sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Plano Nurses....

    sjt9721 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Texas Nursing

    You're right, but that's only an issue if you have to go Downtown. I'm happy living in McKinney and working in Plano. I "did my time" at a big Dallas hospital and now am more than happy to work in...

  2. is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    sjt9721 replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    2007 Tax Rate: FRISCO CITY = 0.450000000 COLLIN COUNTY = 0.245000000 COLLIN CO COM COLLEGE = 0.086984000 FRISCO ISD = 1.350000000 Above are the tax rates for...

  3. is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    sjt9721 replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I plugged in "Frisco; $300,000; 4BR, 2.5BA" into Yahoo Real Estate and got 300 homes for sale....

  4. continueing education requirements

    sjt9721 replied to gonzo1's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Bioterrorism requirement expired. I believe it was to have been completed by September 2007. The Forensic requirement does not have an expiration date. And you should keep the certificate...

  5. is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    sjt9721 replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    i can't quote new grad rates for you but can give you other information about the area. you will see thunderstorms with possibly hail/tornados in the north texas region. i've grown up around this...

  6. 2 weeks notice next year because I want to move out?

    sjt9721 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't leave a good job unless I had another waiting for me, but that's just the type of person I am. Have you considered travel

  7. Blood draw from IVs?

    sjt9721 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Here you go...I found this through CINAHL. I agree with a previous post. It's about technique. You can hemolyze blood through an 18ga if you suck the plunger back hard enough! Baer DM; Baer DM...

  8. Rushville, IN Helicopter Crash

    sjt9721 posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    God bless the pilot, nurse, and paramedic killed today. And God be with their families and friends during this time.

  9. Rushville, IN Helicopter Crash

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

    They're speculating that the main rotors somehow came apart from the aircraft. The rotors were found over 200 yards away from the fuselage. My continued prayers for all those

  10. Share Your Saying

    sjt9721 replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Originally Posted by Nicky30 Useless as boobies on a bull. We have one like this...except it's "t!t$ on a boar hog"... And while I'm exposing my red neck to everyone, let me go ahead & add:...

  11. Need cheap scrubs and a lab coat

    sjt9721 replied to Ambitiouz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When you're in a uniform store, look for the "unisex" scrubs. They're typically generic and cost around $9.99 per piece. They're not the best fit for all body types, but they get the job done...

  12. Considering move to Irving, Texas

    sjt9721 replied to Shannaikook's topic in Texas Nursing

    If your husband hires on with Irving PD, have him ask around as well. Police officers have valuable information! I moved down here to Lewisville 10 years ago and had a list of apartments to visit. I...

  13. Share Your Saying

    sjt9721 replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    (I apologize if these have already been posted...) "Trolls never die." "You're either green & growing...or ripe & rotting." (Ray Kroc) "Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for...

  14. Breach of patient confidentiality?

    sjt9721 replied to chelleshocked's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.html

  15. Breach of patient confidentiality?

    sjt9721 replied to chelleshocked's topic in General Nursing

    how did this woman access the shot record? and if it's already on file with fort worth isd, then how was someone in big spring able to access it? your friend should file a complaint with the big...

  16. Family members at bedside

    sjt9721 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    nursbee04 said: I am one hundred percent for pain control and palliative care...Too many times I have seen patients and families hit in the face with EOL issues because no one addressed any of it...

  17. Family members at bedside

    sjt9721 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    :sofahider (I am laughing behind this

  18. 20 hours of CEU?

    sjt9721 replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nurse.com/ This is just one place that offers continuing nursing education. Check out the Unlimited CE for $39.95/year. Do you work in a hospital? If so, contact your education department....

  19. ACLS vs. BLS

    sjt9721 replied to jjc1121's topic in General Nursing

    Having all the different courses is not a source of revenue for the AHA. Actually, when you advertise for a course, you are required to declare that none of the funds collected are for the AHA. Course...

  20. ACLS vs. BLS

    sjt9721 replied to jjc1121's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to move that direction with my ACLS & PALS

  21. ACLS vs. BLS

    sjt9721 replied to jjc1121's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I know as a BLS/ACLS/PALS Training Center Faculty for AHA: BLS includes adult/child and infant content, use of AED, and relief of choking. ACLS does not include the above & is more...

  22. Paris Regional Medical Center

    sjt9721 replied to nevb's topic in Texas Nursing

    O.M.G. I have no words after reading that. And Commuter...No apology is necessary.

  23. UHC thread CLOSED Whaaaa! It was a great thread!

    sjt9721 replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    "Snarky"..........that's a new word for me....I like it. Thank you for adding to my

  24. Where do you give your heparin?

    sjt9721 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Lower abdomen. Our rep always told us: "Lovenox in the lovehandles". I also like the saying from another post: "Belly - below the button".

  25. Any health benefits of hot and humid climate?

    sjt9721 replied to Nuieve's topic in General Students

    Yeah, don't ya just love sleet! I worked nights in Edmond's ED and it started sleeting one morning around 0500. I could only get halfway home because of this big hill on Memorial Road...no one could...