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  1. Huntsville Info Please

    Tessaprn replied to cali_nurse_1976's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The hospital that is being built in Madison will be owned by Huntsville Hospital. I do not know about that 400-500 nurses for a 60 bed hospital. I do know that at this time Huntsville Hospital has a...

  2. Question for Calhoun Nursing Students

    Tessaprn replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I graduated Calhoun 1990 and UAH 1998 I'm a cardiac nurse in CCU. I was 32 when I graduated from Nursing School. I went the way of family first then when they were in school I went back. Just a...

  3. Question for Calhoun Nursing Students

    Tessaprn replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Go for it! Your History classes will be needed if you continue toward a

  4. Huntsville Info Please

    Tessaprn replied to cali_nurse_1976's topic in Alabama Nursing

    At this time Huntsville Hospital is doing very limited hiring. Matter of fact, employees have been asked to take time off to avoid layoffs. I too would not suggest the other hospital, worked there...

  5. Is it true that CRNA programs want at least 5 years of experience?.....

    Tessaprn replied to JoeAnaesthesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do not know what is reguired for the CRNA program at this time. But, in 2002 it was required that you have one year of critical care experience. Entrance is very competitive and slots are few. My...

  6. C in A&P 3 and Microbiology?

    Tessaprn replied to Kika143's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received a C in my Micro class. I also received a C in my first Nursing quarter. Another C 3rd quarter 2nd year in OB. I took Micro that same quarter. I graduated from a two year college and...

  7. what is your preferred shift?

    Tessaprn replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    7p -7a is the only way to

  8. Dropped out of CRNA school; back to ICU

    Tessaprn replied to ILoveRatties's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear you dropped out of CRNA school. If it is not too personal where did you attend? My son graduate 2004 from UT Chattanooga. They had 20 people in the entire class. OR RN's have to...

  9. What do you like about CVICU/CCU?

    Tessaprn replied to jspacegirl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I do work in the area. I like my job. When I first started in this area I suffered much anxiety, intimidation, and embarrassment for my lack of knowledge. In CVICU it came from a few doctors and a...

  10. considering a career change to nursing. need a little info, please.

    Tessaprn replied to luckyblackcat's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Psy will not be much better, at least in AL. I enjoy nursing per se. What I find to be a great pain is that to do actual patient care is almost nonexisted. Too much paperwork to cover butts,...

  11. ** "There's A Reason There's A Nurse Shortage!!" **

    Tessaprn replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing in itself is a good profession. The problem at least for my hospital is the paper work, charting, and stupid politics. You are so busy with charting and classes that you really cannot do...

  12. Has anyone taken the Kaplan Nclex review

    Tessaprn replied to keshaRN07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go to the bookstore and purchase the book just titled NCLEX, it's about 2 inches thick. Study it until you can answer all questions

  13. A question for my wife's situation?

    Tessaprn replied to huc650's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I know that in Alabama the board will not answer questions related to arrests, etc. They will only address it after you finish and wish to take the exam. Nursing programs do not promise that you will...

  14. Relative goes to Hospital Admin and states that you stole narcotics!

    Tessaprn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would appreciate some thoughts and/or suggestions on this situation. Tale goes as follows: I am an RN, as is my spouse RN, daughter RN, and son CRNA and have daughter and son who are radiologic...

  15. Relative goes to Hospital Admin and states that you stole narcotics!

    Tessaprn replied to Tessaprn's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have pondered greatly with this situation and we feel that the best course is to go ahead and swear the warrant for this soon to be ex son-in-law. This family has put all of our...