hooterhorse

hooterhorse specializes in Hospice, LTC, Med/Surg.

Latest Activity

1. studying for nclex.

   hooterhorse replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX

   "staff to pt. ration"??? Now look who's making errors!!! YIKES! Jean & Houdini

2. studying for nclex.

   hooterhorse replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX

   Suzanne, Yep, I've seen most of the errors on the CD! Do you suggest that I not use the CD? Started out with answering the questions at the end of each chapter, but then went to the CD. My NCLEX is tomorrow. If I fail, I'll be looking you up to pre...

3. studying for nclex.

   hooterhorse replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX

   I am getting a little worried....using the Saunders NCLEX review (4th edition) to prepare and am finding too many mistakes & typos!!! For instance....what do you make of this? "Hypoglycemia is a side effect of repaglinide and the client should ...

4. Hanging up on me!

   hooterhorse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   After being rudely interupted with a phone call during a busy med pass to 20+ patients, you said " I became angry, immediately called the doctors' office back, tracked down this employee, and said to her, "Don't you ever hang up on me again." If you ...

5. HELPFUL tips on Delegation/priority questions

   hooterhorse replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in NCLEX

   What is the best way to study for the NCLEX? Considering the ATI prep. , but does anyone have any other good suggestions? I have four weeks to prepare. Kaplan is a little too pricey and I really don't have any problems taking tests. Thanks, Hooter...

6. Stethoscope troubles...

   hooterhorse replied to ErinRena's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Strange as it may seem, I bought one of those expensive cardiology scopes and discovered that I heard "TOO MUCH"! Until I trained my ears....I found it easier to revert back to a cheap scope. Jean & Houdini

7. LPN statis

   hooterhorse replied to annmarierichard's topic in General Nursing

   LPN's cannot administer meds IV push, but depending on the facility...an LPN can start an IV, but they are working under an RN in doing so. You need to know the particular facilities rules and regulations. Jean & Houdini

8. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   hooterhorse replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   All through my life, I've enjoyed that feeling of being able to help (make a difference), give them a reason to smile, and to figure out things (or fix them) when nobody else could or didn't bother to try. Although I'm not what you would call a "lea...

9. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

   hooterhorse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

   I had a good paying job as a machine shop inspector....experienced in process engineering and quality control. Then I lost my job due to "foreign competition"...the shop closed and I had to start all over again because similar jobs in the manufactur...

10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    hooterhorse replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    "...The hospital is all about profit at the expense of some great nurses" HELLO...our entire country is headed down this path! Selling out for the sake of a profit! Doesn't matter which profession your in....it's everywhere. Not until the leaders o...

11. Clinic Nurses...Do You Use Another Doctor for Your Personal Doctor???

    hooterhorse replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would never even consider seeing a doc that I was working for/with. Personal life stays "OUT" of the office! Hooterhorse...unless the Doc is the absolute best, above and beyond what is available and my life/well being depended on it...then I wou...

12. The Doctor said WHAT?

    hooterhorse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses at the bottom of the totem pole??? Well, I've seen even WORSE treatment of CNA's done by nurses! And in my experience, I would much rather be mistreated by a "male" than a female anyday. Women can often be the cruelist. Strange that you wo...

13. Looking for ideas...

    hooterhorse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I am curious to learn more about hoarding behavoirs. In particular, I am working with a Down's syndrome resident that also has Alzheimers. His hoarding behavoirs have worsened to the point where he is now invading other residents rooms, rumag...

14. How long did nursing school take for you?

    hooterhorse replied to sweetiez's topic in New Nurse

    I had a few Tech college credits under my belt from years gone by (at one point I was considering an engineering tech associate degree)...so when my machine shop employer closed up shop (lost employment due to foreign competition...or so they say), I...

15. Question re: Madison and Janesville

    hooterhorse replied to scattycarrot's topic in Wisconsin

    Hello, I live in Janesville and commute to Madison daily to attend school to finish my ADN. The drive is a mere 35 miles down the interstate (I-90) and takes about 35-40 minutes depending on how fast your going. In the winter during icy conditions,...