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  1. Littman master cardiology versus Cardiology IV

    AGACNPTX replied to Dikid's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would be interested to know as well. I had a Master Cardiology that was stolen recently. I preferred the Cardiology III over the Master Cardiology. I am trying to decide between another Cardiology...

  2. Leave NP job before 1 year?

    AGACNPTX posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, I am a new grad Acute Care NP. I accepted a job and have been orienting with a team of inpatient NP's. I was not required to sign a contract when I was hired. The organization is supportive and...

  3. Houston pay?

    AGACNPTX replied to Murse0341's topic in Texas Nursing

    Prn jobs in Houston can pay about $45-$50 an hour. If you didn't need benefits, theoretically you could come close to 6 figures if you had a couple of prn

  4. Work and pets?

    AGACNPTX replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    I have a dog walker who comes to let my dogs out mid shift. If you can find one in your area, I would highly

  5. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    AGACNPTX replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    We took a standardized test (I think it was called ATI)every semester prior to graduation. Each semester was a different "level." We were given study guides and those who did not pass were required to...

  6. Just found out I was accepted - Xanax usage

    AGACNPTX replied to charleyq's topic in General Students

    I have a prescription for a ADD medication. I have been on this medication for 15 years and was on it through nursing school, my masters program, as well as multiple jobs/hospitals. The way it works...

  7. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    AGACNPTX replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend contacting the scholarship committee to ask if they have any information on where other recent graduates have been able to find jobs. I would think if they are willing to pay for...

  8. OLOL New Grad Icu Residency

    AGACNPTX replied to RNLizzie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know much about the new grad program but I know a lot about Baton Rouge. Will you be looking for an apartment or

  9. FAMU Nursing Spring 2016

    AGACNPTX replied to shea95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would urge you to be cautious with this

  10. Autonomy?

    AGACNPTX replied to WIBound's topic in Critical Care

    Trendelenburg Position CCN : Critical Care Nurse AJCC : American Journal of Critical Care FYI. Many argue that trendelenberg is not an acceptable intervention for

  11. Autonomy?

    AGACNPTX replied to WIBound's topic in Critical Care

    Wow..... everywhere I have worked has had a hypoglycemia protocol. No glucose check or D50..... Sounds dangerous! As far as fluids, in one of the ICU's where I worked, we did occasionally give fluid...

  12. End stage glioblastoma

    AGACNPTX replied to Horseshoe's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Very well

  13. Negotiating salary for new grad

    AGACNPTX replied to Qka's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends where you are. Salaries vary widely on a national

  14. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    AGACNPTX replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for the specific departments that are hiring but I know several people who have been at Methodist for years. They have been very happy with their

  15. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    AGACNPTX replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I know a nurse with two years of experience (experience not in the specialty she was hired for, no sign on bonus) who was started at $31/Hr plus diffs for weekend, evenings and

  16. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    AGACNPTX replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Great hospital to work for. Many believe they have the best benefits package of the Houston hospitals. A lot of research being

  17. Awesome Cardiac EP job available!

    AGACNPTX replied to Cardiology EP NP's topic in Advanced Practice

    What

  18. ICU Burnout

    AGACNPTX replied to Iliauna's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't feel supported and staffing is dangerous change hospitals. I actually changed states and found a dramatic increase in pay, quality of management and staffing. Not all ICUs are like the...

  19. how to complete paperworks for new NP

    AGACNPTX replied to phily's topic in Advanced Practice

    Depends on the state. In Texas it's a >20 page application form and fee. We also apply for prescriptive authority, Dea #, dps#, npi#. Does the Bon website have a checklist of what you need? Did...

  20. IV therapy question

    AGACNPTX replied to pisces1813's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How does D5W affect sodium?

  21. How would you manage this patient?

    AGACNPTX replied to Butterfly_Light's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    When in doubt, research the

  22. How would you manage this patient?

    AGACNPTX replied to Butterfly_Light's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/guidelines/asthsumm.pdf

  23. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    AGACNPTX replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in an ER with a lot of psych patients. Had several swallow objects: needles, metal utensils, specimen cups, batteries, razor blades, chap stick while under our supervision. Eventually...

  24. Will I get in trouble with the BON for receiving mental health care?

    AGACNPTX replied to mj606's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No. In Texas there are certain mental health issues that the BON has a right to know. These include addition and "schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality...

  25. Is Coreg part of a standard treatment for heart failure at your facility?

    AGACNPTX replied to E.Renez's topic in Cardiac

    The Importance of Beta Blockers in the Treatment of Heart Failure - American Family Physician Medscape: Medscape Access 403