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  1. Memorial Hermann Northwest (Houston)

    yvfair replied to cv.rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hate to be there barrier of bad news but there is a reason why MHNW has so many positions open. That's because they are running everyone off. I worked there for 13 years and left last year because...

  2. Msn education classes and working?

    yvfair replied to nursingisok's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    How is UTEP so far? I thought about applying there for the Fall

  3. Blood admin question

    yvfair replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 15 years and it has always been safe practice to check the blood with 2 nurses at the bedside BEFORE spiking the

  4. Any nurses work at LBJ Hospital in Houston?

    yvfair replied to OnMyWay2b1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I dont work for Harris County Hospital District now but that was my first nursing job 15 years ago. I will tell you this: YOU WILL RECEIVE ALL THE EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED AT LBJ!!! Because it's a...

  5. Working full time with call and MSN classes?

    yvfair replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    WOW, you had to sign a contract?!! I will be working full time and taking classes part-time. 2-3 classes at a time. Plus I have a 6 year old that I have to assist with his school work and activities...

  6. should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    yvfair replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    I was not implying that nurse managers don't work the floor, i was merely stating what my PREFERENCE would be!! Also, I've worked at the same hospital for 14 years and YES MANAGERS DO WORK THE FLOOR...

  7. should nurse managers wear scrubs?

    yvfair replied to rebeccalee83's topic in General Nursing

    If I were a manager, I would wear scrubs unless I had a special meeting on a particular day that required me to dress up. My reasoning behind wearing scrubs is: there are times when the manager needs...

  8. Working full time with call and MSN classes?

    yvfair replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    :)You and I are in the same situation!! Im wondering how difficult it will be but then I know nurses that have completed MSN successfully while working so I believe I can

  9. Msn education classes and working?

    yvfair replied to nursingisok's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What school are you going to? Im starting in Fall 2012 and I still plan on working

  10. what did you include on your statement of purpose/personal essay?

    yvfair posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    A couple of graduate programs I am planning on applying to want you to write a statement of purpose or personal essay telling your career goals, what do you plan on doing with your degree if accepted....

  11. HELP Heart catheterization

    yvfair replied to Ayie's topic in General Nursing

    I will try to answer this in layman's terms. A RHC is where the pressures in the heart are checked. A sheath is placed in the femoral VEIN TO CHECK HEART PRESSURES (usually to diagnose CHF or valve...

  12. advice for new cardiac nurse

    yvfair replied to shacal228's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't try to learn it all at once. Start just reviewing your cardiac and BP meds especially your beta-blockers. Familarize yourself with basic EKG strips especially the detrimental ones: 3rd degree...