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Recent option 4 UDS results as follows in Affinity. Collection Completed No-Result (TPAPN) I haven’t seen this before and yes I know I shouldn’t be checking if I am clean but I do fear false positives, lab errors etc.. Just curious if anyone has seen...

Anyone know if TX TPAPN routinely checks for Kratom? Can’t find much current data. I know Quest does have a test for it but wondering if it’s included in any of the options. Thanks

Thanks for the replies; the specimen was processing and displayed negative after a few days. Now I know!

I just accepted a position at St Josephs in Bellingham, wa for an EMR conversion (paper to EPIC). Any of you currently or soon-to-be working this hospital? I have yet to be blessed with working paper charting, so this might be rather tumultuous. Per ...

I see. I half expected as such. Thanks for the response

As a nurse from Dallas, I can tell you that you will want to find your own means of transportation rather soon. As a large bustling city, Dallas' public transportation can be a bit.. volatile. Don't get a horse though, Stemmons Freeway isn't set u...

I am amidst a contract in NoDak while renting my house out in Dallas. I followed the advice from the community here and from PanTravelers .org and did as Ned explained above. Within the rental agreement there is a clause devoted to the reservation of...

I am looking at a few contracts in HI for my next job, but in the job description it reads an ominous disclaimer. You may float between various medical and surgical units; will be required to work various shift lengths and various days.” To those...

Excellent observation, one that I have not thought about at all. That would definitely change my approach to this situation. Thank you for your comment.

Hey vnguyen3, BSN[COLOR=#666666], I am yet to be able to send private message, so pardon the publicity. I am in Houston, tx. Considering going to a northern state next. What did you end up doing?[/COLOR]

I echo with that of Soliloquy. I am amidst my first contract in TX, with 13m prior experience. I know when to ask questions and how to walk with confidence. I learned quickly my key contact persons and resources available.

This is my first assignment and I am very nervous. I have so far only read terrible things about Mainland Medical Center. The pay is not the best but I am willing to take the cut to avoid Houston traffic. I will be staying with family 10 minutes from...

I see that in the past this question has been asked, but years have passed since then. Can anyone give me a current update on a)does the army recruit ADNs and b)what are some differences between civilian sector nursing and army nursing. Thank you in ...

Pain is a big issue. In fact, they call my floor the "floor of pain". I currently work on a ortho/neuro/trauma unit. We see lots (lots) of geriatric hip fx. Lots of s/p mvc pts. My unit is spine cert. as well. You will learn how to spint and cast, an...

I am currently A nursing student to graduate in May of 2014. My ultimate goal is to become a Flight Nurse in the Dallas Area. I currently work at a large hospital as a PCT, and I have already gotten a job offer in a Surgical ICU unit. I am aware that...

Thank you to all who responded. Since the original post I have graduated, passed NCLEX, and began my career as a new RN. Your advice will be used and greatly appreciated.