sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Is this Ok just use a compact state license?

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Even with a Compact license, you must apply for a TX license if you change your permanent residence to TX. You can only have one "home state". Here's a link with FAQs:...

  2. About the little pocket license you get :)

    sjt9721 replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    I know that's the plan here in Texas where we are, but have you heard about it in other

  3. No Workers Comp coverage?

    sjt9721 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for explaining it more

  4. LVN to RN programs: Excelsior

    sjt9721 replied to medimples's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do you remember her name? I heard KL's voice in my head while reading your post!

  5. No Workers Comp coverage?

    sjt9721 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go again with sweeping generalizations about Texas. (And Lord knows, as a die-hard Sooner, I never thought I'd be defending the Lonestar State!) I worked in two different hospitals in Oklahoma...

  6. No Workers Comp coverage?

    sjt9721 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm part of a large system in a metro area of Texas. While our place doesn't subscribe to WC, employee on-the-job injuries are handled through the Employee Health department. If I'm injured while at...

  7. Please ask responsible and thoughtful questions!

    sjt9721 replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    evilnightwitch.......I have to admit, I've had those same thoughts on occasion. I like to think that the person asking is using this forum as one of several avenues to find answers. That while waiting...

  8. when your patient is a nurse

    sjt9721 replied to aeauooo's topic in General Nursing

    I think the only time you're justified in reporting this situation is if the impairment is in the course of the nurse's duty to his/her patients. So...if I divert morphine and you find me passed out...

  9. Your One Best Piece Of Advice Please.

    sjt9721 replied to whitman's topic in Emergency

    All of the above advice...and... Learn to anticipate, anticipate, anticipate...(this will come with time!) Remember that you're seeing people many times at their worst, be it physically, emotionally,...

  10. when your patient is a nurse

    sjt9721 replied to aeauooo's topic in General Nursing

    Here in TX, reporting said nurse would be a violation of HIPAA regulations. You can read a more thorough explanation here:

  11. Unprofessional conduct

    sjt9721 replied to cabbagepatchkid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    this is the most disturbing part to me as

  12. How hospitals in DWF pay RNs overtime?

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep...and how about that lovely FOG this morning?

  13. Hospitals in North Dallas? Can you name any??

    sjt9721 replied to angel_82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Adding to The Commuter's list: 1) Medical City Dallas 2) Presbyterian Hosp Dallas 3) RHD Memorial (actually in Farmer's Branch I think) 4) Trinity Medical Center (in Carrollton) 5) Richardson Regional...

  14. Nurse = Co Dependent?

    sjt9721 replied to 4fill's topic in General Nursing

    I think you nailed it right

  15. Relocating to Dallas-Can someone help?

    sjt9721 replied to angel_82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Little Elm is north of Dallas...just west of Frisco. I'm in McKinney now, but want to move west. Maybe around Rhome, Haslet or somewhere in

  16. BEST trauma shears?

    sjt9721 replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    The best? Any pair that has a drug name on the handle and are

  17. How hospitals in DWF pay RNs overtime?

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yup...and thus the word PREVIOUS... :nuke: It's been 7 years, so it might be different there now. That's why I didn't name the place. And about the hot summers in AZ...isn't it a dry heat? People...

  18. How hospitals in DWF pay RNs overtime?

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am aware of Group One as I have lived here for 10 years. And I believe your statement is a little extreme...but back to the original post... I'm not sure what your Group One comment has to do with...

  19. How hospitals in DWF pay RNs overtime?

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    In my experience, some pay it and some don't. That's something you'll need to clarify during the interview or negotiation process. Currently my place pays time-and-a-half past 40 hr/week. My previous...

  20. Today I was made redundant

    sjt9721 replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice! Good luck to you with whatever path you choose. You'll always think like a nurse at heart!

  21. Whataburger - a Texas gem!

    sjt9721 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Woo-hoo for Ardmore! WB is great for breakfast,

  22. No Income Tax/ Pay?

    sjt9721 replied to RNBelle's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep..and then the $______ you pay each year in interest! *sigh*...reminds me I need to get the tax stuff

  23. No Income Tax/ Pay?

    sjt9721 replied to RNBelle's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here it is again, but easier to read! 2007 Tax Rate MCKINNEY CITY 0.585500000 COLLIN COUNTY 0.245000000 COLLIN CO COM COLLEGE 0.086984000 MCKINNEY ISD 1.517000000 To put it in perspective, our 2001...

  24. No Income Tax/ Pay?

    sjt9721 replied to RNBelle's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here are the property tax rates in McKinney. This is when I'm thankful we don't have a county hospital district. Taxing EntitiesCodeName2007 Tax Rate CMCMCKINNEY CITY 0.585500000 GCNCOLLIN COUNTY...

  25. Accidental arterial stick !!!

    sjt9721 replied to Li'lOne's topic in Emergency

    Been there, helped hold the arm while it was done. It's certainly an "OMG!" moment. But it sounds like you handled it. There are some that wouldn't have noticed the pulsating and then put it all...