labcat01 BSN, RN

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    Qualifications needed?

    labcat01 replied to seekingknowledge's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it is because they are getting desperate seekingknowledge- to answer your question- yes! There is a great need for more nursing
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    Qualifications needed?

    labcat01 replied to seekingknowledge's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you've had such a bad experience but your comments are unfair and a gross generalization. My nursing instructors were all fabulous teachers and nurses. My peds clinical professor was...
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    Qualifications needed?

    labcat01 replied to seekingknowledge's topic in General Nursing

    Just to specify that it should be a Master's or a PhD in NURSING. I have a master's in another field and was told that (under the State's nurse practice act) I could do some teaching if I had six...
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    Newborn question

    labcat01 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    I took both my children out everywhere when they were 2-3 days old. Both were winter babies and were breastfed. It just isn't practical to stay home with your young babies. How will you eat if there...
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    Questions for an almost nurse

    labcat01 replied to coolpeach's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do you have your heart set on a certain floor? You could try getting on in surgery or cath lab. Those shifts are usually 7 pm to 3:30 pm (plus call). I think they might even have reduced holiday...
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    Woodland's Memorial Hermann or St. Luke's Hospital

    labcat01 replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Maybe RN1989 will correct me if I'm wrong but it is my understanding that magnet status is NOT system wide. Meaning that even thought SLEH in the medical center may have magnet status, that doesn't...
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    Houston RN pay?

    labcat01 replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pay depends on your experience and where you work. I'm a new grad and I make in the mid 20s. Generally, the medical center is going to pay slightly higher ($1-2/ hour) higher then the hospitals in the...
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    will be taking boards in a couple of days

    labcat01 replied to chiynadol's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will do a great job! If you have time, I would look over the stuff on infection control (for example, I would really know what diseases require droplet, respiratory precautions, etc). It seems...
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    Does GPA matter in terms of getting a job?

    labcat01 replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the deal on GPA- all other arguments aside, you have to have a good GPR if you want to be competitive for SOME INTERNSHIPS!!! In my nursing class, there was a broad range of GPAs and everyone...
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    sata 75 questions !!!!! help!!

    labcat01 replied to chokolatchik30's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok, I know it feels that way but it isn't possible to have 70% SATA (select all that apply). At most you only had 2 or 3 with the rest being pilot questions that DON'T COUNT (this is according to my...
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    Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!

    labcat01 replied to codysfreckles's topic in Texas Nursing

    M.D. Anderson has a good reputation as a facilty. I'm not sure about their nurses as I don't know anyone that works there. My advice for a December grad is to start looking for jobs in...
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    Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!

    labcat01 replied to codysfreckles's topic in Texas Nursing

    Houston is big and it can be intimidating but don't let that stop you!!! I would try looking at the 'burbs. As I said, I live in Sugar Land (pop ~70,000+). It feels like a small town but it is so...
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    Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!

    labcat01 replied to codysfreckles's topic in Texas Nursing

    Maybe Commuter is going on "looks". While I do agree that there are reasonably priced homes in Sugar Land, there is definitely a lot of wealth and affluence all around. It is still a great place to...
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    Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!

    labcat01 replied to codysfreckles's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have been living in Sugar Land for about two weeks now and I really like it. As for jobs, as a new grad you can ONLY get jobs as a graduate nurse. Start applying EARLY (the first month of your last...
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    How will Obama's health care plan affect nurses?

    labcat01 replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Just a guess here, but I don't think you are as moderate as you claim to be. Listen- I'm an independent (I haven't said anything about supporting McCain). I wanted to be on the Obama bandwagon with...
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    How will Obama's health care plan affect nurses?

    labcat01 replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f313/if-obama-becomes-pres-will-things-get-better-305259.html This topic has been debated before. If Obama became president, it wouldn't be worth it for me to work. I...
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    Associate's VS. BSN? Does it matter?

    labcat01 replied to BlueberryGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    llg is right on! I have an MPH and believe me it is A LOT different then if I had a master's in nursing. Having the master's degree doesn't even make me a more competitive candidate for an entry level...
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    Houston hospitals

    labcat01 replied to PMHNP10's topic in Texas Nursing

    No problem- they are actually opening in OCTOBER (I think I originally said December). I think it is in First Colony by Methodist. Check out their website- there is a career fair coming up in a couple...
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    Houston hospitals

    labcat01 replied to PMHNP10's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't heard much about either hospitals. A friend at Hermann Southwest (near Sugar Land) has no complaints. Also, you might consider St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. They are hiring for their new...
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    The CNA is preventing me from getting an ununionzed position

    labcat01 replied to SAM49's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity how can you (and all the previous posters) say this has nothing to do with the union? Isn't it a union policy? I'm only asking because my friends that work in big system...
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    doctors without borders

    labcat01 replied to jojo19's topic in General Nursing

    I am not certain but I'm pretty sure you HAVE to have the experience. I believe there is a lot of autonomy over there and experience is a must. Again, I'm not positive on this...maybe someone else...
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    Ovarian Drilling

    labcat01 replied to Rae83's topic in General Nursing

    I am considering it myself as several of my friends have had successful procedures done. However, I don't know if I can afford the recovery time... I think it is a little lengthy for someone with two...
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    Houston doesn't like me!!!

    labcat01 replied to twilight3's topic in Texas Nursing

    Right- it is Ben Taub and LBJ. They've recently put up a bunch of new grad
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    Say It Isn't So

    labcat01 replied to travelingpants's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have to agree with MeghanRN- it is not unheard of to make over $30 in the medical center in Houston. That being said a few of my friends in Dallas make over $30 with differentials (and they are new...
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    Houston doesn't like me!!!

    labcat01 replied to twilight3's topic in Texas Nursing

    Twilight- have you looked at