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  1. Employment in Texas

    Anonymous1257 replied to paxxy782's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most employers won't care at all about the misdemeanor on your record. In fact I would be shocked to find a single employer that would even bring it up. What you might run into however is the BON...

  2. Male student exams

    Anonymous1257 replied to jamiejay's topic in School

    Get a witness to observe the exam. The Muslim issue is totally dependent on the individual

  3. FNP Austin, TX

    Anonymous1257 replied to MarBug7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Salaries for FNPs are on the lower end in Austin, I see a lot of $80's and low $90's offers for FNPs, but there are quite a few openings available. I don't think you'll have too much trouble getting...

  4. Working while going to school

    Anonymous1257 replied to CrystalinNC's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Work at one of their associated clinics PRN or part time once you have your LVN while getting your RN, then apply to the hospital. You'll be a strong candidate with experience in the network and...

  5. LPN or RN? Spouse in Military?

    Anonymous1257 replied to Deer2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Guccibear offers good advice. I would urge you towards the ADN as well. Another option would be to get your LVN then hunt for a bridge program wherever for yall move to. That'd be more time and...

  6. Lost my head and quit without notice

    Anonymous1257 replied to catlvr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry to hear about this! Try not to sweat it. Like you said, be truthful but not derogatory about the situation. Honesty goes a long way in an interview. Just get out there and get your...

  7. Question about DDAVP

    Anonymous1257 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Interesting case, sorry I can't be of more help, my googling skills only led me to studies where that's how they administered it in their trials. Perhaps contact the physician prescribing it? Good...

  8. Careers as an RPN

    Anonymous1257 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    It is just an option until you make a career out of it, just like an ADN-RN and BSN-RN are optional entry points into nursing. I have no negative attitudes towards RPNs, but the simple fact is RN...

  9. Tips for psychiatric RN jobs in Austin?

    Anonymous1257 replied to hakhama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in a similar situation, working on my msn and working PRN for a residential psych hospital. And I didn't mean to say that outpatient opportunities don't exist, they might, I just didn't run...

  10. Careers as an RPN

    Anonymous1257 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    Starting as an RPN is an option, but you'll likely want to move to the RN eventually. You'll be qualified to do more, there are more jobs for RNs, and you'll make more

  11. How Can I Get a Good Hospital Job Without a License?

    Anonymous1257 replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    ^ This exactly, you're now a "graduate nurse" and qualified to work as a nurse *under supervision* until you find out if you either passed or failed. If you failed, then you'll most likely be let go....

  12. why do nurses need to be licensed?

    Anonymous1257 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's a means of standardizing the field. In a nutshell, the government wants safe docs and nurses, so it creates boards to manage them, boards require licensure by examination as a means of ensuring...

  13. Tips for psychiatric RN jobs in Austin?

    Anonymous1257 replied to hakhama's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are some inpatient jobs available, but you'll probably be looking for at least a little while. I'm not aware of any outpatient nursing jobs in psyche in the

  14. 24, want to become a nurse, best route

    Anonymous1257 replied to Jbc15's topic in Nursing Career

    HouTx raises a good point, whether you choose accelerated or traditional routes, consider the quality of the program you'll be attending. I also agree with her statement about entry level degrees of...

  15. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    Anonymous1257 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I used to be a preschool teacher, had similar if less severe issues. Just give it time, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise, your immune system will adapt in

  16. Final Chance-HELP

    Anonymous1257 replied to zebrabreath's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    It's similar to NCLEX content-wise, and it's extremely long, so once you start it buckle in. I managed to pass HESI on the first go round with zero studying by just answering every question based on...

  17. Admitted to NP school, now what

    Anonymous1257 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just be ready to commit a great deal of time to studying, I recommend recording lectures in more difficult classes like adv patho and pharm to listen to again. Work hard, you'll do

  18. Question about DDAVP

    Anonymous1257 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I've never heard of injecting DDAVP sc before. If a pt is going to self manage DI why wouldn't they use oral or nasal

  19. 24, want to become a nurse, best route

    Anonymous1257 replied to Jbc15's topic in Nursing Career

    Howdy from a UT alum and current UT MSN student. The beauty of nursing is the incredible amount of entry points into practice. I advise against pursuing an LVN license simply because it allows you...

  20. What is post master's NP certificate?

    Anonymous1257 replied to ode2BeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Unless you want to teach, an MSN without an advanced practice component is pretty worthless, honestly. If you're going to grad school as a nurse, get an advanced practice degree, such as NP. Future...

  21. Future Market Saturation

    Anonymous1257 replied to guest538567's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Cfinesse19 nailed it, mass production of NPs with substandard training from the profit-first online programs risks flooding the NP profession with individuals that have received substandard training....

  22. Pharmacology

    Anonymous1257 replied to IJ_606's topic in General Students

    Pharm is a difficult one, I'm currently in clinical pharm and have found listening to recordings of the lecture while commuting or really doing anything that I would normally listen to music during...

  23. Doctor Anyone?

    Anonymous1257 replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why spend all the time pursuing nursing just to turn around and go to med school? Become an NP and do the exact same job (in most cases). Especially if you live in an autonomous practice

  24. New Nursing School Blues

    Anonymous1257 replied to nurse2324's topic in General Students

    read it years ago, not able to find the actual study, did google this referencing the same one though: For Nursing

  25. Who's responsibility is it.........

    Anonymous1257 replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Huge liability issue, call every manager and corporate officer you can find and chart each phone call. if she wanders into traffic and the family is litigious, you can bet you'll be in their cross...