TexasPediRN

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  1. How Long Does It Take To Receive Child Abuse Clearnce and Criminal Record?

    TexasPediRN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    Mine both came pretty quickly, I think within a few weeks. Remember, it also depends on when you fill out the paperwork for it - the quicker you do it, the better. If you wait more toward the...

  2. Well, I'm a dummy!

    TexasPediRN replied to Carmen29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cant you reschedule the

  3. Do you feel you have safe staffing ratios at your facility?

    TexasPediRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm... Yes. our staffing ratio on IMU pedi is 2-3pts/RN. However, I do not feel that we have adequate staff to cover all of the patients, and usually end up with the charge RN taking patients. Nor do...

  4. feel guilty for keeping a secret from Allnurses.com

    TexasPediRN replied to CT Pixie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I kept mine a secret too when I took it. (not from here, but from colleagues and such). I think only my mom and husband knew. I think thats the best way to do it - then there is no pressure...

  5. Can a nursing student use the word "code"?

    TexasPediRN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. Do not let her get to you, shes an idiot. Your patient was in severe distress and you did the right thing. I understand why you didnt call out "Code" - its an evil word and hard to decide when...

  6. Uh Oh!!

    TexasPediRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome to Houston!! I've been here 3 years in September! Its hot here!! But, we love

  7. Am i being Discriminated against?

    TexasPediRN replied to WVnurse6608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm curious as to why you are telling the nurse recruiter this in the first place. Its the manager who is going to be the one to decide on what shifts she needs. The recruiter has nothing to do with...

  8. Houston RN pay?

    TexasPediRN replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ah, I was thinking you meant onsite parking - my mistake! I want a motorcycle.. An electric one. I dont even know if there is such a thing - but I wouldnt have to pay for gas! Interesting that they...

  9. Houston RN pay?

    TexasPediRN replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wish!!! Its more along the lines of 100$ per month if you choose to pay for employee parking in the garage. They dont want their employees parking in the garage and taking up patients and visitor...

  10. To be or not to be......bilingual

    TexasPediRN replied to JettaDP's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you me?? lol! I took 4 years of french in highschool, plus an extra year in college. Then I moved to Houston. Why oh why did I take french and not Spanish? I guess cause I had no interest in going...

  11. summer internship vs. summer travel

    TexasPediRN replied to Mush2007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with everyone else - go to Europe! I've never heard of a hospital that will hire you before graduation unless its as a CNA, which, in that case, would be completely different then an internship....

  12. Houston RN pay?

    TexasPediRN replied to worldsas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Med center pay is almost 30/hr However, take into account parking and traffic, and your commute is much longer. Trust me, I work there! Love it

  13. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    TexasPediRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    If everyone turns in their notices when the change takes place... Maybe they will think twice.. as there will be no nurses to do massages and catering..

  14. Syringe pumps...what do you use them for

    TexasPediRN replied to WineCountryRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    All of our syringe pumps have the syringe at a 90degree angle.. Also, with being on a pump, it pushes the fat though the tubing.. Yours are at a 45degree angle?

  15. Syringe pumps...what do you use them for

    TexasPediRN replied to WineCountryRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Expressed Breast Milk. Seriously. This is a big debate at our hospital, and they are trying to make it policy. In fact, they need to. The nutritionist tells me that when you put EBM in a feeding bag,...

  16. Took the NCLEX today. Feel kinda confident.

    TexasPediRN replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just so you know- I felt good about mine too when I took it, and I passed. :) Hope you enjoyed the beach!

  17. school AND nursing...

    TexasPediRN replied to Suhvannah's topic in General Nursing

    NO WAY!! Lol, I admire those who are - but I dont want that responsibility. I just want to teach clinicals - I love having students and letting them be hands on with new skills..

  18. school AND nursing...

    TexasPediRN replied to Suhvannah's topic in General Nursing

    I plan on doing it in the fall - going back for my masters in nursing education. Plan on taking 2 classes a semester. There are nurses at work that work full time,and attend school full time. Its...

  19. What can RNs do?

    TexasPediRN replied to floridagrl2000's topic in General Nursing

    Like another poster mentioned, you almost need to pay your dues first in a hospital setting. You need to understand how to provide pt care in a fast pace setting and care for the crashing patient. To...

  20. Fear of hospitals

    TexasPediRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I too, hated hospitals. Hated the smell. Also hated elevators. Hard thing to not take one in a hospital - got over that pretty quickly. Still panic if one doesnt close quick enough or the door looks...

  21. Schedule help!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to 987!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are right to spread out the sciences. Dont take summer sciences unless you can work at an extremely fast pace. I would probably combine: Speech Psych - Summer session (these classes are easier...

  22. anxiety and pvc's

    TexasPediRN replied to allmytimestudying's topic in General Nursing

    Yeap! When I get very stressed, I throw a ton of PVC's and can feel my heart skipping, which makes me more stressed, and I throw more. I havent done it for over a year though, but I can feel it...

  23. Do you have friends at work?

    TexasPediRN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Once.. And she moved away.. Seriously. I'm always friendly at work, we all get along, but I dont hang out after work, or on weekends with anyone. I dont feel that close to them. I've *always* had a...

  24. Judging Nurses or Is It Just Me?

    TexasPediRN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a next class? I'm a quiet person, but with this subject, I would feel the need to do some...re-education :) She was judging, and im sure she may have had bad experiences.. I did pedi private...

  25. Drug test + for PCP?!?!

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

    Hopeful is right - you didnt need to go through that stress!! I'm glad you were proactive about it and called around to find out what was going on. Now, maybe after this event, everyone will be...