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  1. Most common overdose drug of choice?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Emergency

    It seems like this week the theme in the ER was intentional overdose. What's the most common drug that you see people take in excess? I'd say in my experience it's been Seroquel. I'm kind of guessing...

  2. San Antonio Xtians Hospitals

    KungFuFtr replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't understand how it could be considered disrespectful? Please help me understand how I've offended you. Xtian, Xmas are just abbreviations as X=Christ

  3. Methodist Houston New Grad Residency Question

    KungFuFtr replied to redraider1977's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not according to their website. Where did you get this

  4. Just passed my RN boards!!!

    KungFuFtr replied to jschut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah:

  5. Pres Ganey Armbands?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    My charge nurse told me of a hospital in Texas that had to wear armbands for low press ganey scores. The RN had to tell the pt why they were wearing the armbands when asked. Have you heard of a...

  6. Pres Ganey Armbands?

    KungFuFtr replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'll ask my charge RN on Friday for more specifics. Hopefully it's an urban myth, as armbands would be rather

  7. How does blood flow through the heart? Do you know?

    KungFuFtr replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you're a pretty good friend to do all this work to help your "friend". You can refer her to http://www.allnurses.com for further help. In regards to remembering things. If you are constantly using...

  8. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    KungFuFtr replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    The smell of musomyst. It just lingers in the nares for some time. Anything that comes out of the orifice, especially if it's mixed with blood and

  9. Most common overdose drug of choice?

    KungFuFtr replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Emergency

    Was it an accidental od? He might have been using insulin injections for the growth

  10. Thanks to the decision makers in Albany!

    KungFuFtr replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    A bed what? Oh, that hard plastic seat thing. The hole side faces down,

  11. People who flat out lie to get you fired

    KungFuFtr replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I would be civil about things...Meaning civil suits due to

  12. I am in Nursing because.....

    KungFuFtr replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    We all have our reasons... Me? I have a knack for A&P, patho, drugs and problem solving. I love to push myself mentally, physically and I practice what I preach. I feel that I can set a good...

  13. What is easy RN job to get for new grad

    KungFuFtr replied to reikoweller's topic in General Nursing

    Easy? I dunno... it's subjective. I wouldn't list your DUI on your resume'. Easy to find jobs? Try nursing

  14. my co-worker set me up

    KungFuFtr replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    i don't see how people can say there was a misunderstanding? your coworker told you she spoke to the don. either the don forgot or your coworker lied to you. i'd tell the don what happened so your...

  15. What type of background checks do employers in Texas do?

    KungFuFtr replied to mr.hustle's topic in Texas Nursing

    i just applied for my texas license. you have to submit fingerprints and an fbi background check is performed. one section included the following: "for any criminal offense, including those pending...

  16. Applied for nurse residendy, how do I get them to pick me?

    KungFuFtr replied to destin3g99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You've been a nurse for 2 1/2 years and you're applying to a residency? I would think you're overqualified. I thought those were for new

  17. which patients are in/out of your comfort zone?

    KungFuFtr replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a fan of pregnant Pts; infants with septic workups and Pt's who can't speak English. Although the non-English speakers are usually very grateful and nice nor do they have a scene of...

  18. Reglan and Compazine IV push policies?

    KungFuFtr replied to MollyMel's topic in Emergency

    Theres no policy where I work. I didn't know compazine gave that sort of reaction (hmm...learn something new everyday). I had witnessed people having anxiety attacks for a fast reglan push

  19. Using Demerol in the ED

    KungFuFtr replied to mandasueRN's topic in Emergency

    The hospital that I work at doesn't use it too often because Demerol lowers the seizure threshold. Positively, Demerol can also affect the thermoregulation of the PT. I've seen it used once for...

  20. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    KungFuFtr replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? I'm guessing there was some major brain damage and if the 20/20 rule truly

  21. CEU's?

    KungFuFtr posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've been a RN for almost 1 year now. My licensee expires in march and that's fine. What do I do with my CEU's? Am I suppose to make copies and send them

  22. Obsess with Nursing

    KungFuFtr replied to Mr I Care's topic in General Nursing

    I figured if I can get Brittany Spears lyrics :barf01:trapped in my head on accident; why not take control of what passively gets stuck in my mind. Digital voice recorder with USB...a very wise...

  23. Obsess with Nursing

    KungFuFtr replied to Mr I Care's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is very unhealthy. College is a time to get wasted every night; get into fights; have flings and get arrested. You need to watch Animal House and model that behavior to be successful....

  24. Hi, are you the doctor?

    KungFuFtr replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    You don't really wear one of those white hats...Do

  25. Hi, are you the doctor?

    KungFuFtr replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm mistaken called a dr. more often than a nurse. I'll even correct people; however, they soon forget and continue to call me