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  1. New RN with no experience... finding job.

    AdobeRN replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Apply for any "intern" position you are interested in. Most hospitals should be starting to post these now for those graduating in May. I would go ahead and apply for any interesting position, even...

  2. My fear of Pediatric rotation

    AdobeRN replied to newtress's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is how I figure these out. It always works. Convert 22lb to kg. 22/2.2 = 10kg 1mg/kg = 1 x 10 = 10mg Max dose will be 10mg. Convert 23lb to kg. 23/2.2 = 10.45kg 20-40mg/kg/day divided Q8. 20...

  3. Who numbs for needlesticks?

    AdobeRN replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    We try to numb. We have the cold spray, LMX or Synera patch available. Most often the Synera patch is used - it has lidocaine and a warming effect, the veins do not constrict. We also use...

  4. Salaries For DFW New Grads

    AdobeRN replied to techraider77's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas Heath Resources New grad $21 Shift Diff $4.00 weekend $8.00 Weekend shift diff $9.00 New grad - $1 raise every 6 months for 3

  5. New nurse looking for extra hours

    AdobeRN replied to sunshine88's topic in Texas Nursing

    I do little jobs in addition to my regualr 3-12 hour shifts a week. My problem is that I get kindof bored at home at times. I sub as a nurse in the school district I live in - I don't do it for the...

  6. how many times were u rejected to nursing school

    AdobeRN replied to lunden's topic in General Nursing

    I applied twice for an ADN program and did not get in. When I applied the second time, I also applied for the LVN program. I was accepted into the LVN program - went ahead and completed it, then did...

  7. self scheduling

    AdobeRN replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    We dont use any special program. The manager just uses a spreadsheet she created. It lists the date with spots for you to fill in your name on the days you want to work or days you need off. We...

  8. Question about Grayson County College

    AdobeRN replied to txnursingqt's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated in 07 also. One semester I had clinicals at Medical Center of Plano and we were required to wear the white scrubs, the next I had clinicals at Texoma Medical Center and we could wear blue...

  9. eye question

    AdobeRN replied to dolphinlover's topic in Pediatric

    Get a second opinion and have them do a dilated eye exam. The dilation helps the eye muscles "relax" a little bit giving a better result in children. Not saying this is your case, but my daughter has...

  10. LVN - RN Bridge prog in DFW.

    AdobeRN replied to tobelpn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Grayson County College does - or least they did when I started in Jan 2006. My first job out of LVN program was as a jail nurse, I graduated in July 05 and only had been working for about 4 months...

  11. endometrial ablasion

    AdobeRN replied to Laurab14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had the procedure last November - best decision. I have not had any bleeding since. Before the procedure I was like one of the previous posters - had my period for 20-25 days straight with heavy...

  12. Surround area schools and Grayson Community College...

    AdobeRN replied to BlueberryGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    The program is tough, but you will be well prepared when you

  13. Grayson County Van Alstyn any LVN's starting

    AdobeRN replied to thralls01's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated in 2005 - great

  14. 12 hour hospital shift hours

    AdobeRN replied to coolpeach's topic in Texas Nursing

    We do 12 hour shifts - 7a-7p, 7p-7a with self scheduling. We all pretty much get whatever schedule we have

  15. AnyOne Applying to Grayson??

    AdobeRN replied to 2bNurseArrica's topic in Texas Nursing

    You may be surprised. Many people apply to both the LVN and the RN program at the same time, and plans change for people. There may be a chance for you to be

  16. AnyOne Applying to Grayson??

    AdobeRN replied to 2bNurseArrica's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did not pay anywhere near $5000 that they quote on the info page. Tuition ran around $2300 - it is a community college, apply for scholarships and financial aid. Books around $500 - I purchased...

  17. No more buretrol/burette?

    AdobeRN replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pediatric

    We use the Alaris pumps and do not use Buretrols. The tubing has a special clamp on them. We also have a policy to check the pump & IV site every 2 hours. We only program the pump to run enough...

  18. moving to Frisco, Texas???lpn/rn programs

    AdobeRN replied to sandybrownfour's topic in Texas Nursing

    Since you are already accepted into a program in Illinois, is there any way you can stay and try to compete it? The programs here are very competitive, you will most likely be waiting another year or...

  19. moving to Frisco, Texas???lpn/rn programs

    AdobeRN replied to sandybrownfour's topic in Texas Nursing

    Another alternative is Grayson County College. LVN program is actually held at the VanAlstyne campus, which is just north of Mckinney. I live in Frisco - it was about a 30-45 minute drive depending...

  20. AnyOne Applying to Grayson??

    AdobeRN replied to 2bNurseArrica's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated from the LVN program in 2005 and the LVN-RN program in 2007. GCC is a great school. You will be well prepared when you finish. Just be prepared it is going to be difficult - the LVN...

  21. Child with shingles? Is this unusual?

    AdobeRN replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in Pediatric

    My daughter had them when she was around 3. She never had chicken pox but did recieve the vaccine. It started on her thigh, the doctor didnt know what it was at first. After watching it for a few...

  22. Help! ! I need input! !

    AdobeRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Pediatric

    My pediatric home health experience helped me get a job on the pediatric unit. I was an LVN for 2 years - I had worked one year with a pediatric home health agency. I graduated from RN program this...

  23. You know you are a PEDS nurse when...

    AdobeRN replied to HU_nurse's topic in Pediatric

    It is not that difficult to get a pediatric nurse position - look for an internship. I also just graduated and now working on a pediatric

  24. LPN-RN Programs in North Texas

    AdobeRN replied to niceguytx's topic in Texas Nursing

    Grayson County College - Denison/Sherman

  25. Any Info on Grayson or NCTC?

    AdobeRN replied to melimayer's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think I received a great education at GCC. In the end it really doesn't matter which school you choose. None of the hospitals I interviewed with cared which school I attended. All they wanted to...