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  1. DFW- where should I live?

    carachel2 replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yours is a rare experience and probably due to the fact that Burleson has had road construction going on for years it seems on I 35. I live in Arlington and work in Ft.Worth and a day like you...

  2. DFW- where should I live?

    carachel2 replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    We live smack in the middle and love it ! If you don't mind an older home and want a home in an established neighborhood with trees, good sized yards and good schools, then you should consider...

  3. What do you all think of hybrid nursing courses?

    carachel2 replied to L&D_2b's topic in General Nursing

    I am in an MSN program and a lot of the basic courses are online or in DVD format. I find that when I do have to attend a regular IRL course, I am inpatient and do not learn as well. I like being able...

  4. Male staff-Female Pt. - ECG

    carachel2 replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    One of our male techs eases the angst of the situation by always grabbing a regular sized towel. The towel covers the breast pretty well and also provides a "barrier" so when the breast has to be...

  5. The Baylor Plan?

    carachel2 replied to career180's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep, it still exists. At most Baylor facitlities it is called the "TDA" plan and each position is unit based and only a few of these positions per unit. We have only two such positions in the ER where...

  6. Camp Nurses - Please Introduce Yourself Here.

    carachel2 replied to nightingale's topic in Camp

    We took meds to the dining hall to distribute to campers. We had them meet us outside before every meal if they took meds. It worked out great and we didn't have to wait for them at the infirmary. We...

  7. Camp Nurses - Please Introduce Yourself Here.

    carachel2 replied to nightingale's topic in Camp

    Just got back from my first week of nursing at a girls camp in North Carolina. I LOVED it ! It was scary (a near anaphylactic reaction the first day), fun (got to watch the girls do all the...

  8. Info On Tyler Tx. Nursing

    carachel2 replied to NURSET2007's topic in Texas Nursing

    I grew up near Tyler. It is a beautiful town with a small town feel, lakes nearby, etc. Be careful about proceeding though without spending some time to get a feel for the place. It is an UBER...

  9. MSN UT? Help Guys/Gals

    carachel2 replied to dcfis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Salaries = I don't think they lag too much behind other areas CONSIDERING housing is so well priced. Education = I can pretty much guarantee you that if you are hired to work as an RN in a hospital...

  10. One week into camp and campers still without "consent to treat" forms...??

    carachel2 posted a topic in Camp

    A friend of mine is a first year camp nurse. Among many other problems is the issue that 32 of the campers still do not have a "Consent to treat" form. She said the owners do not seem concerned at...

  11. Newbie here!

    carachel2 replied to Mansfield_chick's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome ! I graduated from UTA about 10 years ago and the program has changed dramatically. I understand pharm and patho are pre-reqs now ?? Wow. I thought it was a good program. Like an nursing...

  12. Introduction to Statistics Dilemma

    carachel2 replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am finishing my grad level Research and Stats class and found it to be not a big deal really as compared to say.......Advanced Pharm ! I was surprised to see there is a lot of focus on understanding...

  13. Good stats text/refresher book?

    carachel2 replied to JaneyW's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am wrapping up my Nursing Research/Stats class. I found the book "Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics" to be very concise, easy to read and applicable to my class. We did not,...

  14. Moving back to Texas (Fort Worth area)

    carachel2 replied to Babynurse78's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome back ! Sounds like you know the area well and which hospitals are good. Med Plaza has big signing bonuses and a "We're hiring 100 nurses in 100 days" campaign going so I'm thinking I would...

  15. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

    carachel2 replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Undergrad I graduated with about 6K in debt....most of which was accumulated before we got married. After marriage, Dh supported us for a year while I finished school. I am currently in grad school...

  16. Full-Time vs Per Diem

    carachel2 replied to ex1140's topic in Nursing Career

    The paid vacation is the only thing I miss. Otherwise I enjoy more flexibility and a substantially higher salary. I am on my husbands benefits so that is not an issue and our hospital lets PRN staff...

  17. ADN to MSN -- at Texas Christian University

    carachel2 replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ask anyone in the metroplex and they will tell you that UTA, UNT, UT, A&M and TCC are *just* as good for nursing and other degrees. I have a degree in Exercise Phys and I was *very* much shocked...

  18. ADN to MSN -- at Texas Christian University

    carachel2 replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a friend doing their accelerated BSN program for people who already have a B.S. degree. I think she likes the program and says it is really thorough but MAN....I about pass OUT when I hear her...

  19. Tarrant County College?

    carachel2 replied to momto2beauties's topic in Texas Nursing

    After I posted, I realized I *was* in a TCC string of posts so I am in the wrong there. You did come across as very smug. You are probably a wonderful student and will make a great nurse. The comments...

  20. Tarrant County College?

    carachel2 replied to momto2beauties's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm proud of you for your accomplishment, but please don't carry your misperceptions about BSN programs into the workplace. When I graduated from UTA ten years ago we spent 12 WEEKS, two times a week...

  21. One week into camp and campers still without "consent to treat" forms...??

    carachel2 replied to carachel2's topic in Camp

    My friend has been told by the camp director that she is not to call the parents. The CD has told them that she is "emailing" the parents and will take care of it. Meanwhile these kids continue to...

  22. Paying for school

    carachel2 replied to gypzalin's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Baylor hospital system has a lot of different programs. They offer two day alteranative (TDA) jobs where you work every weekend and get paid full time, including benefits....which for students...

  23. The War with the Floors

    carachel2 replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    When we received a bed assignment, we (and the floors) have 30 minutes to call report. They MUST accept unless they are running a code. I have been cordial more than a few times when the secretary...

  24. moving to DFW Texas.

    carachel2 replied to studentlpnco's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey.........congrats and welcome to Texas ! You are going to have to move further out to get that kind of acreage AND a home for 150K. We have very low housing costs, but not that low, LOL ! Your best...

  25. How are your summer classes going?

    carachel2 replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That just doesn't sound right or fair to anyone. Too bad they can't find someone to at least proctor a regular