texashyles

texashyles has 2 years experience and specializes in Med-Surge, ER, GI Lab/Scopes.

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1. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

   texashyles replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN/LVN

   Do you buy still buy dog food in the 40 lb sacks? Have you lived through and understand the draw and power of addiction and weakness therein?..my thoughts are if u desire it, pursue it. You only live once. Who wants to go to their grave saying , "I w...

2. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

   texashyles replied to jayp's topic in Activism

   Should Healthcare be a Basic Human Right? What about protection of property, finances, the ability to make and then bring home a decent wage? These rights are being trampled. The lack of checks and balances in the Medicaid system is putrid. I do not ...

3. TAMUCC ELine BSN

   texashyles replied to candicehall1118's topic in Online Learning

   I did my psych rotation at DePaul next to Providence. FYI, to set up my clinicals, I called the site/hospital/clinic and put them in touch with A&M. All they had to do was get the contract ironed out. The contract I had with DePaul may be expired...

4. HIPAA violation or just a bad decision?

   texashyles replied to concerned2012's topic in HIPAA

   Wow..if that were my child! I agree it is a HIPAA violation, besides being ethically atrocious.

5. New MedSurg nurse-seeking advice

   texashyles replied to Blinc78's topic in Med-Surg

   Also, a four color pen comes in handy..green for meds, blue for labs, red for Tx's, etc. Routine is the best overall timesaver for me.

6. New MedSurg nurse-seeking advice

   texashyles replied to Blinc78's topic in Med-Surg

   The nurses on my unit have an alarm set on their phones that notifies them when blood sugars need to be taken.

7. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

   texashyles replied to almost30's topic in Relations

   1. Spending more hours charting than with the patients. 2. Unproductive competition among nurses (although I appreciate healthy competition where we inspire each other to better ourselves individually and professionally).

8. Offensive Portrayal of Nurses in Ocean City, New Jersey?

   texashyles replied to marestott's topic in General Nursing

   I believe laughter is the best medicine and usually don't have a problem giggling at myself, so, no, it's not a big deal to me. Sounds like simple entertainment.

9. Tell me about using your iPad for school

   texashyles replied to studentsara's topic in General Students

   I love having iBooks. When you have a question about something you read and cannot find any keywords in the index, you can search the phrase for the entire book! Also, there are free and paid nursing apps such as Appocrates (drug info) that can be ve...

10. Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    texashyles replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    "Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to get on the bus" -nurse unk in my first clinical "God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts" -unk

11. Community College or University...that is the question

    texashyles replied to jessig24's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If you like spending more money and want the added prestige of graduating from a big name university, go ahead! I went to junior college for my AS, then A&M for my BSN. It is not going to affect your pay scale either way. I am definitely going to...

12. Guilty for pursuing a nursing career

    texashyles replied to outonalimb's topic in General Nursing

    Anxiety over doing right by your patients makes you a better nurse. Remember that once you begin your career you will not be alone. There will be other seasoned nurses on the floor to bounce your questions on. Many facilities offer up to six weeks of...

13. Please..Need some help deciding

    texashyles replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Remember to keep in mind the facility's options for continued education, benefits and mobility. If you take a "comfortable" position, you may become bored quickly and wish that you had challenged yourself. It's up to you! Also, a larger facility may ...

14. Is there a nurse who would be willing to answer a few questions about nursing?

    texashyles replied to nayram's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with himalayaneyes, if you post your questions, you will receive your answers. :tinkbll:

15. no job after two years

    texashyles replied to icedtea's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize your position. My mother was out of work for 9 months b/c of age, IMHO. My advice: NEVER GIVE UP! The next time you interview, focus on the strengths and pros of the company you are applying to. Since you are introverted, you probably are...