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  1. Where do all of you go to find the best NP jobs

    TXERRN replied to amyssearches's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most jobs I hear about come from other NP's who know of docs looking for an NP. Another great place is your local NP association. Go to their meetings or dinners and ask around. I heard of three jobs...

  2. Limits of training - hospital rounds?

    TXERRN replied to TXERRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks. That is what my gut (and my professors) have told me. I'll be looking for another job for the sake of keeping my

  3. Limits of training - hospital rounds?

    TXERRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Trained as an adult np, I did not receive any hospitilized patient care training. I only received primary care training -- in didactic and clinical preparation. The MD I'm working for now wants me to...

  4. Good hours and good pay anyone?

    TXERRN replied to DrParis's topic in General Nursing

    Agencies here in Houston for specialties will pay anywhere from $34-38/hr, yes. But you aren't guaranteed hours. "Mandatory overtime" is illegal in some states. Also, it is not a spoken requirement in...

  5. ANA & specialty nurse organizations

    TXERRN replied to Tim-GNP's topic in General Nursing

    I joined the ENA but not the ANA due to the cost. It just costs too much. I wanted to get the magazine (The Emergency Nursing Journal) and help support ENA research. ANA is not necessarily pro-choice,...

  6. ANA & specialty nurse organizations

    TXERRN replied to Tim-GNP's topic in General Nursing

    The following link: http://www.nursingworld.org/readroom/position/social/screpr.htm explains the ANA's position on abortion, quite well in fact. I don't think avoiding the ANA for that reason is...

  7. RN starting salary

    TXERRN replied to Lina's topic in General Nursing

    When I started 3 years ago in an internship program I started at $14-15/hr. In 2 years up to $16/hr. Now I make PRN rate over $24-26/hr full time. It all depends on where you live. Texas pays well,...

  8. Accu Check Contraversy. Alcohol Vs. Water.

    TXERRN replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

    Any time you leave the finger wet, with water or alcohol, it will change the results. The American Diabetes Foundation says you can clean the finger with alcohol swabs or soap and water with good...

  9. RN Profiled in The New York Times

    TXERRN replied to v-milazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Ms. Milazzo... I just got my packet of info. from Kaplan in the mail a few days ago, haven't had time to open it. I live in Houston, maybe I'll give you a call instead! ------------------ TX ER

  10. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

    TXERRN replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

    hhebertrn1 who are you posting to? I believe the original conversation was started discussing M.A.'s versus nurses. I agree that there is no difference between ADN/BSN nurses, except ADN nurses get...

  11. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

    TXERRN replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the need to correct you on this point. An MA with an AD does NOT have the same education that an RN has, under any circumstances. If they did, they could sit for the NCLEX. The MA does not have...

  12. Has a doctor made your day?

    TXERRN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with hollykate. Here in Texas, there are no first names, honey and sugar are standard. In the ER, the docs buy us lunch when they know we've had a rough day/night. Our manager as well will buy...

  13. anyone else feel this way?

    TXERRN replied to yankee_in_SC's topic in General Nursing

    That really sucks. Why, in a field where we have such poor support, must we attack our own? It sounds like you've done everything you can. If it doesn't get better, get another job. Hey, there's a...

  14. Survey: Do you think nurses are portrayed positively in the media?

    TXERRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    When ER first aired, Carol, RN was strong and fought for nurses rights. She fought when they cut hours, fought for unfair staffing, floating, etc. Then... they turned her into "Carol... the nurse...

  15. Do you feel you were adequately prepared to practice nursing when you graduated?

    TXERRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that my ADN program prepared me adequately. Too much time in nursing school is spent on care plans and more time should be spent on making sure nurses are able to handle their organizational...

  16. nursing in the states

    TXERRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in General Nursing

    First, please clarify, did you graduate from an RN or LVN/LPN school and did you take the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-LVN/LPN? Any questions on the NCLEX-RN are geared towards the practicing RN. Therefore if...

  17. what do nurses think of medical assistants?

    TXERRN replied to karenccma's topic in General Nursing

    The "just" was a bit harsh. But you know that you are not a nurse, so I would figure that the rudeness of this person is what offended you. Nurses go thru 3-4 years of training. It is my understanding...

  18. To OR or Not to OR... That is the question.

    TXERRN replied to DOT's topic in Operating Room

    I am an ER nurse who starts her first job as an OR nurse this coming Wednesday. You would think one wouldn't get bored in the ER, but I guess I have. I am looking forward to something new. I too have...

  19. US SENATE HEARING ON NURSING SHORTAGE

    TXERRN replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    This is all well and good. But we KNOW what the situation is. What are the SOLUTION? Grants for school loans and training programs are not the answer. Proper staffing levels and appropriate pay are...

  20. ER to OR switch...need advice

    TXERRN replied to TXERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the words of advice. I start 2/21. I am still a little afraid, but I think all will go well. I hope. I'll let you know.... ------------------ TX ER

  21. ER to OR switch...need advice

    TXERRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I've been an ER nurse for awhile. I love it, but I'm getting a little burned out. I'm a little tired of the 7-7 shifts and every-other-weekend thing. I'm a little tired of having a half dozen...

  22. Need advice- Canadian wants to know about US

    TXERRN replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Houston, Texas there are many opportunities for internships in any field you may be interested in. They start in June for new grads. http://www.chron.com/ is the Houston Chronicle and has job...

  23. ADN to BSN

    TXERRN replied to mililani's topic in General Nursing

    Three semesters, one day a week. Plus your pre-req's ahead of time. That's in Texas. Go for it. I graduate with my BSN in May. I got my ADN 3 years ago. It's so easy to go

  24. What am I doing? Am I insane?

    TXERRN replied to zdjoe's topic in General Nursing

    Do what YOU want to do. Don't listen to us. We get frustrated just like every other profession. We just have a place to publish our frustrations. Nursing is long hours, no thanks, poor pay. Nursing is...

  25. What am I doing? Am I insane?

    TXERRN replied to zdjoe's topic in General Nursing

    Do you hate nursing or just