txsummerRN

txsummerRN has 3 years experience and specializes in PICU.

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1. The Humorous Nurse Speaks

   txsummerRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   A woman came to me to learn how to stop her continued breast milk production, 6 months after she stopped nursing her baby. I asked if she ever thought of just giving the milk to her son, since she was still producing so much. "Isn't it bad by now?"...

2. Herbs and Breastfeeding- any books out there?

   txsummerRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Holistic

   Yes, I imagine Dr. Hale would have some information on the subject. The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto also might have some good resources. I find most of the mainstream drug guides to be too conservative in their guidance on meds/herbs and ...

3. Can we speak frankly about salary? - Switch to CNM program

   txsummerRN replied to txsummerRN's topic in CNM

   Thanks!

4. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

   txsummerRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   I know 2 managers who had to have the 'body odor talk' with an employee. They both felt terrible about it, but their coworkers were extremely grateful!

5. Can we speak frankly about salary? - Switch to CNM program

   txsummerRN posted a topic in CNM

   Hello All, I am halfway through a PNP program and am increasingly finding that my heart is just not 'in it.' For the past 2 years I have dreamed of becoming a CNM, but I also felt that I had already made my decision and needed to finish the degree I...

6. Can a PNP work in a hospital setting?

   txsummerRN replied to caseyspen's topic in NP

   It may also depend on your state. Here in Texas, NPs are required to have acute care certification to work in hospitals. All of the PNPs I work with (in a pedi hospital) had to get a post-master's acute care certification. I think I remember heari...

7. Writing Sample?!?!

   txsummerRN replied to txsummerRN's topic in NP

   Hey Guys, Thanks for the great advice! I worked all weekend on a paper that I think turned out alright. The interview went well and I found out I was accepted into the program before even handing over my writing sample. Haha! Well, at least I'm i...

8. Writing Sample?!?!

   txsummerRN replied to txsummerRN's topic in NP

   I'll have to see what I can dig up, but I don't remember any incredibly well written papers from nursing school. That didn't seem to be a big priority. Thanks for the advice so far! :redpinkhe

9. Writing Sample?!?!

   txsummerRN posted a topic in NP

   I have an interview for a PNP program coming up and they've requested that I bring along a writing sample. Does anyone have any advice as to what they're looking for? I figure they want some sort of research paper, but I'm a bedside nurse and I've ...

10. New Nurse Completely Surprised!!!

    txsummerRN replied to LPNlisaD's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Annacnatorn, While you were correct in advising your colleague to check a patient's hx more carefully before deciding not to wear gloves, I hope you also told her that AIDS cannot be transmitted just by touching someone. Hopefully you also told...

11. Where do people like me work?

    txsummerRN replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatric ICU is a great choice too! We are definitely Type A, overly cautious, follow-every-rule people, and people that aren't that way make us crazy! =)

12. Summer externship in PICU - any advice?

    txsummerRN replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in PICU

    All great advice! During my ICU externship I always worked under an RN. I could give some medications, chart, work on my assessment skills, learn more about interacting with the health care team, learn about reading EKGs and interpreting lab values...

13. Methodist Hospital

    txsummerRN replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in Texas

    I don't work at Methodist but I can answer some of your questions. Methodist is in the Texas Medical Center, inside the 610 loop, on the South side. Other hospitals in the TMC are St. Luke's, MD Anderson, TX Children's, Ben Taub, Texas Woman's, Shr...

14. Intimidating? ME?

    txsummerRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it's time to lay everything out on the table. I bet if you broach the subject directly, in your typically nice manner, it might help. Good luck! What a rotten situation though! Ugh! Mean people stink!

15. pediatric APN in TX

    txsummerRN replied to srleslie's topic in Texas

    Hey srleslie. Did you ever get your questions answered? I want to know about APNs finding PICU positions as well! It seems like there aren't that many positions available since there are so few PICUs around!