txnurse32

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1. Who gives your baths?

   txnurse32 replied to mom2cka's topic in Rehabilitation

   I work on a rehab unit with up to 15 pts.Night nurse have 5 pts where we do all cares toileting, all meds,IVs, dressing changes, vs, colostomy,tube feedings, no tech so there is really no time for showers. We can have 6-7 pts if we have a tech. We wa...

2. And today's specials are...

   txnurse32 replied to NurseWannabe1129's topic in General Nursing

   I started as a LPN in LTC and as a RN I will be working ortho/rehab.

3. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

   txnurse32 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

   I had worked long term care as a LPN for about a year. I have been punched in the face, slapped, kicked, pinched and one tryed to bite me. I have never done anything to causes this behavior. They were confused so I really dont get too upset about it....

4. June 2008 NCLEX support group

   txnurse32 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

   I felt horrible when I left the test on Thur 19th. I had 78 questions one calculation, a couple sata and the last few seemed too easy but guess what. I found out this afternoon right at 48 hrs that I passed! I am a RN!!! Everyone still waiting dont g...

5. Need help choosing 1st job....

   txnurse32 replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in General Nursing

   I feel the same way you do about med surg. I dont hate the task but I hate the crazy run med surg can be. I think in icu at least it is a controlled chaos and I think you would have more backup help if you needed it. I would go for ICU.

6. June 2008 NCLEX support group

   txnurse32 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

   I took my nclex in houston today.I felt ok before the test but after I just want to puke my guts up. In nursing school I got a 99% chance of passing 1st time on my ati comprehensive predictor but I am still having a major freak out. After the test I ...

7. New ADN grad needs advice

   txnurse32 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a LPN for a yr while I finished my RN program. I am waiting on a background check to come back but I am being offered a RN hospital job good pay/sign on and because I had supervising experience in ltc in a few months they are going to mak...

8. LPNs Supervising RNs

   txnurse32 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric

   I went through a bi-level program where I got my LPN and then my RN. I have worked long term care as a charge LPN and have at times been in charge over the whole facility on night shft. KS law requires a RN to be working in the facility for 8 hrs of ...

9. Can nurses with MRSA work?

   txnurse32 replied to JennieO's topic in General Nursing

   I have heard of this before. The nurse who had it was placed on adm leave for 2 weeks with pay until her cultures came back negative. I guess it depends on the hospital.

10. Crazy things patients say.....

    txnurse32 replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    I had one patient who referred to her genitals as Texas. She said" I want to make sure no one can see TX." LOL I was trying so hard not to burst into laughter. LOL:chuckle

11. GN position

    txnurse32 replied to croat's topic in Texas

    I am in the process of moving from KS to Houston. Two of the places I did clinicals offered me jobs but of course I told them I was moving. I have 1 yr as a PCT/med surg and almost one year as a charge nurseLPN (IV cert) in LTC but I have not heard a...

12. Taking NCLEX but went to school in another state

    txnurse32 replied to rdeompoc's topic in Illinois

    I went to school in ks and applied to TX BON. I took 2-3 weeks longer for me to get my ATT than my classmates. I think it is worth the trouble to get it in the state were you are going to work rather than go through the hassle of trying to transfer t...

13. Listed as new GN on BON web site?

    txnurse32 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in New Nurse

    I applied to TX and I noticed I am listed as a GN. YEAH!!!

14. How do nursing students look for jobs?

    txnurse32 replied to spotliter's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated and looking for a job in another state. I posted my resume on monster jobs and have gotten alot of offers from all over the US. I would start thinking about where you would like to go to. Good Luck!:wink2:

15. Favor to ask of those who have recieved an ATT.

    txnurse32 replied to racing-mom4's topic in NCLEX

    I went online and looked and there are no opening in Toledo until June 19 or later. Hope this helps.:typing