seva

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1. ....from those in the "know"

   seva replied to me_ewe's topic in International Nursing

   Rockport is about (I don't remember exactly) 30-60 minutes north of Corpus Christi, where there as a tourist. Also, there may be a hospital in Aransas Pass, which is about 15-30 minutes south of...

2. Visitor from He**

   seva replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

   Heh. I would have tilted my head at her, and acted all confused, then said, "I'm sorry, I don't recognize you. Are you a patient here?" (possibly followed with "Do you know where you are? What is...

3. Torn and Discouraged

   seva replied to wugfun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   As a woman, you may instinctually put your husband's needs first. May I suggest that you tamper this and approach this issue with caution and research. Whose education will lead to the most immediate...

4. Noc Shift Any Easier ???

   seva replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

   I found nights to be a safer place for a new nurse. I had time to (OMG) read the chart and look up meds. Big difference. If you're feeling swamped, I would suggest nights. The pace is different, and I...

5. Graduation Songs

   seva replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

   "Everything I Do, I Do it For You." Bryan Adams, from the movie Robin Hood.

6. do you ever have "stupid" days at work?

   seva replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   OMG! I have totally lost 40 IQ points during 0700 report. I have also done the two different shoes thing. Last Saturday, I couldn't get an IV in a 14 gauge vein! Had to ask for help, so embarassing....

7. Would you do anything about it?

   seva replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

   I understand you're on the fence about this. No one wants to be a meanie. Ask yourself this: If this situation were to come to light, including the fact that you knew about it, what would be YOUR...

8. Flamed during report.

   seva replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in PACU

   Okay, already tried to post a response. Here goes my second: Just remember that we Med-Surg nurses tend to get slammed at/near shift change. We are usually juggling mx patients/demands/medications...

9. My age....

   seva replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   My nursing instructor liked to say, "What will you be doing a year from now?" As in, why not see your goal through, versus wallowing in lack-of-goalness. Actually, she said it much more effectively....

10. What kind of pill crushers are you using?

    seva replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that, in an absolute pinch, you can crush the meds in their packages using forceps (or any other smashing/crushing implement) to crush the meds then pour them, very carefully, into the...

11. San Antonio Hospitals

    seva replied to Susyq25's topic in Texas Nursing

    I lived in Leon Valley, and that was a nice area. Can't remember much about the other areas. Generally, you want to stay North/NW. It's a great place to live, especially for families. Good luck!

12. 50k sign-on bonus

    seva replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can say that McAllen is on the border with Mexico. It is way out in the middle of Nowhere, Texas. Per other nurses, there is a lot of work there for OB as Mexican nationals cross the border to bear...

13. Baptist Hospitals in San Antonio

    seva replied to Ashera's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi! As an agency nurse in San Antonio(worked for Nursefinders, and also MBC), I found the Methodist shifts much more reasonable. I was really concerned about some of the Baptist(downtown) shifts. I...

14. Thinking about traveling to San Antonio, TX

    seva replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in Agency Nurses

    Okay, I don't know what BMT means, but I did work for Nursefinders in San antonio for several years. It's a great city, and I wish I hadn't had to leave.

15. Need some advice Agency ??

    seva replied to kwagner_51's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just ask. 95% of the staff I meet are very willing to help, and most recognize that if you weren't there, they would totally be scrambling. Good luck!