Leo135

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1. Central Line Sterile Cap Changes

   Leo135 posted a topic in Oncology

   I am new to oncology and am hoping to get info from nurses that do sterile cap changes with CHG swabs and TB syringes (to plug the caps during cleaning). I am still working for the same institution, but the practices from inpatient med surg to outpat...

2. Nurse Residency July 2017

   Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

   I sent you a PM!

3. Nurse Residency July 2017

   Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

   I am wondering the same thing! It sounds like you can pick your brand, but I would love to get info about embroidery! The HR contact just gave me the contact info to do it through the gift shop and the gift shop lady was not very helpful.

4. Nurse Residency July 2017

   Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

   Hey people that accepted positions for July Residency! Do you know what to do about buying scrubs? I know they need to be navy and embroidered with UTSW logo, but can you buy your own and get them embroidered or do you have to buy them from UTSW? I c...

5. Nurse Residency July 2017

   Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

   No they told me they don't require a commitment one during my interview. And we (at least I) haven't gotten one that is why I ask. They said in 2-3 weeks and today is 3 weeks for me, so I just wanted to check if anyone has gotten that onboarding info...

6. Nurse Residency July 2017

   Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

   The employment contract with compensation, benefits, etc if you accepted a position via email

7. Nurse Residency July 2017

   Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

   Has anyone signed their contract yet?

8. CRNA school: All you need to know

   Leo135 replied to texanRN0415's topic in SRNA

   That is really good info to know. I have shadowed both and what I heard from multiple CRNAs is how much they loved their autonomy and that the majority of their cases were very routine and low stress (sounds amazing for down the road--I would love to...

9. CRNA school: All you need to know

   Leo135 replied to texanRN0415's topic in SRNA

   Thanks a bunch! This is very helpful. I am graduating with my BSN in May and moving to TX this summer. I'm really thinking about pursuing CRNA school or DNP for NP. I am mostly concerned about how to support myself while in school since it sounds lik...

10. CRNA school: All you need to know

    Leo135 replied to texanRN0415's topic in SRNA

    Are you able to work a low FTE while doing school? Are most programs in person or are some totally online? Are your clinical sites set up for you or do you have to find your own sites? How difficult/easy is it to find the first job out of school? Tha...

11. Nurse Residency July 2017

    Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

    Medical is that (plus differentials)

12. Dallas/Fort Worth Graduate Nurse Residency Programs Winter 2016

    Leo135 replied to MissVintageGlam's topic in Job Hunt

    Hey there! I know this is an old thread but I just accepted a position at UTSW with their adult medical residency track. How are you liking it so far? Any tips? Thank you!!

13. Feb 2017 GN Internships in Dallas

    Leo135 replied to K1203's topic in Texas

    Anyone working at UTSW from this old thread?! I accepted a job for their Adult Acute Medical Residency track for July 2017 and am wondering if there is anyone that can answer a few questions and tell me about their experience. Thanks!

14. Nurse Residency July 2017

    Leo135 replied to etravis9311's topic in Texas

    When I accepted on Wednesday, they said 2-3 weeks to get the official contract and paperwork so I wouldn't give up hope yet! They may continue sending out offers in those couple weeks depending on how many people accept the offers

15. JPS Residency July 2017

    Leo135 replied to PD82's topic in Texas

    Weird because they emailed asking which units I wanted late Friday... oh well!