PediatricRNTX

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  1. Couplet care/ discharge nurse/ baby friendly

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I read on awohnn(?) The women's health organization that a discharge nurse is being encouraged to improve patient satisfaction. A hospital in my area is implementing that and has two positions for a...

  2. Couplet care/ discharge nurse/ baby friendly

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks.

  3. Advice ...contracts and health insurance

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Because I was unaware of the 30 day limit to add her to my plan. I thought she was covered because I was paying and enrolled in an employee plus family plan. I thought I could just add her as a...

  4. Pedi and NICU the same???

    PediatricRNTX posted a topic in Pediatric

    I work on a small general peds unit. Im being forced to float to level ii nicu because according to mgt peds and nicu "are the same thing". I was oriented/trained for 12 hours and deemed competent for...

  5. Per diem help

    PediatricRNTX posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a difference in per diem and prn? Is there a minimum amount you have to work? Do you ask for higher hourly pay if youre per diem?

  6. Urgent Care Experience...

    PediatricRNTX posted a topic in Emergency

    Anyone want to give me a day in the life of a pedi urgent care nurse?? Very different from ER? I'm considering doing prn 2pm-9pm at an after hours pedi urgent care. Any insight would

  7. Its been 7 years since nursing school

    PediatricRNTX replied to Dixie Darlin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is awesome!! It helped me pass the first

  8. Urgent Care Experience...

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Emergency

    Not just this post. Ive noticed several threads that get no replies, or a reply five years later. I love this site. I just wish it was like other boards where you get several replies ...and not a year...

  9. Pedi and NICU the same???

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks all! Got the courage to suck it up and

  10. Urgent Care Experience...

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Emergency

    Thanks. I'm pretty interested...something

  11. Urgent Care Experience...

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Emergency

    Man I wish allnurses had more action....other boards I post to have a lot more traffic and responses....bummed. Have a great day....if anyone reads this...

  12. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

    PediatricRNTX replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas Nursing

    *versant

  13. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

    PediatricRNTX replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't forget Cy fair hospital has verdant residency. I saw the post just last

  14. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

    PediatricRNTX replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas Nursing

    Really? I worked w several nurses that started in home health...not sure which ones, sorry. Hotze clinic near Katy (west houston) hires new grads...AFTER you pass

  15. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

    PediatricRNTX replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas Nursing

    I job search almost daily....I'm not a new grad, but I've seen several residency openings on indeed.com. I also know home health and clinics often hire new grads. Tip: apply EVERYWHERE! Competition is...

  16. Pedi and NICU the same???

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks. I really want to be a team player, BUT safety and my license are the most important. I am not a float pool nurse for a reason! I hate stepping into new units and the "unknown". As it is I...

  17. I feel like a glorified maid

    PediatricRNTX replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yup! Sounds like we work at the same hospital! I switched to day shift....and it's not much better. You have the big wigs and docs talking to you like you're a child. A billion admits and discharges....

  18. Working in a specific field (GI, Respiratory, seizures..etc)

    PediatricRNTX posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I THINK a job that has a focused type of patient would suit me best. I don't mind doing the same thing over and over, or just having a focused skill set. It would be nice to see a lot of the same...

  19. Exploring Options

    PediatricRNTX replied to _nursemarjorie's topic in Nursing Career

    Look at clinics and smaller hospitals in the outskirts.I've been seeing tons of nurse residencies on indeed.com. Some recent jobs for new grads I've seen (Houston area): Hotze wellness clinic Memorial...

  20. I feel like a glorified maid

    PediatricRNTX replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Omg you said it Perfectly! "Love nursing, hate my job" ....Im skimming through allnurses trying to see if I'm the crazy one. This thread hit the nail on the head....I loooove my patients and...

  21. Anyone an ELEMENTARY TEACHER turned NURSE?

    PediatricRNTX replied to Cloudydayz's topic in Nursing Career

    Not a teacher...but switched from oil and gas to pediatric nursing....good luck...happiness is

  22. Pedi and NICU the same???

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Pediatric

    Well they say it's feeder growers....sounds easy enough...I guess....just freaked out about different environment, policies, people, charting...etc...i dont get paid to be à float pool nurse...but i...

  23. night shift...with a newborn!? advice.

    PediatricRNTX replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. Hope it works for me

  24. night shift...with a newborn!? advice.

    PediatricRNTX posted a topic in General Nursing

    I happen to like the nt shift. Im used to it, I know the people, and most of all..,, I am home JUST in case my kindergartner needs me. A day pedi position opened (extemely rare opportunity) and they...

  25. University of Houston-Victoria second degree BSN spring 2013

    PediatricRNTX replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nursing school is going to be what you make of it. For example, a traditional prog will spend a semester on pediatrics, you literally get 6 days at UHV. So when u do clinical, get in there and do...