labcat01 BSN, RN

ICU, CVICU

Member

  • Content

    629

  • Visitors

    7,563

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    5

All Content by labcat01

  1. labcat01

    Woodlands, Sugarland , or Katy

    labcat01 replied to matt316's topic in Texas Nursing

    They are all good- I don't think you can really go wrong with any of them. I do like Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD has some good schools. Good luck with the
  2. labcat01

    Funny, need to share!

    labcat01 replied to ICAN!'s topic in Texas Nursing

    LOL! That is too funny.
  3. labcat01

    Nurses working harder than doctors?

    labcat01 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I hate ganging up against one poster- so I will say that if anyone spends any amount of time on that dreaded other forum (SDN)- it certainly seems like docs have nothing but contempt for nurses. Also,...
  4. labcat01

    Nurses working harder than doctors?

    labcat01 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I work very hard for the 13 hours that I'm at the hospital- but then I get to go home and shake it off. The docs I know work so incredibly hard and they work long hours all the time. I wouldn't trade...
  5. labcat01

    Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

    labcat01 replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know much of the specifics but she probably had head trauma followed by a lucid interval- where she probably appeared fine and then rapidly decilned (you can read a good summary on wikipedia...
  6. labcat01

    Help! New BSN grad moving to Houston

    labcat01 replied to koz13mms's topic in Texas Nursing

    Try Methodist, St. Luke's, and Hermann- then try some of the suburb hospitals. The honest answer is that March is kind of late to be applying so you might not get the specialty you want- but I do know...
  7. labcat01

    So many... How to pick a school?

    labcat01 replied to midwifewannabe101's topic in General Students

    If the nursing school is close to you and accepts you then it is a good nursing school :) Seriously, people are flocking to nursing school and there is no shortage of applicants. Apply to as many...
  8. labcat01

    What is the best specialty area you'll recommend for newly licensed RN?

    labcat01 replied to heavensent88_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    It depends! What are your career goals? What are you interested in? What is available in your area? I don't think there is a correct answer to your question. If you can get an internship in the area...
  9. labcat01

    Is there a best unit for new grads?

    labcat01 replied to AirForceWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep! It really depends on you, your interests, needs as a new nurse, and career goals. Just keep an open mind when you do your rotations in nursing school
  10. labcat01

    Horrible experience...

    labcat01 replied to sarabear's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep, ditto to everyone else and when you send the letter make sure you have a cc portion on it which allows everyone to know who is getting a copy of your letter (and one of those people should be...
  11. labcat01

    Starting out in an area you aren't interested in

    labcat01 replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    Is there no other hospital where you can do a straight NICU internship? I'm sure you've considered it but I think you are right. Other than give you the perspective of the mother's experience, I don't...
  12. labcat01

    Tips for upcoming "Nursery Observation"

    labcat01 replied to Altered's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have to know the norms for infant vitals. When I did my rotation, I was one of the first to go. The first thing the nurse did was ask me what the normal vitals were for the baby (I had it written...
  13. labcat01

    Soo has any one heard of StO2??

    labcat01 replied to frustratedXRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think this is the one we are using (I'm not advocating or advertising this company's product but I think this best demonstrates what it
  14. labcat01

    Reasons for ICU

    labcat01 replied to OrlandoFLNurse2b's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had my choice of either ER or ICU and I chose ICU- I was afraid I would get bored and fat sitting around all day...HAH! I've lost weight since I started working and I'm lucky if I get to sit down....
  15. labcat01

    Do Graduate Nurses get paid more if they are bilingual?

    labcat01 replied to D2588's topic in Texas Nursing

    I"m in Houston and I've never heard of any one getting higher pay for being
  16. labcat01

    ICU advice please! Nursing student applying as an ICU tech

    labcat01 replied to jla623's topic in MICU, SICU

    Make sure you let people know that you are in nursing school and what semester. If I know that my techs are in NS or applying, I'm more likely to show them cool things and let them do skills and
  17. labcat01

    Soo has any one heard of StO2??

    labcat01 replied to frustratedXRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We are trialing it at our hospital right now. None of my pts have had to use it yet but it seems pretty awesome. It is set up is like that of an O2 sat monitor- its that
  18. labcat01

    Has anyone relocated as a GN to Texas?

    labcat01 replied to Abbey0921's topic in Texas Nursing

    Apply NOW!!! Start following up with your applications and make calls. It is really competitive to get an internship in TMC so don't wait. That's my advice for anyone looking for a job in the area....
  19. labcat01

    No luck in the job hunting!!

    labcat01 replied to BlessedRoseRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ditto ditto ditto! Houston has never had a shortage of new nurses- we have a shortage of experienced nurses and shah is absolutely right about home health. As a new nurse, you may think you know it...
  20. labcat01

    new grad - worth taking ACLS class before being hired?

    labcat01 replied to birdgardner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree that you should wait. Having ACLS is just book knowledge and doesn't make you more competitive than if you'd actually had a job where you used it. You'd be a MUCH more competitive applicant if...
  21. labcat01

    Help! New grad looking for a job!!!

    labcat01 replied to wanjik's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got an email today that Harris County Community Hospital district is having a hiring fair next week- you could go check that out. I think that career fairs are always the best way to make contacts...
  22. labcat01

    ranking of tx nursing schools?

    labcat01 replied to tea_leaf's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats! Now the real fun
  23. labcat01

    ranking of tx nursing schools?

    labcat01 replied to tea_leaf's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have to disagree- many of the universities are moving towards using exit exams to ensure that they have high pass rates. A school might have a 100% NCLEX pass rate but perhaps failed a significant...
  24. labcat01

    Do you have a unit-based pharmacist?

    labcat01 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey all, Do any of you have unit-based pharmacists? What exactly do they do? Are they effective? I'm just curious because our pharmacy situation is getting out of control! We never have the drugs we...
  25. labcat01

    Graduating May 2009, Need some advice

    labcat01 replied to dkbmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for both and see what you get offered. However, if you wait until spring break to set up interviews, I'm betting most positions will be gone. NOW is the time you should be sending in...