TexasPediRN

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  1. Shadow A Nurse

    TexasPediRN replied to cortneymichelle06's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bet is to contact a nurse recruiter at a hospital and ask them about the opportunity to shadow a nurse. Good

  2. RN -Challenge

    TexasPediRN replied to jdif's topic in Michigan Nursing

    One has to be a graduate of an Nursing school before being able to take the RN (or LPN) exam. Pre-req's are just that - pre requisites for ones nursing classes..you cant jump the gun and not take...

  3. Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

    TexasPediRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Daily :) I just started a new job (I'm on week 3 of orientation). I'm having tons of "duh" moments now! My preceptor says I'm doing great and I dont need her, yet I miss the littlest things (duh!). I...

  4. 17-lb Russian baby

    TexasPediRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Took the words right out of my mouth..... (even if mom did have a

  5. just venting out

    TexasPediRN replied to JuliaR's topic in Texas Nursing

    Eric's right. The med center is huge, and the HR departments are def. busy trying to keep up with openings and new hires as well as sorting through all of the applications coming their way. I had a...

  6. do nurses........

    TexasPediRN replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry, I cant guess as to NY new grad pay, I really only know TX and PA. Try doing a search on the NY forum, I know there is a thread on new grad pay somewhere... Good luck

  7. med error reporting

    TexasPediRN replied to allisonj_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Allison - You did the right thing by filling out the incident report and monitoring the patient. Regardless of someone telling you to not report something and ignore it, you still need to follow the...

  8. do nurses........

    TexasPediRN replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    I dont think any floor nurse staffing position will be offered as hourly. If it is, dont take it. Now if its an office nursing job, its probably a salaried nursing job which is normal. You should...

  9. Forgetful (help)

    TexasPediRN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    why thank you chloe!! that means alot to me :) how i do my report sheet is i take the back of our census (the sheet that has every patient name, room #, etc on it), and i write out seperate columns on...

  10. Question: Any places with Work Flexibility

    TexasPediRN replied to gentle's topic in General Nursing

    If already an RN, try home health or private duty. Its completely flexible. I worked private duty and did my own schedule and picked my own hours. Was

  11. do nurses........

    TexasPediRN replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    Most staff nurses (who work the floors) are paid hourly. Never ever take a salaried staff nurse position. With salaried, you are correct. You may work overtime, but you will not get paid for it....

  12. Forgetful (help)

    TexasPediRN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My take on forgetting things: I write it down on my report sheet, and as I complete things they get checked off or crossed off. I have separate columns for meds for both scheduled and PRN. At the end...

  13. Is this normal?

    TexasPediRN replied to gwendelyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lets put it this way..if you didn't feel this way, you should be worried. Its extremely nerve-wracking after graduation, where you have been guided through everything, to go to being an RN where your...

  14. Schools In NJ

    TexasPediRN replied to BrownOcean's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    BrownOcean: Try: http://www.discovernursing.com They have programs listed. Also, remember if you go to school out of state you will need to pay a higher tuition which can be a few thousand dollars...

  15. small hosp. vs. large hosp.

    TexasPediRN replied to gacjumper's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts: I've been a nurse for 2 years. I worked the past year in a small hospital as well as a year of pedi private duty. I'm kicking myself for not going to a large hospital immediately after...

  16. Negotiating pay and benefits

    TexasPediRN replied to mojo13's topic in Nursing Career

    As a new grad, you wont be able to negotiate pay at all..sorry. I've never seen or heard of this before. However, different hospitals in the area can pay different wages, so you may be able to choose...

  17. Any creative people out there?

    TexasPediRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Dont let your behind become mine - label that line!" "Label that line, Document your care. If you dont, how will you fare?" (and perhaps a reward system for when people document and label lines...

  18. Self sufficient???? When????

    TexasPediRN replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above posts. Also, this is how you learn. You say you didnt control the pts pain very well. Next time, you'll control pain better. Everything is an opportunity to learn, and with...

  19. RN Students, Can You Work Part Time Your Second Year?

    TexasPediRN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I think its very common. Most of my graduating class held jobs as nurses aides in the hospital setting. After 1 semester of clinicals most hospitals would hire a nursing student for a tech/aide...

  20. Can someone help please

    TexasPediRN replied to tazman2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    100% correct :) 1- the pulse should be the same before and after surgery. If not, it can indicate some type of compromise. 2. pain - pain is common, but unresolved pain can indicate damage,...

  21. Can someone help please

    TexasPediRN replied to tazman2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since its a homework assignment, understand that it would not be proper if someone answered the question for you. Post your thoughts and we will help steer you in the correct direction, but we @...

  22. Any advice for new grads?

    TexasPediRN replied to Trollmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forget the rule that says "every new grad should have one year med surg experience" Change it to "every new grad should have hospital experience". There, much better! I wouldnt recommend taking a...

  23. Starting out as a charge nurse?

    TexasPediRN replied to eymilin's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly, I dont beleive that its a smart idea. Also, a place that would hire a brand new grad as a charge nurse is most likely drowning and will take any warm body. To be in charge means you are...

  24. egg white to be avoided for 6-month old infant?

    TexasPediRN replied to GingerSue's topic in Pediatric

    Eggs should be avoided due to the potential risk of allergy. Hope that helps! "It is recommended that you not start solids until your child is four to six months old....

  25. VERY difficult but happy decision

    TexasPediRN replied to Jerico's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell by the tone of your post which job you want, so nobody here needs to tell you which to choose. I just think you need to have a heart to heart with the hubby,and take that first job! You...