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    RITA CRISIS- Houston traffic!

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    People are trying to leave but it is utter chaos around the city. I am 30 miles west of Houston in Katy and the I-10 West traffic situation here is in CRISIS MODE. People are trying to evacuate and...
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    RITA CRISIS- Houston traffic!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    do see that the contraflow lanes are relieving some congestion- thank goodness. it is going to be a mess when everyone comes back but at least those who fled are
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    Rita's coming-my hospital won't close!!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    If you are talking about officials being nuts because they are trying to keep the coastal hospitals open- I agree. However, people are trying to leave. I'm not sure if you have round the clock...
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    Hello Friends

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Kag12450's topic in Texas Nursing

    here's the link to Kingwood College Nursing Program. http://wwwkc.nhmccd.edu/programs/nursing/nursing.htm I went back to college after I had been out of high school for 20+ yrs. I have been an LVN...
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    working as LPN very difficult for me

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to monaky's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have had some issues with turnovers at my hospital so our orientation time frame has been extended. I think they give you up to 6 mos! Find a place with a good preceptor program. Try and relax....
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :chuckle
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    Milk and Molasses Enema

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Patient Medications

    talk about "old school" THAT brings back memories for me! Triple H Enema: High Hot and
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    I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Difficult situation for sure. Sorry you are in pain. I have used the EAP thru my hospital and it helped tremendously. If it's available, please check into that avenue. My issues started 12 years...
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    Port-a-cath flush?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing

    found this on the web. We have a cheat sheet posted in our med room outlining our exact hospital policy. IV flushing protocols can differ based on physician preference. Typically, a PICC line,...
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    Today was my Pinning/Graduation!~!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats!!!!
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    LVN Pay in your Area???

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $18 per hour in Katy, Texas + $3/hr shift diff from 3p-7p. (I wk 7a-7p) I think the 7p-7a shift gets $4-5/hr shift diff. That's why I'm going back to
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    how to volunteer for the aftermath of Katrina

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to soflnurse's topic in General Nursing

    try:
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    O2 therapy - need Dr's order?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to moshimoshi's topic in General Nursing

    I would put 2 liters on him and promptly call the
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    Urgent: Houston Red Cross volunteers

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are in the Houston area and want to help, here is some information from the Houston Red Cross web page. http://www.houstonredcross.org/index.html Kris Urgent need for Licensed Health...
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    Urgent: Houston Red Cross volunteers

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you are in the Houston area and want to help, here is some information from the Houston Red Cross web page. http://www.houstonredcross.org/index.html Kris Urgent need for Licensed Health...
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    What do you think you're DOING???

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How does you med surg floor fuction? we daily fly by the seat of our pants What is the nurse patient ratio? not enough to too many What type of "typical" patients do you have? no such patient on M/S...
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    sooooo easy to WRITE that order, isn't it? Doing it is another
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    50 words are less- abbreviations are
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    12 hr shifts- a thing of the past?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to SeekUrBliss's topic in General Nursing

    Can't bite the hand that feeds me: 12 hr shifts make it possible for me to work full-time and go to school part-time. However, on the rare occasion that I do work 8 hrs, it's a piece of cake. At...
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    Medical Spanish

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    :flowersfo
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    Medical Spanish

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    I would be interested in Spanish Nursing. Did you order it online? I checked the site and didn't see the "secure lock" on the web page. I'm leary about giving out credit card info on the net....
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    Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Lap chole pt to be d/c but Hgb was 7.7. N.M. scan showed a huge hematoma. T&C for 2 U PRBC's. Back to OR STAT. TURP pt with CBI- many clots/irrigated. bloody f/c bag filling fast! IV leaking...
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    New Meaning for LPN and RN (not a debate)

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in LPN to RN

    I am an LVN (in school for RN) and I always tease my co-workers when they have to do something for me that's out of my scope of practice. I tell them I need a Real Nurse (RN) to do the
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    Bizarre, Odd or just plain Gross Patient Habits.

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01:
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    Futile Care Theory

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately I feel it is up to THE PATIENT to decide what course of action THEY CHOOSE to follow. If the patient is unable to speak for themselves, the situation needs to be explained throughly Even...