jessica

jessica

CHPN Hospice & Palliative Nurse

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  1. towns near dallas or houston va

    jessica replied to kimhaw's topic in Texas Nursing

    THe Temple, TX VA is the poster child for all VA's. IT has the best technology $$ can buy and is always at the front line of change when it comes to the federally run hospitals. Just food for...

  2. Ft. Hood/Killeen/Temple/Belton area LPN pay,job??'s

    jessica replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Texas Nursing

    The LTCF definately pay more than the hospitals (at least in the Round Rock/Austin area)

  3. Ft. Hood/Killeen/Temple/Belton area LPN pay,job??'s

    jessica replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Texas Nursing

    Scott and White Memorial Hospital is a major employer in that area. AS far as RN pay rates, they start new grads @ ~$19/hr and LPNs are a bit less. I want to say between $14 and $15/hr. Some people...

  4. Finished Nursing School on Friday...marriage is toast

    jessica replied to Gaelic's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm not a housewife, but what would it matter if I was? Perhaps more marriages would stay together and not end up in divorce if we put our spouse first. I try to implement this as much as...

  5. Finished Nursing School on Friday...marriage is toast

    jessica replied to Gaelic's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have been paying A LOT of attention to yourself and NO attention to your husband. If you want him to make you a priority, then you have to make him a priority first. He has sat idlely...

  6. Newbie Hospice RN

    jessica replied to jessica's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :monkeydance::pumpiron:Most

  7. Newbie Hospice RN

    jessica replied to jessica's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's great!!! Our work is definately a calling. It's so difficult to explain why we are able to do what we do....

  8. Newbie Hospice RN

    jessica replied to jessica's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Suebird3, Thank you for the affirmation. It's very much appreciated! Southernlpn, You'll just know when it's the right time to enter Hospice. I'm glad that I could share part of what I have...

  9. The dreaded 911 calls

    jessica replied to silverwillow's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Also, in terms of documentation, couldn't you document caregiver breakdown and/or unrelieved or uncontrolled symptom management? Just a thought

  10. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    jessica replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's almost EXACTLY what I did when I had my colonoscopy done!!!! Now, everythime I see my GI doc, I turn beat red and find a patients room to hide in. Oh dear, the things we say when we get a...

  11. BSN vs. RN Salary

    jessica replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Where I work there is no difference in pay for an ADN and BSN prepared nurse. Both hold the same title RN. I chose to get my BSN because I knew that I would not stop my education once I received my...

  12. Any Austin Texas nurses here?

    jessica replied to dreatx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad (May 2005) and I'm making $21/hr at Seton (Magnet Status, non-profit, and serves the indigent). Decent "starter" homes here range from about $100-$130k for a 3 bedroom/2 bath/2 garage...

  13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    jessica replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    i'm not joking. the most ridiculous thing i ever saw was a person that came in for sunburned lips!!!! and they really were not that bad. i'm amazed at what people present with in the

  14. National Nursing Honor Society?

    jessica replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to Sigma Theta Tau? If so, I recommend joining. I love the quarterly journal that is sent out and the updates that are sent via e-mail. Great networking

  15. "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    jessica replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that you've been handling the situation well. Why do people simply not get the Golden Rule? As if it's a difficult concept to grasp. There are days that really get under my skin especially...

  16. Nurse-Patient Ratio

    jessica replied to mye614's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh one more thing. You asked about shoes, I just purchased my first pair of Dansko Professional's and I LOVE THEM!!!! I know you said no to clogs, but you've simply got to give them a try. They are...

  17. Nurse-Patient Ratio

    jessica replied to mye614's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I did work as a clinical assistant at virtually every unit at the small hospital I work at and I do think that it did help some. Time management, prioritization and the general ambience of the...

  18. Nurse-Patient Ratio

    jessica replied to mye614's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just graduated in May and my first job is on a Med-Surg unit and so far I love it! It's a stepping stone for me and I will probably move on in a year or so. But Med-Surg offers a solid foundation::...

  19. nurse friendly texas hospitals?

    jessica replied to LearningRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have worked there for 18 months and began as a Clinical Assistant and now I am an RN there. It cannot be beat!!! I LOVE

  20. nurse friendly texas hospitals?

    jessica replied to LearningRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know that Seton in Austin has the most flexible hours imaginable. Take a look @ http://www.seton.org There are flex plans where you can work during the school year and have off while your kids are...