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  1. CSICU Practicum

    Rachel85 replied to all517's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Be proactive/hands-on to the best of your ability. Just because you're in a specialized unit doesn't mean the nurses there don't need assistance with other issues, no matter how minor (IV, foley, NGT...

  2. Pay Grid

    Rachel85 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    If you can believe it my hospital does not use a pay grid when hiring, i.e. 1 year experience=$23, 2-3 years=x$, etc. The staff was going to come forward and ask management to implement one due...

  3. Pay Grid

    Rachel85 replied to Rachel85's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks HouTX, I saw that they offer that on Glassdoor, and was hoping there was something similar to that for nurses, but alas no. It was a long shot, but either way something will be done!...

  4. Pay Grid

    Rachel85 replied to Rachel85's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, they may have one, but its not used properly. The manager tends to hire and salary nurses based on personal preference. And funny you should say that we all just voted out the unions recently....

  5. Any info?

    Rachel85 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in Texas Nursing

    Dallas Area: UTA Baylor TWU Colin County Community College Tarrant County Community College Austin UT Austin Community College South Texas South Texas Community College UT Pan American I'm not...

  6. Houston New Grads Beware of St. Luke's

    Rachel85 replied to applejacks36's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, it sucks but you could always do home health and get experience there then transfer out. Sorry the lady in HR was an

  7. BSN isn't really needed in TN?

    Rachel85 replied to JDougRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Perhaps go for your associates and then bridge through an online program. Its definitely cheaper that way, and there are many "good" universities that offer bridge programs

  8. Prospective Nursing Student

    Rachel85 replied to CandiceP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the bitter RNHal11. I'm currently switching from nursing to speech pathology due to his/her exact reason. They'll run you into the ground if they can get away with it and unfortunately...