the 'thanks.' It is always...

  19. Hawaii RNs?

    buenavidaRN replied to RN_Job_Hunting's topic in General Nursing

    I moved to Hawaii right after graduation. I did not work in a hospital during school, so I did not have any CNA/tech/general hospital work experience (something I would highly recommend now). I spoke...

  20. Hypothetical New Grad Residency Pregnancy Question

    buenavidaRN replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    I may be misunderstanding you, and maybe I just don't know about the residency programs you are talking about ... usually the residency programs are for 12 or 16 weeks, some with classroom training,...

  21. Was told I don't make a difference in the lives of Alz pts....

    buenavidaRN replied to NurseBunny13's topic in General Nursing

    Be encouraged! Remember, we are technically working for the hospital/supervisors/etc., but we are really working for the patients and their families! It is part of our job to always treat each patient...

  22. Procedure for NG feeding/meds

    buenavidaRN replied to PreemieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been taught, and practiced, returning all of the residual regardless of the amount. With that being said, if you are checking residuals regularly you shouldn't end up with an obscene...

  23. Ding Dong the Witch is dead

    buenavidaRN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Although it may seem like a hassle I am so thankful for required CEU's. I have been licensed in a state that does not require any continuing education, and to me that is a bit scary. CE is only for...

  24. Will agencies hire new grad if I worked for them as a CNA?

    buenavidaRN replied to Devie06's topic in Agency Nurses

    I know it is frustrating as a new grad to try to find work. I was told by one HR, 'good luck, there are about 100 applicants per 1 new grad job.' That was more than 3 years ago and I have heard it has...

  25. True life as a nurse

    buenavidaRN replied to Wendi Decker's topic in General Nursing

    Everything in life is about balance, right? Nursing too. I love working 12s because I LOVE my days off, and I find I am almost as tired after working an 8. So, for me it is worth it to stay an extra 4...