amckenziern

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1. HESI...Terrified!!! Help!!!

   amckenziern replied to #almostanurse's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   Keep in mind, these standardized exams are in place for the school to gauge how well the students will perform on the N-CLEX exam. For universities and colleges, the passing rate is everything as it...

2. PICC line certification? where

   amckenziern replied to mhellums44's topic in Texas Nursing

   MD Anderson has an Infusion Therapy team which offers PICC classes. I am not sure what the cost is. Contact them at 713-792-6161. Ask for Infusion

3. houston area pay

   amckenziern replied to monirn's topic in Texas Nursing

   With 3 years experience, you could get 30+ at CMHH. I currently work in the PICU and love it! The biggest advantage, as far as I am concerned, is that we are a level 1 trauma center - the only one for...

4. consideration relocation to houston

   amckenziern replied to lilwill27330's topic in Texas Nursing

   An HMO is a "health maintenance organization" where you would choose a primary care physician to coordinate your care. A PPO is a "preferred provider organization". You still have a primary care, but...

5. consideration relocation to houston

   amckenziern replied to lilwill27330's topic in Texas Nursing

   It varies pretty widely depending upon where you work. Most of the employers for whom I have worked have ranged from 250 - 300 per pay period (2x/month) for family benefits coverage (includes dental,...

6. Any nurses in the Sugar Land/ Houston area?

   amckenziern replied to PMHNP10's topic in Texas Nursing

   If you are still looking to move to the Houston area, I just have a bit of advice on increasing your pay... Many of the hospitals in the med ctr offer supplemental positions. These positions fill in...

7. accelerated bsn programs in texas ??

   amckenziern replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Texas Nursing

   University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has a 1 year BSN program. Check the website at http://son.uth.tmc.edu Good

8. consideration relocation to houston

   amckenziern replied to lilwill27330's topic in Texas Nursing

   I am an RN currently working Infusion Therapy and PICU in Houston. I actually live in Katy (b/c of schools) and drive to the medical center for work. We moved here from Maryland in 1998 and don't...