PediatricRNTX

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

    PediatricRNTX replied to saw46's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi. I graduated from UHV accelerated prog. I used all nurses a lot as a student so I thought I would chime in. This program is EXTEMELY intense. The schedule, between clinical, class, studying..etc,...

  2. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    PediatricRNTX replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Houston,tx. Hospital $23 to $31 You have to consider shift differentials....night shift weekends can make a good $5 more an

  3. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    PediatricRNTX replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    What I am saying is I have yet to see many nurses do things by the book. The goal is obviously to do it as best as possible. But no one is

  4. Desperate for insight, NICU

    PediatricRNTX replied to akabombshell's topic in Nursing Career

    You must be a versant resident. I recently broke the contract. Paid my dues in full ( prorated for amount of time youve been there) and got released. I quickly got another job and just explained my...

  5. Conflicted newbie in need of advice

    PediatricRNTX replied to vritti's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ugh. Ya floor nursing is pretty bad. I agree. I believe if you are happy, and using your nursing degree....stay in IT. Maybe do PRN on a floor to maintain skills. That is usually only 5 shifts a...

  6. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    PediatricRNTX replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me...I was a new rn w a preceptor. I tried to Cath and missed (embarrassing) ...so my preceptor did what she had to do to get the urine...UNSTERILE!!!... The pt was a healthcare wker...

  7. Please help NCLEX-RN advice needed.....

    PediatricRNTX replied to MajorFailure's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take hurst

  8. Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    PediatricRNTX replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to work three days n a row...is get home and to bed by 9 am...wake at 4 pm...pick up my kido and eat. Dressed and out again to work by 645 pm. The last nt I work I would go to bed at 9 am...

  9. Clinical Nursing Student Needs Advice 5 patients

    PediatricRNTX replied to Lynn52's topic in General Students

    Wow they r really preparing u for the real deal! Be thankful. Every day in nursing is what you described. There is always going to be obstacles, you will always have a million things to do, and there...

  10. advice for a pre nursing student?

    PediatricRNTX replied to xoandi816x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  11. What is so special about working in postpartum???

    PediatricRNTX replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Postpartum was a nice, fairly calm unit to work on. Some days are crazy and not everyone is stable...BUT for the most part its a happy unit. Pass out pain meds prn,..and ur pretty good to go. Its...

  12. what does it take to be a pediatric nurse??

    PediatricRNTX replied to butterfly134's topic in Pediatric

    Depends on where you work...of course anyone can die at anytime...but youre more likely to experience death in an ICU than a general med surg peds unit. So choose wisely. Don't forget youre going to...

  13. Attention All Nurses....

    PediatricRNTX replied to combsj25's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I left a corporate oil and gas job to pursue nursing. Same reasons as you. I wanted to make a real difference in the world. 1- nursing school is HARD and expensive 2 - I have found nursing to be...

  14. Need your thoughts...accelerated or regular pace?

    PediatricRNTX replied to dsb_fam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Traditional!!!!!!!!!!! I did accelerated and yes I got it done, BUT I worked (study,hw,clinicals, class) literally sun up to sun down seven days a week for a whole yr....I have a bsn in nursing...BUT...

  15. Help!

    PediatricRNTX replied to alex_summers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Idk..but I've seen weekend day long courses for phlebotomy cert...in tx

  16. Help!

    PediatricRNTX replied to alex_summers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! Do it...some nurses don't do their own labs...so u MAY never learn...I would do it! Something healthcare related to add to your resume. Plus like prev post said you'll learn communication w md...

  17. Yeah, I'm your nurse. What, I don't look like a nurse?

    PediatricRNTX replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ha! I'm a young ped nurse...well not that young..but I get asked ..how old r u? Do u even have kids of ur own?....blah

  18. How long does the "new nurse anxiety" usually last?

    PediatricRNTX replied to ASM90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm at a year....I ended up switching jobs. Praying for a better experience. Good Luck. I know the

  19. Not happy with Peds PDN and need for help

    PediatricRNTX replied to HL85RN's topic in Private Duty

    Are u actively looking for another job? Or are there other opportunities at ur current job? If you have another opportunity at ur current job or suggestions on how to improve your position then tell...

  20. Good looking new grad gets hired over average looking nurse?

    PediatricRNTX replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

    Laugh ur way all the way to the bank.....cash them

  21. New grad, needing encouragement!

    PediatricRNTX replied to hettink's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just left my first job after one yr...prayer is what helped me through and guided me to a new job...praying this one is better I got a full training, but I worked ALONE at nt with sick children as...

  22. DS vs NS (this is a vent)

    PediatricRNTX replied to lovemyjoblandd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I LOVE that you "warned" that this is a vent!!! Now days people want to rip u up for venting on this site....vent away, if it makes u feel

  23. Upcoming Interview

    PediatricRNTX replied to sausey0125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why nursing? Goals.? We did timed teamwork activities to c how well we worked in groups. Good

  24. Which Job

    PediatricRNTX replied to newnurse1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go with the med surg full time...full time employees have priority over PRN nurses and u will be first cancelled...if 36 hrs were "guaranteed" they'd make u full time..good

  25. Ode to the New Nurse

    PediatricRNTX replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Much