TexasPediRN

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  1. finger print card?

    TexasPediRN replied to rina83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some states do require a fingerprint card to be done and send back to them. Your fingerprint will also be taken at the testing center. Your best bet would be to go online to the California Board of...

  2. no holiday or weekend pay?!?!

    TexasPediRN replied to tx2007's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does it offer any other type of 'perks'? My hospital that I work does shift differentials, but not weekend pay (holidays are time and 1/2 for 4 holidays a year). My incentives are: I work one weekend...

  3. new grad RN BSN - is home health for me?

    TexasPediRN replied to badtz143's topic in Home Health

    I did floor nursing for 3 months (after 1 1/2 years of being a student nurse aide). When I moved, I went into Peds private duty (home health). I was trained very well by my preceptors and the company,...

  4. hi! i am looking for a pediatrics nurse

    TexasPediRN replied to 1234kat's topic in Pediatric

    1234kat: Hello :) If you want to post your questions here, I'm sure a few peds nurses would be willing to answer them! I've done peds for 1.5 years - not that long but perhaps I can answer your...

  5. My How To's To Pass Nclex

    TexasPediRN replied to Ronnie G's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ronnie - First off, congrats on passing the NCLEX! Second, just so you know, there is no magic number that you must get correct to pass the NCLEX. You are going to get as many questions as it takes...

  6. Did I Pass or Fail?

    TexasPediRN replied to jla74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unfortunantly, we cannot answer that question for you. You cannot tell by the number of questions received if you have passed or failed. The number of questions you received is just that, a number....

  7. Tips to hear breath sounds

    TexasPediRN replied to Megsd's topic in General Students

    Practice makes perfect, so keep practicing! When I listen to lung sounds, I normally end up pushing the ear peices into my ear canal more so that I can hear better. I use one hand to hold the...

  8. Nursing Pay

    TexasPediRN replied to haninks's topic in General Nursing

    There are numerous threads regardng salaries on this board if you have time to take a look - it might help you with your research. Honestly, 28 an hour is very good for a new grad. Salaries can range...

  9. How Many Days Do You Work?

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

    I work 3 12's as well with the option of self scheduling. Lately I've been doing Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at the hospital, and Fridays doing PRN Home health! Ideally, and starting next month I will...

  10. Dosage Calculations - when to round up!

    TexasPediRN replied to trulypampered's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a book recommendation for you: Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy I'm horrible at math. This book saved me when it came to taking those med tests. This is from a previous post that I had...

  11. help with good food for nclex

    TexasPediRN replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very good question! You could have cereal with milk, a glass of orange juice, a a peice of fruit such as a banana. Or, you could have eggs with a glass of juice and a peice of fruit. I wouldnt...

  12. Lower back pain anyone?

    TexasPediRN replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    The Chiropractor is my best friend when it comes to back pain.. When I first started going to my new chiro here in Houston, she took Xrays. No wonder my back hurt..spine was slightly curved, and I had...

  13. Please participate in my survey for school

    TexasPediRN replied to berny28's topic in General Nursing

    1. the main cause of the shortage has got to be burnout and stress. 6 patients a day + numerous demands and running your a$$ off causes a lot of nurses to leave the hospital setting early for...

  14. Test Shutdown At 76 Question

    TexasPediRN replied to HOTGAL73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember, the number of questions you get does not mean anything. You can pass or fail with any amount of questions between 75-265. Good luck! We've all had to wait for those results, some of us...

  15. 12 Hour Shifts

    TexasPediRN replied to TEXAS4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    I just switched back to hospital work from private duty, and its taken me a few weeks to get used to the 12 hour shifts, but I think I have. The good point though about 12 hours, is that (at least at...

  16. How do you take notes for class, anyway?

    TexasPediRN replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    Dont know about the price.. However, just make sure you are allowed to record classes. Some professors dont allow it, and you dont want to spend 77$ if you cant use the recorder. Good luck in nursing...

  17. Want to become A NP but have to Go the BSN route!

    TexasPediRN replied to dmoorer76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasnt going to respond to this thread originally, but I wanted to comment on the above line of your last post, dmoorer76. You are not technically your own boss, you will still need to work in...

  18. Looking for advice...

    TexasPediRN replied to BrendaTXRN's topic in Home Health

    Coming from a Peds Private Duty/Home Health Background- heres my 2 cents. The risk of caring for this child in your own home is way to high. If something happens, you are liable. What happens if...

  19. How do you take notes for class, anyway?

    TexasPediRN replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    I always took notes in class, then went home after class and re-wrote my notes, and added important information that wasnt discussed in class from the book, to my notes. This way my notes were very...

  20. P.A.L.S Class

    TexasPediRN replied to jedei136's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to recommend calling a nurse educator @ a hospital, and asking them. They should be able to steer you in the right direction. If not, my local newspaper lists out PALS courses in the...

  21. Possible move to Houston

    TexasPediRN replied to NurseLacy's topic in General Nursing

    The homes outside of the beltway are beautiful homes and reasonably priced, but you pay with commute time into the city. Inside the city, I recommend living inside of the 610 loop. Its that first...

  22. how does everyone pay for school???

    TexasPediRN replied to snovbunny25's topic in Texas Nursing

    2 loans and numerous scholarships + a generous financial aid packet. I have a nursing loan that my school offered, and I have my Stafford loans managed through Sallie Mae. I borrowed approx. 30grand...

  23. Nursing Community: I need your feedback

    TexasPediRN replied to BrendanK's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: !!!! I completely agree, most nurses arent that picky - free is free and we like free. You're ideas are very good though-I love my clipboard, I have one that opens so you can store things...

  24. What to wear to interview in Central PA

    TexasPediRN replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would wear what you feel comfortable in for an interview, I dont think suit and tie are necessary for an interview, but it all depends on the job you are applying for and the image you want to...

  25. Nursing Kit? and Lab Kit?

    TexasPediRN replied to traumaQN's topic in General Students

    My nursing kit for college: Syringes- 10cc, 5cc, TB Ampules (gotta practice drawing up medications- dont worry, its filled with H2o and some with crystals so you can "reconstitute" the medication)...