Dallas_RN

Dallas_RN BSN, EMT-P

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  1. Dallas - relocating

    Dallas_RN replied to Anna Du's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome, I worked at BUMC for nearly 10 years and can safely say you do not want to be walking to work. It's a very shady area, during my tenure there were several assaults/muggings on staff walking...

  2. Career Changing

    Dallas_RN replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Houston and Dallas (including nicer suburbs) pay fairly well. New grads start around $25/hr, shift diff adds $3/hr from 3-7pm. Nights typically is $5/hr, and weekend varies by facility but say...

  3. Career Changing

    Dallas_RN replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    What part of of Texas will you be working? Provided it's not in a small town, you should see a nice pay

  4. Career Changing

    Dallas_RN replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go for it, I see many second career RNs in the hospital. You'll have more time (36hr week) and earn more money than you currently make. Also factor in the earning potential with extra shift ability,...

  5. MedSurg Trauma RN transition to Emergency Nursing, what do I need to expect and know?

    Dallas_RN replied to zhapper2002's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on the

  6. 265 Questions x 2!! Need some encouragement

    Dallas_RN replied to dadrm2001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally know 2 nurses who had to answer all 265 questions and both passed. If by chance you do not, keep your head up. You'll get

  7. RN shortage

    Dallas_RN replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest shortage here is for surgery RN's, most hospitals are offering bonuses. I had one in the mail last week for $15,000 for surgical RN's...if

  8. New BSN looking for ER/ICU Job

    Dallas_RN replied to kruse's topic in Emergency

    Either residency will provide a great foundation, I'm biased and say to go the ED route but that's me.. It's well worth it and will get the new grad acclimated to critical care nursing and thinking....

  9. ED Pay vs Med/Surg Pay

    Dallas_RN replied to trumley's topic in Emergency

    ED and ICU get a "critical care" shift diff, I think it's

  10. Need some advice about error :(

    Dallas_RN replied to ineedadvice's topic in General Nursing

    Patient is safe, no harm was done...take it as a learning experience and move

  11. Pay grades for different units??

    Dallas_RN replied to MarySnov's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Several places I have worked paid $2/hr critical care diff for

  12. 5 8s or 4 10s???

    Dallas_RN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I have the option of (5) 8's or (4) 10's and have worked 10's for the past 6 years and has served me well. I have the luxury of picking my days and has served me well. I work Mon-Thurs and rather a 3...

  13. Am I cut out to be an ER nurse?

    Dallas_RN replied to Fiveeighteen's topic in Emergency

    Everything you are feeling is completely normal, especially transitioning from the floor to the ED. Prioritizing and gut instinct will be your greatest ally. Over time you will find your groove and...

  14. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

    Dallas_RN replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was an EMT-P prior to nursing school. You will have an advantage in nursing school just having that previous knowledge

  15. dating at work?

    Dallas_RN replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    my last GF and current fiance were/are

  16. Male Nurses in Crocs?

    Dallas_RN replied to j_tay1981's topic in Men in Nursing

    Crocs run big, I have a size 12 foot and wear a 10 in a Croc. I've tried everything from Birkenstock to Nike shox and the Crocs have been great for my feet and back. They are easily the ugliest shoe...

  17. Nursing (RN): One of Quickest routes to a six-figure jobs

    Dallas_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Saw this on Yahoo... That large figure ($144,000) vastly depends on experience, kocation, and OT.

  18. Men intimidated by RN salary?

    Dallas_RN replied to ment2be's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a guy and straight and my GF is also a RN so

  19. Should Emergency Nursing be part of the Critical Care Nursing Specialty on this site?

    Dallas_RN replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    What I like about picking up shifts in the ICU is that I have a whopping TWO patients to care for, TWO. In the ER, I'll have up to 5 at a time. Our admit percentage is 72% so we see a lot of sick...

  20. Should Emergency Nursing be part of the Critical Care Nursing Specialty on this site?

    Dallas_RN replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious why it only includes the ICU/CCU specialties? I mainly work E.R. but also pick up shifts on the ICU as well and this baffles me? I mean who do you think takes care of these patients...

  21. Plano Nurses....

    Dallas_RN replied to bsrn0523's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have to disagree considering from 2000 through 2007, McKinney, Texas, was the nation's fastest -growing city. There is a reason meaning are leaving Dallas and and other suburbs such as Plano to...

  22. Advice For Tncc

    Dallas_RN replied to deeh's topic in Emergency

    It's a good course and teaches the basics of trauma care and to treat these patients

  23. New Grad Earnings

    Dallas_RN replied to revolution's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the state, area of specialty, size of the hospital, and shift

  24. PDA help

    Dallas_RN replied to mamaof4's topic in Texas Nursing

    My Treo750 serves me

  25. Plano Nurses....

    Dallas_RN replied to bsrn0523's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh I didn't say "30minutes" I said 30miles. Depending on traffic it will take 30minutes to 1hr to downtown from Plano/McKinney/Frisco. There is also the tollway if you do not like