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  1. Science Courses

    TXstudentRN replied to jules2577's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos for thinking in advance... it's never good when someone waits till the last minute and random classes have piled up. Obviously your advisor can help, but if you CAN take them in any order...

  2. Be prepared for a silly question....!!!

    TXstudentRN replied to CaitRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    Haha yeah same here, plus the fact that it's been noted that students act more professionally when wearing scrubs, thus why we wear them to labs. Like most others we wear them to clinicals and day...

  3. IM in deltoid & Vastus lateralis

    TXstudentRN replied to certma's topic in General Nursing

    Most important thing with IM is z-track... I guess that could sort of be considered "bunching" depending on how you're picturing it in that you're pulling the skin to the side, but really it's taut....

  4. I may not get hired because of DRUG test,

    TXstudentRN replied to deboopy's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I know that's weird... that you technically are positive for the med, but the REPORT they send will say negative... meaning negative for illegal substances, and because you had a legit rx that...

  5. I may not get hired because of DRUG test,

    TXstudentRN replied to deboopy's topic in General Nursing

    My thought process was that it would be better to disclose a med BEFORE the screen (for nursing school) but they absolutely won't listen due to HIPAA issues... any school or employer themselves...

  6. I AM "tough enough"!

    TXstudentRN replied to itsmycalling's topic in General Nursing

    On my very first day of orientation to clinicals, I received some of the best advice related to this topic and have since carried it with me wherever I go... ~There is a HUGE difference between...

  7. Morphine question.

    TXstudentRN replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad people mentioned the Sphincter of Oddi - it was actually because of the increased pain to morphine and fentanyl (they both cause it to spasm) that we figured out I had SOD...

  8. confused about Y-ports and IV fluids

    TXstudentRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I've used y-ports myself on my single lumen mediport. Unlike tunneled central lines or double lumen picc's where there actually are two exit spaces, in the y connector I'm talking about the...

  9. Correct me - MRSA

    TXstudentRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I know a Mersai... close enough for me, even though it's pronounced mer-sigh. Oh the world we live

  10. Central Lines???

    TXstudentRN replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great website with LOTS of links to all kinds of lines and ports: http://www3.nbnet.nb.ca/normap/ivaccess.htm. It's technically for patients with CF but is a fantastic resource. I can't...

  11. Help re Jehovah's Witness and death

    TXstudentRN replied to nickismith72's topic in General Nursing

    I find all of this really interesting. I JUST read a very intriguing article in Nursing2007 (March issue) called "Can a bloodless surgery program work in the trauma setting?" It explained how one...

  12. Is there such a thing as "too positive"?

    TXstudentRN replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haha that's exactly what went through my head when I read the post... Sidney would be her name. She's just OVERLY enthusiastic to the point of being beyond annoying - the cheerleader type that just...

  13. TPN thru a peripheral line?

    TXstudentRN replied to ripcurl1's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of TPN going through a peripheral, but I'm sure (as other posters have said) it could be done if absolutely necessary. I was on TPN for awhile and we had SUCH a problem with the...

  14. Anyone know anything about Vasovagal Neurally Mediated Syncope?

    TXstudentRN replied to vamedic4's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto! This is TEXAS for goodness sake!! Also, if that's not enough info for you I know of some other links as well... And I definitely agree with it being a thrown around dx for unexplained...

  15. Anyone know anything about Vasovagal Neurally Mediated Syncope?

    TXstudentRN replied to vamedic4's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, NCS (Neurocardiogenic Syncope) is right. It often goes along with similar conditions like dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia...

  16. CTs with contrast through central lines

    TXstudentRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    As I've had MANY PICCs, all but two Power PICC's, I can tell you that they are WONDERFUL for many reasons, but especially with being able to put contrast through them. Some radiology techs would...

  17. What's worse than having a strict grading range?...

    TXstudentRN replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    We are currently on the range you mentioned university-wide but are switching next year to +/- because so many other schools do, especially high caliber ones. Like others have mentioned, sometimes it...

  18. Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    TXstudentRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was going to say-- volunteers are great for this stuff! And yes, you can volunteer in the ER- we always have them. It won't be anything medical (obviously) but they are VERY useful....

  19. Search for Nursing Schools in Dallas

    TXstudentRN replied to TimeofChange's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can't forget TCU (Texas Christian University) in Fort Worth! It's great... though I'm a bit biased!

  20. What was your favorite/most memorable graduation present you received/gave?

    TXstudentRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so with you on that- I just finished my first semester of my 4yr BSN program and my recorder is worth every cent-- it's been SO wonderful for A&P I can't even tell you! I haven't yet taken...

  21. Male staff-Female Pt. - ECG

    TXstudentRN replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

  22. Male staff-Female Pt. - ECG

    TXstudentRN replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    I greatly appreciate all of you that go out of your way to keep as little exposed as possible. At times I've had a male tech come in and literally just pull my shirt/bra up to my neck, fully exposed,...

  23. PICC's

    TXstudentRN replied to amanda0019's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I'm a tad of a PICC expert considering line #12 is currently taking residence in my upper right arm. As for drawing blood from different ports, it is a bit of trick question, especially...