sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. NS+Amphotericin=bad

    sjt9721 replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    Some IV compatability charts (found on the inside covers of medication reference books) display this information. You might also check with a hospital pharmacy to get a more complete

  2. Upset about pay in this area...

    sjt9721 replied to leisa22's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know about the San Antonio area, but I'm in DFW and our interns (new grads) start around

  3. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    sjt9721 replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The school also is seeking state approval to offer an undergraduate degree in allied health, which Bentley said is a precursor to a nursing degree. In addition to offering a licensed professional...

  4. ICE-- your cellphone

    sjt9721 replied to rjflyn's topic in Emergency

    My husband and I did this months ago except we didn't use the "ICE" designation. I'm listed as "WIFE" in his phone and he's listed as "HUSBAND" in mine. I've been that frustrated ED nurse scrolling...

  5. Lots of new hospitals opening, but two years experience required?

    sjt9721 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. Imagine yourself the CNO of a brand-new facility. The budget was created by relying on projections & similar-sized hospitals. Your ability to educate/train staff is limited...

  6. TNCC: good to have?

    sjt9721 replied to JohnRN04's topic in Emergency

    TNCC teaches & reinforces a systematic approach to patient assessment and discusses interventions & procedures commonly seen in the trauma patient. Go with an open mind...you just might enjoy...

  7. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    sjt9721 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree that we're in a "fast food" society Last I heard, our induction rate is right at 90%. And about a third of our deliveries are C-section. I don't know what the breakdown is for "elective"...

  8. relocating to Ft. Worth

    sjt9721 replied to military spouse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Enjoy your time out here & let us know! We'll set up the welcome wagon!

  9. relocating to Ft. Worth

    sjt9721 replied to military spouse's topic in Texas Nursing

    North Hills Medical Center: http://www.northhillshospital.com/ Baylor (multiple sites): www.baylorhealth.com Harris-Methodist (multiple sites): http://www.texashealth.org/ There's a start for you. It...

  10. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

    sjt9721 replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas Nursing

    The ICU/CCU Internship at Medical Center of Plano is excellent. They have combined didactic instruction, bedside experience, and the AACN online program to create a very thorough internship. Feel free...

  11. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    sjt9721 replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    What an excellent, thought-provoking topic! Let the debate begin...

  12. ER NP and jobs in the field

    sjt9721 replied to cadency's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most of the hospitals in my area contract with physician groups to provide ED coverage. In those situations, you would be hired by the group, and then assigned to a facility that recognizes NPs in...

  13. CNA in Texas

    sjt9721 replied to MattP's topic in Texas Nursing

    Many hospitals will hire nursing students into Nursing Assistant/Nurse Tech/Nurse Extern positions after one semester of school. Most of the ones I've seen don't require the CNA course/designation for...

  14. Transfer of License

    sjt9721 replied to ShortyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Your temporary license was assigned. I would think the BNE is still in the process of verifying your background check/fingerprint cards. Keep your fingers crossed and keep in touch with them until you...

  15. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

    sjt9721 replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas Nursing

    Plenty of jobs in the DFW area...just depends on what you want to do! Frisco to Grapevine would be 45 minutes to an hour, depending on what time you were driving (7a? 7p? Banker's hours?) I think most...

  16. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

    sjt9721 replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in Stonebridge Ranch just off Eldorado & Lake Forest. Market Street is at Eldorado & Ridge (just north of the Craig Ranch area). Super WalMart is east of Craig Ranch on McKinney Ranch...

  17. Medical decision Unit or Chest Pain observation

    sjt9721 replied to Dalzac's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our ED is a recognized "Chest Pain Center" but the area is housed within the ED. Patients are placed there after the ED evaluation if their EKG/enzymes are relatively normal but their story is 'good'...

  18. So lost and confused here

    sjt9721 replied to googleypoo2004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have gotten a lot of great advice! Some hospitals pay for your tuition (they send you a check at the start of the semester & then you pay the school) and then you owe them time after...

  19. overtime

    sjt9721 replied to margeux's topic in Travel

    The no-time-and-a-half issue was alive & well prior to last year's legislation. I worked for a large/Level I/teaching facility that didn't pay OT. We were somehow categorized as exempt, yet still...

  20. Got a sunburn....

    sjt9721 replied to begalli's topic in General Nursing

    My long-standing "nurse-heal-thyself" remedies for sunburn: Drink plenty of water/Gatorade Ibuprofen (600mg-800mg doses for anti-inflammatory effect) Aloe lotion during the day Noxema at night Mom...

  21. Generic Drugs compared to Brand Name Drugs.

    sjt9721 replied to Swedenboi6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My comment is directed toward the lab portion of your experiment. I will state up front that it has been a loonngggg time since I took Micro! What are you hoping to see after placing cold-medicine...

  22. My son double dosed his Adderall!! Help!!

    sjt9721 replied to Katydidit34's topic in Pediatric

    Call the Poison Control Hotline @ 1-800-222-1222. They are a better resource than an online message board and can provide more accurate information. :) Hope your son does

  23. Question for Nurse Educators

    sjt9721 replied to kitty9898's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I completed an Advanced Nurse Educator Certificate while working on my MSN in Administration. The courses were used in place of my electives & I think it extended my degree plan by 1-2 semesters...

  24. ER NP and jobs in the field

    sjt9721 replied to cadency's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are only a few ENP programs in the country. I believe there's one in Houston but I'm unsure of which school. The University of Texas at Arlington began its ENP program 1-2 years ago. Here's the...

  25. Pay Scale for Flight Nurses?

    sjt9721 replied to student4ever's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Same story here in the DFW area with our free-standing flight programs. The trade-off is the opportunity to do the job and the possibility of better hours. Some work 24-hour shifts which translates to...