MarkTX

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  1. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hey RN017! Where are you located? The daily work routine is as follows: Arrive at unit and locate the pile of papers that are orders for the day. See how many nurses are currently working in the unit...

  2. DaVita?

    MarkTX replied to jennifernettle's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    lol. I didn't see the comma between nurse and administrator . Yes. I would not wish FA on

  3. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm sure you're right. A recurring theme from every acute nurse I spoke with was lots and and lots of hours and crazy long days. Nurses are ultimately responsible to ensure their patients get the care...

  4. Application Time! Lonestar Bridge 2015 Hopefuls

    MarkTX replied to Quiller's topic in Texas Nursing

    So how's the first semester going? Everyone doing

  5. Anyone starting MSN at WGU

    MarkTX replied to MSN Student's topic in Western Governors University

    Sounds like some eastern governors want in on the action They'll need to change the school's name to Governor's

  6. Anyone starting MSN at WGU

    MarkTX replied to MSN Student's topic in Western Governors University

    I can't imagine why their program has anything to do with the NCBON. If you were in a prelicensure program that would make perfect sense, but previously you stated you were starting a masters program...

  7. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My understanding is that a handful of units still reuse dializers. For whatever reason, EVERYONE is required to be trained regarding reuse safety and every unit has a spill kit for renalin even if...

  8. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have spoken with several of the acute care nurses. The common theme I've noticed is LOTS and LOTS of hours. One nurse I spoke with said he knew another nurse who cleared $200,000 last year....

  9. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When I initially applied to DaVita I had a phone interview, a panel interview, an interview with the facility administrator, and 2 shadow days at different clinics. Their hiring process is so slow....

  10. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I actually just graduated from school and have had my license for a few weeks. I'm scheduled to transfer in 4 weeks and was told to expect up to 8 weeks of training to include other modalities such as...

  11. DaVita?

    MarkTX replied to jennifernettle's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What is a nurse administrator? Is that like a clinical coordinator or a facility

  12. Acute Dialysis Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MarkTX replied to TravelLusting's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi TravelLusting and NurseRies. I am a RN with DaVita in Texas. They took me on in chronic outpatient as a new grad LVN, paid for my tuition while I was transitioning to RN, built my work schedule...

  13. I already have a BA and an LPN, is WGU right for me?

    MarkTX replied to samkasper1's topic in Western Governors University

    I was a LVN (Texas version of LPN) and just graduated last month from a transition to RN program at a local community college. The problem with WGU for you is that they give you very little, if any,...

  14. FNP or Postmasters FNP?

    MarkTX posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I need some help. I just took the NCLEX-RN yesterday (haven't gotten results yet, but got the good popup. :) My goal is to be a FNP. I am definitely doing my bachelor's degree through WGU. Beyond...

  15. FNP or Postmasters FNP?

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for your input Jess. I asked my enrollment counselor about the bachelors degree and he said the same thing you did, that they only award a certificate if you need it for employment purposes,...

  16. FNP or Postmasters FNP?

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the thoughtful response Jess6. I wonder if it would be possible to enroll in the RN-MSN program with WGU then stop once you've received your bachelor's degree and get the master's...

  17. Application Time! Lonestar Bridge 2015 Hopefuls

    MarkTX replied to Quiller's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Songbird1 and Lioness80! Obviously the difficulty level of the program is going to vary from student to student based on their individual strengths. My disclaimer is that this worked for me, but...

  18. Application Time! Lonestar Bridge 2015 Hopefuls

    MarkTX replied to Quiller's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey future RNs! I'm currently in the Kingwood transition program about to graduate in August! I came into the program as a LVN and have worked full time this whole year. I also have 4 kids 8 and...

  19. Lonestar Kingwood Transition Fall 2014

    MarkTX posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I had a hard time finding recent threads regarding the transition program at LSC Kingwood for fall of 2014. This thread is for current students to discuss the program and ask questions as well as...

  20. Lonestar Kingwood Transition Fall 2014

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks. I can tell you what to expect for next year for the schedule since they don't change it. Monday, Tuesday lecture either 9-11:45 AM or 5:00-7:45 PM. The morning lecture class is small, but I...

  21. Lonestar Kingwood Transition Fall 2014

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Liz87 :) I wish you the best of luck in your educational pursuits! I'm glad you asked about how the year went. It's nice to take a few minutes to reflect on how the year has gone. It has been a...

  22. Lonestar Kingwood Transition Fall 2014

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you apply for the LVN program? The RN program has a possible 12 points for the application. If that is for LVN, that score is fantastic and you shouldn't have any problem at

  23. Lonestar Kingwood Transition Fall 2014

    MarkTX replied to MarkTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone currently in the program confirmed what books are actually required? Are we for sure using the book list that was emailed to

  24. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    MarkTX posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The application process hasn't even started yet but I didn't even find out about last year's scholarship until a couple days before the deadline. I did get my application in on time but was not...

  25. Nursing professor - BSN/MSN after PhD in public health?

    MarkTX replied to lissa.the.cocoa's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm really not trying to be negative about nursing as a pathway for you. An experience I would suggest for you would be to get your nurse's aid certification and maybe work for a few months as a CNA....