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    New Grad, Moving to Corpus Christi, TX

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to nursek17's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know the Christus system there hires new grad ASN's. Corpus is a nice area. I have been there a few times on vacation. Have a friend from there and he really likes it there too. Pay is on the lower...
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    Per Diem/supplemental Rates in Texas?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to NursePaigey's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know Memorial Hermann has different levels of PRN staffing (PRN I, II and III), and pay is based on which level you are (no idea about pay or exact schedule since I don't do
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    Per Diem/supplemental Rates in Texas?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to NursePaigey's topic in Texas Nursing

    Location makes a big difference, Texas is a big state with a very diverse pay scale depending on the
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    Stethoscope opinions

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to ICUNurseG's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have some no name $30 stethescope that has served me well for a few years. I can hear manual Blod pressures. I can hear breath sounds. I can hear heart sounds. Works for me. Plus nobody wants to...
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    Charge nurse taking patients in ICU

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in MICU, SICU

    Unfortunately this is becoming more common, as is tripling in ICU, neither of which is good for patient
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    Excelsior in Florida?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Matt8700's topic in Excelsior College

    Nothing on Excelsiors site about Florida having special
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    "Taking a verbal" = writing your own orders?!

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    I call all males sir and females
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    Mens Scrubs

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men in Nursing

    Really depends on the brand (and the line within the brand). I am a big guy. With Cherokee Workwear I wear a 2xl (short) bottom and a 4xl (Long) top. Tops fit great, but a little restrictive (no...
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    Mens Scrubs

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men in Nursing

    I hate "mens" scrub bottoms that don't have a zipper fly in
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    FCCA's - separately or both at once?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to MedicFireRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Did both at the same time. Did 1 class 1 week, did the other one the next. Each 2 week block was easy that way and I did not feel like I was wasting time sitting
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    "Taking a verbal" = writing your own orders?!

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    writing an e-verbal when none is given is technically illegal and an easy way to loose your license if the Dr wishes it. That is not critical thinking. Asking the Dr when you call them for a...
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    California Paramedic to RN

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Cmmc911's topic in Excelsior College

    As said, only way to become an RN in California now is through a traditional brick and mortar school with concurrent clinical studies. I have no plans to ever go to California, much less work there so...
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    Texas Nursing

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to bntrent's topic in Texas Nursing

    ASN or BSN? New grad ASN is getting very hard in larger metro areas, BSN is not easy in metro area, but better chance than ASN. What part of Texas you looking at, Texas is a huge
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    Brand new to excelsior and confused about registering

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to melmoj's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah, this new "class" process is much costlier and takes longer than just testing out for the courses. Are the class sessions required now or just an
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    experienced RN salary

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to goodcoffey01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah, I have a coworkers friend that works there and he can't say enough good about it. He is working on his NP degree, being paid for by them. They do not require any time after you graduate, you...
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    Volunteering at Memorial Hermann?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to ztran's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yup, I only know 1 volunteer by name (but I am horrible at names anyway) since I rarely have any interaction with them aside from helping get the patient loaded up on a wheel chair for discharge or...
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    Using more than one online CPNE workshop.

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to PaParamedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Robs works best if you have more time, 4 weeks could be enough, but for me it would have been too much. Seems he said 8 weeks was the minimum, 12 was best. His plan works on repetition and just...
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    CPNE

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Kmcm's topic in Excelsior College

    I used RobsCPNE.com for my study along with the Excelsior study book. For me Robs was great because he breaks it down to the minimums of what is needed to pass the CPNE. While we normally don't want...
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    Constantly get frivolous complaints filed

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Scottbemis's topic in Men in Nursing

    I really don't think this is something that can be answered online. Too many variables that just can't be seen. In all truthfulness, have you thought about seeking professional help? Most places have...
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    Constantly get frivolous complaints filed

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Scottbemis's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like you really need to look into the mirror with the rose colored glasses off. If your getting similar complaints from multiple unrelated sources, maybe there is something to it? As said...
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    experienced RN salary

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to goodcoffey01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Depends on the hospital and how good a negotiator you are. Salary is hard to say, your probably looking at at least $32/hr with 4 yrs experience (and some higher), and if you have any certs in...
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    cpne

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to graduate2014's topic in Excelsior College

    Wait time varies on where you take the test, as short as 2 months to as long as 8. The only books your allowed to bring is the Mosby Nursing diagnosis book (3rd or 4th edition now I believe) and a...
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    ? Scheduling CPNE

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to kmd7154's topic in Excelsior College

    When you put your application in you can put in a date when you want to be scheduled
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    All Men Shift

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    I do agree, even with what I posted. And to add even more fuel to the fire, if there were just males in here, it would not be an
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    Will states like CA accept online grads if you have experience working

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to northmississippi's topic in Excelsior College

    Not sure about other online programs, but California is the only state that will not allow an Excelsior ASN graduate to be licensed in their state, ever. This is due to no clinical hours done...