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1. Pacemakers

   passing thru replied to Qwiigley's topic in CRNA

   Jebain, can you clean out your email files? I'm trying to send you a private message and it is blocked because your files are full. Thanks,

2. Texas Ranked 3rd Lowest In The Country For Health/medical Care !

   passing thru posted a topic in Texas

   Did any of you read, hear about, see on t.v., the report last week that ranked Texas 3rd lowest in the country ? I could hardly believe it. I think they said Mississippi and Arkansas, or was it Mississippi and Oklahoma tied for 1st and 2nd lowest...

3. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

   passing thru replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas

   Sorry to take so long to get back on this thread. I have been very very busy trying to keep cool in this coastal heat and humidity. Well, guess this thread just goes to show there aren't any McAllen nurses on this board. Don't any of you know a M...

4. Any point to working in a bad hospital while in school?

   passing thru replied to avatar78's topic in General Nursing

   I lived in a small town once....same as yours. The locals said they ""wouldn't take their dog there !"" Now, 30 years later, it is considered one of the best in the state and receives all kinds of awards. Yes, you can learn a lot. "" Bad "" hospi...

5. Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

   passing thru replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your knowledgeable info and sharing. Very beneficial.

6. Boniva-Fosamax = atrial fibrillation ?

   passing thru posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone been hearing anything about these drugs having the side effect , a rather common side effect it seems, of a- fib ?? I saw something about it on t.v. , but wasn't able to watch the full program.

7. I quit my job.

   passing thru replied to SICU Queen's topic in MICU

   SICU Queen : Well written. I hear your pain and disappointment. It is sad. I can identify with your feelings when you write of giving 1000 % and the return is zilch. I spent 11 years in SICU and 3 years in adult burns. The only return is in kno...

8. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

   passing thru replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas

   Back to the original - - how did anyone with 4 DWI's get a license/ keep a license anyway ?????????????????????????????????????

9. TPAPN:a Four Letter Word?

   passing thru replied to 1964RNfromTX's topic in Texas

   Ho HO HA HA,,,,,, Ask any of the ICU nurses at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen about ""The RED APPLE DAY'''' sale - - - - - escapade/ event --------------------- and then decide the answer to the questio...

10. Hearing negative reports about sterility of probes..

    passing thru posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I am considering a first colonoscopy........................check-up reasons. But, I have heard some comments and even read a couple that said - - - probes are not always as sterile as they should be........., and , one person wrote they were certai...

11. Anyone near the St. Georges area??

    passing thru replied to passing thru's topic in Utah

    No, no degree from Utah. Currently licensed in Texas and planning a move to St. George area or Las Vegas area. St. George is in the midst of all that natural beauty. I love hiking . The IHC hospital.....what does that stand for? I received a pri...

12. Is It True That Nevada Has A Severe Nurses Shortage ?

    passing thru posted a topic in Nevada

    I Was Just Reading The Prayer Thread Posted Today....and It Was Written About A Desperate Shortage There. Does Anyone Know If This Is True? And, If True, What Is Accounting For It ? I'd Love To Work In Vegas. How's Vegas?

13. New Med Surg Nurse Drowning

    passing thru replied to jacque7305's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask ! Always ask either a friendly, helpful, and approachable nurse, or your charge nurse. It is so much easier for all the staff (and your patients,) if you ask first . It is ten times more difficult to attend to a mistake that is made. Ign...

14. ever been accused of abuse?

    passing thru replied to cuz_i_can's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse about seven years ago who was accused of abusing a patient. The nurse was fired. EVERYONE on the unit knew she was innocent. She was the best nurse. But, she was an older nurse. And, the hospital was in the initial stages of a...

15. Got Any Tips For Post-op Lap Chole ? Want To Share Your Experience? Any Tips ?

    passing thru posted a topic in General Nursing

    ANY WORDS OF ADVICE ? Is it really a "" piece of cake"" as I am hearing ? How long before you were able to return to work? Any complications ? I've heard people (and some nurses) say "" If I need my gallbladder out, I'M going to tell the doc I want ...