sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Glycemic Control-Pregnancy

    sjt9721 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is based on the Sweet Success program:

  2. New PhD/DNP program in Oklahoma

    sjt9721 replied to sjt9721's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Private school... Scholarships got me through my undergrad...and one small loan from Uncle

  3. Can I work as CNA with RN degree?

    sjt9721 replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    With an undergraduate degree in nursing, yes, you could work as a CNA. You would be bound by the job description provided by the hiring facility. You could not identify yourself as a nurse since you...

  4. Name Badge Credentials

    sjt9721 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you guys, but you have to admit...people can get a little liberal in their definition of "credential". I've actually seen something similar to this: sjt9721, RN, BSN, MSN, CCRN, CEN, BLS,...

  5. Name Badge Credentials

    sjt9721 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's too bad. My facility puts my licensure after my name; then on the second line they allow one degree and one certification. sjt9721, RN MSN,

  6. Nervous over possible termination

    sjt9721 replied to funsizedliv's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posts and offer my support. That being said...no matter the outcome of today's meeting, please take heed of the post above. Employment is one thing, but licensure is another. If...

  7. Is this odd to you too?

    sjt9721 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    We had a 4-year old drowning. When ME's office came to get him from our ED, the guy simply wrapped him in a sheet and carried him out the door. I realize the child wasn't that big/heavy, but it just...

  8. N. Dallas nursing program ?'s

    sjt9721 replied to AsEpSiS's topic in General Nursing

    Texas Christian accelerated BSN http://www.nursing.tcu.edu/accelerated.asp UT Arlington www.uta.edu/nursing Q: Do you have an accelerated program for 2nd degree seeking students? A: No, but second...

  9. Sigma Theta Tau membership

    sjt9721 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    once you are inducted into stt, you are always a member. to be considered "active" you must keep up with your dues. active membership allows you to receive the publications, access resources on the...

  10. License good for less than a year?

    sjt9721 replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    They're still sending the certificate for the initial license. It's the wallet cards that have gone

  11. License good for less than a year?

    sjt9721 replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    And...you won't need to have proof of 20 hours of continuing eduducation for this first renewal period. But for your next renewal period, your 20 CEs must be dated between Nov2009-Nov2011....

  12. Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate - Where to get in D/FW area

    sjt9721 replied to redranger's topic in Texas Nursing

    in the North Dallas/Richardson/Plano area..... www.emts911.org

  13. OSU-OKC's AAS Degree

    sjt9721 replied to JordaninOklahoma's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You can compare NCLEX pass rates here:

  14. need NRP card ASAP

    sjt9721 replied to xiaqiu's topic in Texas Nursing

    From the NRP site: I lost my NRP Provider card, how can I replace it? To receive a replacement NRP Provider Course Completion Card, please contact the instructor of your course. He/she will be able to...

  15. Help Please!!

    sjt9721 replied to ashleyjean3's topic in Emergency

    Settle down...everyone! This is the trouble with message boards. Generalizations and difficulty expressing/interpreting emotions. Nrsang97 gave a description of how things are in HER unit. Obviously...

  16. Nurses being laid off in some parts of the country. What about Dallas RNs?

    sjt9721 replied to Buddyken's topic in Texas Nursing

    i do understand, and i don't mean to offend, but you posted this same question on 12-16-08 (see below). and that's not the first thread you've started about nursing in the dallas/dfw area. sometimes...

  17. Nurses being laid off in some parts of the country. What about Dallas RNs?

    sjt9721 replied to Buddyken's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ken...you keep starting threads about DFW/Texas. Are you just trying to stir the pot, or are you really going to move here? :wink2: Just do it

  18. HCA Grow Your Own ADN program

    sjt9721 replied to ybstressed's topic in Texas Nursing

    It is the same basic program, but specifics such as schedules will vary across facilities. The Division office is working with the schools and individual hospitals to make this program a success....

  19. Unemployed, need to renew my CPR?

    sjt9721 replied to afranklin's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360

  20. pay rates in dfw area for rn

    sjt9721 replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    My first RN rate was $12.07/hr (OKC, '94). I'll leave out the part about walking to work...uphill both ways...barefoot in the

  21. To Flu Shot or Not??

    sjt9721 replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    Enjoy the TDap. While I loathe getting stuck, I've never reacted or fell ill after any vaccinations. Then I had the TDap last year... Sure my arm was a little sore...I always get 'em in my dominant...

  22. To Flu Shot or Not??

    sjt9721 replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    A paragraph or two would make this a lot easier to

  23. switched from day to mid shift?

    sjt9721 replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    The shifts should first be opened for volunteers, then your plan sounds very reasonable. The skill mix does need to be a consideration...you do need to have some experience/expertise on the...

  24. HCA Grow Your Own ADN program

    sjt9721 replied to ybstressed's topic in Texas Nursing

    you're right. good days & bad days happen everywhere. and in the long scheme of things, 2 years is not that long. especially when you think of what they are paying for. i'd bet it takes people a...

  25. When does my license need to be renewed??

    sjt9721 replied to daisy87's topic in Texas Nursing

    From the BON (emphasis mine): First Time Renewals A nurse newly licensed in Texas either by examination or by endorsing from another state is exempt from the continuing education requirement for the...