TexasPediRN

TexasPediRN

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  1. Need advice on leaving a job

    TexasPediRN replied to blood13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Float pool isnt good for a new grad anyways.. Give them your 2 weeks notice when its time, and be done with them. Then go to that big hospital that you want to work at - it will be so much better for...

  2. Air transport crew lost.....

    TexasPediRN replied to PageRespiratory!'s topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely horrible.. Its all over the news here...said it will be months before they even figure out what

  3. Wedding: Before or After NCLEX?

    TexasPediRN replied to amylburk's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the engagement! Are you planning the whole wedding by yourself? Its a lot to plan.. I got married the year after I got out of nursing school. As for taking the NCLEX, I graduted in May,...

  4. Hopeless? Hopeful? You be the judge...please

    TexasPediRN replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    If you dont apply, you will always regret it. So apply. If you get the job, thats great! If you dont, oh well, you can try again later on . If you get it and dont like it, you can leave or transfer...

  5. Peds clinical

    TexasPediRN replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Pediatric

    I dont know if its just your instructor or in general, but I work peds - and most places are very iffy about what students can do, but it seems peds can be more iffy. I suggest either - offering to...

  6. Is it true about NCLEX?

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

    Just think of the NCLEX as your last nursing school test. Dont try to over-analyze it will only drive you crazy. So do your review courses, study a broad range of topics, and when it comes time for...

  7. Nursing is detroying my home life!

    TexasPediRN replied to frustratedspouse's topic in Nursing Career

    Can we please close this thread.... Its going nowhere

  8. Possible New Job

    TexasPediRN replied to Trauma08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been there done that :) I worked for 2 weeks as a new grad before I found out my husband was being transferred to texas. I ended up staying 3 months, but they pretty much knew since one month into me...

  9. This website is a hoax

    TexasPediRN replied to rph3664's topic in Pediatric

    Wow.. and people who are that desperate think its a great

  10. anyone find out that they have a mental illness

    TexasPediRN replied to misssarahRN's topic in General Students

    Good for you for being able to potentially recognize a mental illness, especially since they run in your family. Its very important to begin treatment early, but you already know that. With that...

  11. Say It Isn't So

    TexasPediRN replied to travelingpants's topic in Texas Nursing

    The OP said Houston, and in the med center, this is the going rate it seems. I got quoted from a few places, and this is the norm. I worked, and still work, at another smaller hospital in the med...

  12. Say It Isn't So

    TexasPediRN replied to travelingpants's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can tell you that for 3 years RN, the range in the med center is approx. 30$. The med center does offer a 'med center differential' which in my case was 2-3 dollars an hour more. outside of the med...

  13. Need info about state boards

    TexasPediRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but there is no way to predict based on numbers, amount of certain questions, or anything.. Its just a wait and see kind of test.. However, kudos to you for helping her through nursing...

  14. "Taking A Mental Health Day"

    TexasPediRN replied to slmnewrn07's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have to do what your body says, and if it says you need a Mental Health Day, then so be it. You cant let yourself get stressed over working too much! I've taken a day here and there off, and im...

  15. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

    TexasPediRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ewwww.

  16. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

    TexasPediRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Urbane Scrubs drawstring cargo pants.. I can hold lots of stuff in those pockets, + still have my scrub top pockets for more! I will not however, buy their scrub tops..One

  17. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    TexasPediRN replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And just to add.. I think it has to do alot with the area you are in, and the hospitals you are at. Some hospitals are great, others arent. Some provide great orientation/pay/benefits/etc, others do...

  18. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    TexasPediRN replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Completely pointless? you must not have realized that nothing about my remark was meant to be snide, or mean, I was trying to be honest. I do apologize if you felt that way from reading my post. I...

  19. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    TexasPediRN replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am, and always will be, an RN. Now, whether or not I get my Masters, which, I plan on starting in the fall, (fingers crossed that I get in!!) I will always be, an RN. I think that most nurses want...

  20. Nursing School hours??

    TexasPediRN replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    My nursing school schedule was as follows: Mon- 9a-12p class, + 2 afternoon classes Tues- clinicals 7a-3p Wed - 9a-12p class + 2 afternoon classes Thurs- Clinicals 7a-3p Fri- off Just nursing courses...

  21. External fixator

    TexasPediRN replied to kacyt78's topic in Orthopedic

    The only way I would lift is to hold the back portion of the ex-fix, and probably the foot itself (it may take 2 nurses) I would never lift by pulling up on the ex-fix - its there for a reason and you...

  22. Convince me I won't get MRSA? Pre-nursing school student!

    TexasPediRN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I'll slightly burst the 'you wont get MRSA bubble here'. (Just as an eye opener and to drill in the importance of universal precations!!) I got MRSA in Feb 07. It was my fault - private duty trached...

  23. Define Nursing in 3 words

    TexasPediRN replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Compassion. Dedication. Heart. No explanation

  24. Nurses Week

    TexasPediRN replied to meandrog02's topic in General Nursing

    We got a lunchbox, some cake, some hand sanitizer and a pin.. They are also doing dinner for us, but im not going since its on my day off. I'd rather stay

  25. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    TexasPediRN replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    We had a baby not to long ago on our unit..BS was 5 on admit, couldnt get the sugar up.. Workup for all metabolic diseases done, you name it.. Final thought was the babysitter gave the baby lantus......