TXERRN

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 at the last one I was at (in Texas). Good luck. ...

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 license.

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 do rounds and take call for hospitilized patients ...

Has anyone done the Kaplan College (mail) program for Legal Nurse Consulting? If so, how was it? I'm considering it. I got the brochure, but I'd like to hear from someone honestly how it is. Is anyone out there a LNC? Would you recommend it? How mu...

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 most hospitals. But if you want your vacation tim...

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, but pro-patient and supportive of what is current...

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 worth it considering what they are trying to do for th...

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, from what I understand. My mom has been a CCU nurse ...

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 friction cleaning methods.So just make sure which ever...

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 RN

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 more clinical experience in school. I have my ADN an...

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 the same pre-reqs, classes or clinicals. They can...

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 us lunch, she even came in on her own time on a w...

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 shortage, there has to be better jobs out there. Try ...

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 sleeping with the doctor" and the strong nurse charact...

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 skills, time management skills and working under pre...

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 you felt that they were geared towards an LPN you sh...

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 that M.A.'s only have weeks of training in techni...

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 no experience in the OR and they are willing to tr...

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 two things to start with. They just don't get it......

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 RN

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 REALLY sick patients (and several dozen others) in tri...

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 postings in the Classifieds. Check them for the S...

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 back!

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 warm fuzzies, a pat on the back, a feeling of job...