seva

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1. ....from those in the "know"

   seva replied to me_ewe's topic in International

   Rockport is about (I don't remember exactly) 30-60 minutes north of Corpus Christi, where there as a tourist. Also, there may be a hospital in Aransas Pass, which is about 15-30 minutes south of Rockport. Don't forget to check out Victoria, the larg...

2. Visitor from He**

   seva replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

   Heh. I would have tilted my head at her, and acted all confused, then said, "I'm sorry, I don't recognize you. Are you a patient here?" (possibly followed with "Do you know where you are? What is today's date? heh!) Totally agree with the "marking he...

3. Yeah, I am a student nurse, I sit on my lazy but eatting bon bons alllll day long!!!

   seva replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

   My (okay, personal) experience with men in this situation, is that they won't stand up and do the right thing, unless they have to. seva

4. Torn and Discouraged

   seva replied to wugfun's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As a woman, you may instinctually put your husband's needs first. May I suggest that you tamper this and approach this issue with caution and research. Whose education will lead to the most immediate financial rewards? That may be the route to go. se...

5. Noc Shift Any Easier ???

   seva replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

   I found nights to be a safer place for a new nurse. I had time to (OMG) read the chart and look up meds. Big difference. If you're feeling swamped, I would suggest nights. The pace is different, and I actually learned more. At nights I learned how to...

6. Graduation Songs

   seva replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

   "Everything I Do, I Do it For You." Bryan Adams, from the movie Robin Hood. seva

7. do you ever have "stupid" days at work?

   seva replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   OMG! I have totally lost 40 IQ points during 0700 report. I have also done the two different shoes thing. Last Saturday, I couldn't get an IV in a 14 gauge vein! Had to ask for help, so embarassing. The only (very rare) time I ever get the "jevity ba...

8. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   seva replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   OMG! These are so funny!! I have already scared the dogs with my LOL!!Okay, you know you are a nurse if:Your 8 y/o dtr reports "Mommy, my tummy hurt, but I laid on the BR flor (got in the lithotomy position) until I farted and now I feel so much bett...

9. Would you do anything about it?

   seva replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

   I understand you're on the fence about this. No one wants to be a meanie. Ask yourself this: If this situation were to come to light, including the fact that you knew about it, what would be YOUR legal liability? seva

10. Flamed during report.

    seva replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in PACU

    Okay, already tried to post a response. Here goes my second: Just remember that we Med-Surg nurses tend to get slammed at/near shift change. We are usually juggling mx patients/demands/medications etc. We tend to get stressed out by admissions on top...

11. My age....

    seva replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN/LVN

    My nursing instructor liked to say, "What will you be doing a year from now?" As in, why not see your goal through, versus wallowing in lack-of-goalness. Actually, she said it much more effectively. Actually, I am 40 years-old. The kicker is that I'm...

12. What kind of pill crushers are you using?

    seva replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that, in an absolute pinch, you can crush the meds in their packages using forceps (or any other smashing/crushing implement) to crush the meds then pour them, very carefully, into the cup. I used to have a problem with the Silent Knight...

13. San Antonio Hospitals

    seva replied to Susyq25's topic in Texas

    I lived in Leon Valley, and that was a nice area. Can't remember much about the other areas. Generally, you want to stay North/NW. It's a great place to live, especially for families. Good luck! seva

14. 50k sign-on bonus

    seva replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Texas

    I can say that McAllen is on the border with Mexico. It is way out in the middle of Nowhere, Texas. Per other nurses, there is a lot of work there for OB as Mexican nationals cross the border to bear American Citizens. That is the sum total of my exp...

15. Baptist Hospitals in San Antonio

    seva replied to Ashera's topic in Agency

    Hi! As an agency nurse in San Antonio(worked for Nursefinders, and also MBC), I found the Methodist shifts much more reasonable. I was really concerned about some of the Baptist(downtown) shifts. I mean, I was happy to function as a med aide (LPN), b...