RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Can I wear scrub for an interview?

    RedhairedNurse replied to rabbitbowchou's topic in Texas Nursing

    Depends on what you're wearing the leather boots with, are you wearing them with slacks, a long skirt, a short skirt,

  2. As a new nurse...when do you start to feel competent?

    RedhairedNurse replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Around the year mark for me. But I still have questions every so often. You'll never stop

  3. Items You Carry Daily in the Hospital

    RedhairedNurse replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    I have a huge bag with many personal items such as chapstick, lotion, powder, snacks, gum, hard candy, make up, brush, etc.....however, I only carry in my pockets, alcohol swabs, pen, highlighter,...

  4. Wound vac question/vent

    RedhairedNurse replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

    There is a customer support number on the KCI website on the link I listed. Are you all using KCI. Maybe you can call them and ask them about this type of placement on top of sutures. Maybe the...

  5. Wound vac question/vent

    RedhairedNurse replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken wound vac classes to become more knowledgeable on the functions of how and why they're used. This situation, to me, sounds very odd. I work with a lot of wound vacs and have NeVer...

  6. A bit confused about Nursing School

    RedhairedNurse replied to JoshuaDallasGPArling's topic in Texas Nursing

    If I were you, I would not go the LVN route. I see so many LVNs (that have worked there for years) where I work that are trying to get their RNs. It's like going to school all over again. Science...

  7. Things I have learned in Nursing

    RedhairedNurse replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Things I have learned in nursing...... 1) Always trust your gut instinct. 2) CYA, always call the doctor with a change in pt condition, chart well. 3) Develop thick skin because you will need it. 4)...

  8. Hemovac Drain

    RedhairedNurse replied to Bec717's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may want to check your hospitals policy and procedure. I notify the physician if the output is above 100mL/hr after two hours post-op. Or depending on the situation, I may notify him

  9. Texas catheter help

    RedhairedNurse replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    No adhesive should be put on a member, that can impair skin integrity, the condom cath alone is enough to cause some skin issues, don't use adhesive!! I usually have no problem with condom caths...

  10. Medication

    RedhairedNurse replied to sinawahi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's our responsiblity as nurses to know about the med we are handing out. Likewise, I think the patient should know about every pill they put in their mouth. I find that so many patients don't...

  11. Nursing Students and Substance Abuse

    RedhairedNurse replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In the state of TX, the nursing student/graduate must petition the Board of Nursing if there are any arrests, you may only exclude misdemeanor Class C traffic violations. This process is called a...

  12. Please offer persepctive for new grad

    RedhairedNurse replied to Male RN BA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe it's not real obvious but we nurses do touch lives even if it's just passing a pill, the kindness and compassion we show make a huge difference. I was feeling the same as you recently. I...

  13. Career Change

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedRage00's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I'd go the ASN route and then bridge over to BSN later. The reason I'd choose this way is a community college is definitely much cheaper. Then you can also make sure you are happy...

  14. Oh, you rode your high horse to work today

    RedhairedNurse replied to fallrisk2008's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness, I totally agree with the OP and could have written this post word for word. Man, these day shift nurses are so d*** disrespectful. Last week, I worked my tail off all flippin night...

  15. Best Lotion for cracked hands?

    RedhairedNurse replied to austin9104's topic in General Nursing

    i like to use plain old cocoa butter in the tube. it works great and it's cheap. i apply a few times at work each night right after washing with soap/water, but i apply it to the top of my hands...

  16. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    RedhairedNurse replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, then you should not have too many pre-reqs to do. I had to start fresh with everything so it took me a little while. It can be good to work as a CNA like the above poster stated, but with...

  17. How do I research info about local hospitals?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Cherry2000's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.100tophospitals.com/winners/nationalwinners.aspx

  18. Alert but confused

    RedhairedNurse replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    I agreed with the OP until I looked it up in the dictionary. I tend to agree with the poster that suggest using the word awake instead of alert. Because alert does have the meaning of being able to...

  19. Alert but confused

    RedhairedNurse replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    alert |əˈlərt| adjective quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant : an alert police officer discovered a truck full of explosives | schools need to...

  20. Time for a Title Change

    RedhairedNurse replied to breastfeed's topic in General Nursing

    I believe Florence Nightingale was much more of a nurse than one that would be just "opening a window" And to be honest, I'm a little offended by such a comment. God rest her soul. I am a Registered...

  21. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    And one more thing--- I'm glad you actually posted this, because it will make me more aware of making my daughter aware of such an emergency, even in the car. I really never thought of it, she has...

  22. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you got the couple of responses that you did. It was a totally legit question in my opinion. People can just be kind of crappy to each other sometimes. Hope you're having Happy...

  23. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Oh now, be nice. There isn't anything wrong with teaching children about emergencies esp if they could happen in the car. I hope you people are joking with the OP. As someone once stated on this...

  24. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    RedhairedNurse replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever thought that some of these new grads just aren't good at job hunting and may not possess the qualities that are being sought? It's not just the economy. I'm seeing new people being...

  25. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    RedhairedNurse replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I still disagree. The OP won't have to worry about job hunting for a couple, three or four more years. I think she should devote all her time to school so she will be accepted on first...