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I know this is late for this reply, but I must say that Tulsa Public Schools are some of the best in the nation! We have lived in Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta and I can say from personal experience of actually having my kids in Tulsa Public Schools (not just saying "what I've heard), that this school district really knows what it is doing! What makes us different from Owasso and Jenks? Money. However, our recently retired superintedent created a "schools of choice" program in which schools were allowed to create independent programs with different types of strengths. Tulsa children have the "choice" to go to the type of school that fits their individual learning style. To give one example-one of our elementary schools patterns itself in the traditional "Montessori" style of learning, which is usually private. It's expensive to send your kids to private, so this is a real luxury being a public school. The children are not in "grades" but are group together and learn at their own pace. What's funny is I don't know of any Jenks or Owasso parents that know about this school; however, they all say how bad our schools are. Their loss-our gain. There are many more types of schools in TPS that really shine. The big kicker is that they are small! (ours has 200 students pre-K through 5th grade). The principals usually know every child by first name and their parent's first names as well! Also, if you are looking for one of the top public high schools in the nation (check out Newsweek's article) then look to Booker T. Washington. It's a fabulous Tulsa Public School! I am not here to put down Jenks or Owasso schools. Just want to share the good news of Tulsa Public Schools and encourage those moving here to take a deep look. We may be "urban" but we pack a lot of bang for the buck!

Thank you all for responding! I was worried that techs would be doing things that they should not do and I guess it depends on where you work. I want to be respected for what I do and I like giving meds and managing treatment. I see potential problems in our unit when there are not enough rn's around to give all the meds. Another question-is it normal for techs to buttonhole, etc? I believe that these techs are certified to do so, but it seems to me that the only different things I will do differently is give meds, assess and prepare careplans. I really want to stay in this area for the long haul and I will look into further certification. (Thanks 1940Nurse for link...)

Hi, everyone! I am a nursing student (will be rn, bsn) doing my senior year extern at a local hospital based outpatient dialysis unit. I really "fell into" dialysis because I didn't know what I wanted to do for my externship, but discovered that I like it! I am feeling a bit overwhelmed right now, as I've only been there 4 days! It seems that a lot of dialysis centers are looking for LPNs and techs only and I want to make sure I am making a solid career move. My question is: Is there a solid future for the RN, BSN in dialysis? Thank you! (And by no means am I implying that LPNs or RN,AD any "less"-these people are terrific! The staff on my unit are very valuable and knowledgable and some of the brightest people around!!) I appreciate the answers and support!!!